Eat jelly beans and learn about math at the same time with this fun activity! Graphing is a skill that all elementary students are expected to know, and this is a fun way to practice! Click on the following link to download a copy of this activity https://www.dropbox.com/s/32gyrfig5y5j828/jellybean%20graph.pdf
KIDS HOPE USA mentor, Jane and her mentee, Bobby were reading a simple book together. When Bobby realized he knew every word on the page, he whispered to Jane not to read and then finished reading the book on his own. Later, Bobby beamed when he told his mom, “I read a book!” This story was
I found this great book at Target and can’t wait to start using it with the child I mentor. It has a hard cover and enough pages to keep us busy throughout the school year. It will be a fun gift to give him at the end of the year. The pages are bright and colorful
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So if you have not heard, KIDS HOPE USA is the designated recipient of WJQ 99’s Spring Swim event, coming up March 23rd! For more details on this event, click here to be taken to their website. Start the spring off right with an ice cold dive into Lake Michigan (if you’re in the West
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Kristi, a KIDS HOPE USA mentor was working with her mentee, Drew using vocabulary words in sentences. The word, Kristi gave Drew was inspire. Kristi made the sentence, “Drew inspires me because she reads so well.” Kristi then told, Drew it was her turn to make a sentence. Drew came up with this sentence, “I am inspired by Mrs. Kristi
“I am inspired by Mrs. Kristi because she comes to visit me every week.” Read More »
Miss Jamie, a KIDS HOPE USA mentor recently began mentoring, Ella who has already missed 26 days of school. After only two mentoring sessions together, Ella said, “I missed a few days of school this week, but I’ll never miss our day together!” This story is from our friends at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist in Mineral
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I LOVE when I find a game that makes kids laugh out loud! YACKETY SMACK, a game by Thinkfun, is one of those games that helps with learning and is fun at the same time. Kids will love recording noises and playing this game as they improve their memory and visual discrimination skills! Click on the
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Miss Lydia has been meeting with Alaina for 3 years now. This week during their time together, Alaina said, “Miss Lydia, I wish that you were just a little bit younger.” “Why is that?” asked Miss Lydia. “Well, because sometimes when you get a little older, people die and I never want you to die”,
“I can promise that I’ll always be your friend” Read More »
As you mentor your child this week, think about spending time talking side by side about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read some of his speech together, click on the link below to watch him, and then ask your child about their dreams. As he/she shares, write down their thoughts. Encourage your child to start every sentence with “I have a dream
