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During a typical elementary school day, kids learn new spelling words or practice math equations. There’s time for fun during recess outside and for letting creativity soar through art and writing. And, a school day also provides a perfect opportunity for effective, meaningful mentoring. School-based mentoring programs, such as Kids Hope USA, are structured to …
Conversation is a common activity during a Kids Hope USA mentoring hour. These conversations provide a opportunity for you and your student to catch up on the week. And your student can share what they’re looking forward to in the coming week. Sometimes conversations between a mentor and student are easy-flowing, balanced, and engaging. Other …
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From crayons and markers to paints and glue, arts & crafts are a fun way to creatively engage with kids. And that’s especially true during the one hour spent between a Kids Hope USA mentor and their student. Maybe your student jumps at the opportunity to color and engage in creative crafts to take home, …
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Check out our Spring 2023 Presidential Update! Included in the Update is a letter from our President, Dr. Karen Pearson, an invitation to engage and learn more about the exciting things happening at Kids Hope USA, and an invitation to express generosity in supporting the work of Kids Hope USA programs.
Do you have favorite games you enjoy playing with your child, grandchild, nephew, niece, or Kids Hope USA student? From never-ending Uno rounds to competitive Candy Land turns to extensive Dominoes strategies, games of all kinds are often a favorite activity for kids. And that’s especially true during the one hour spent between a Kids …
Imagine about halfway through your Kids Hope USA mentoring hour, your student heads over to the library shelves. She pulls out a few, looks at the covers, considers reading them, and shoves them back. She finds another shelf and pulls out a couple of books that you have read together too many times to count. …
Teaming up with your local elementary school can be an easy and effective connection to make in supporting your community’s kids. With programs like a sack supper program or a proven and effective Kids Hope USA mentoring program, your church can have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students where you live, work and worship.
For many Kids Hope USA one-on-one relationships, students and mentors spend time in mentoring activities such as games and reading. They play games like Uno or Connect 4. Take turns reading a page in a silly voice. Color in pictures while talking about how the week is going. That hour fills up quickly with activities, …
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Written by a Kids Hope USA mentor beginning her first year of mentoring Mentoring Day 1 It was a Wednesday. The first day that I’d meet my Kids Hope USA student. I’d been waiting for this day for a while. As someone who loves to learn and know details ahead of time, I learned …
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