One basic math skill that all children need to know is how to add two numbers together to make a total of 10. Try this game online to make learning this skill FUN. Your kids will be excited to practice their math facts as they shoot marbles at numbers. Truth is…I just spent about 10 minutes […]
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Mrs. Johnson and her first grade mentee, Anna were working in their “KIDS HOPE USA All About Me” books. While finishing the drawing of their family picture, Anna looked over at Mrs. Johnson’s family drawing and said, “Where’s me? I want to be in your picture.” Mrs. Johnson happily added Anna to her “family” picture. This
Parents may fear being consistently firm and setting limits because they are afraid they may start a battle or lose a battle, they may be tired, they may have tried to be firm and failed, their child’s behaviors may present some unique challenges, they may have had negative discipline modeled for them by their own
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10 Classroom Respect Boosters Posted on November 12, 2012 Simple, everyday interactions can increase the level of respect in the classroom. Mentors can encourage their mentees to help boost the level of respect in their classrooms. Students Say “thank you” when your teacher hands you papers. Compliment each others’ work. Hold doors for people. Help each
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Posted on October 9, 2012 Problem-solving enhances learning because learning is a cooperative process and student conflicts disrupt learning. Preventing conflict by brainstorming how to make decisions and cooperate in planning group projects ensures that students get the most out of the learning experience. Creative problem-solving is a skill necessary to success in school, college,
Many kids love to get crafty, but sadly there just doesn’t seem to be enough time in a school day to fit this in! Here is a picture of a super easy project that you can make with your child. All you will need is green, brown, yellow and red construction paper and a glue stick.
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Last year, KIDS HOPE USA mentor, Bonnie, began mentoring Kinley, a very needy second grade girl. Kinley had many discipline issues, including suspensions throughout the year. As Bonnie began mentoring Kinley this year it was evident Kinley’s home life was getting worse and foster care was being discussed. During a recent mentoring session, Kinley mentioned
Colton, a KIDS HOPE USA student recently shared this with his mentor, “In 1st grade you were okay. In 2nd grade you were kinda cool. Now, in 3rd grade you are SO COOL!” This story was submitted by our friends at Fort Worth Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth, TX.
Marti, a KIDS HOPE USA Mentor was talking to her mentee, Morgan while they were working on the “Book About Me” and the question was asked, “If you could be doing anything else right now, what would you do?” Marti teasingly said, “Oh, you better be careful how you answer this one.” Morgan responded, “I
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Troy, a KIDS HOPE USA Mentor recently received a commonly asked question from KHUSA students when he went to school for his mentoring hour. “Do you come to see anyone else at this school?” asked his mentee, Xavier. Troy replied, “No, I only come to see you.” Xavier declared, “You can come any day”. This
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