“After several years of being a part of Kids Hope USA and teaming up with Hope Church, Applewood [Elementary] (as well as Hope Church), have helped to change lives. The children love their mentors and it has been an extremely positive program for the students and the school.” – Mike Kis, Principal at Applewood Elementary, […]
A Principal’s Response Read More »
Dale, a Kids Hope USA mentor e-mailed his church director asking for a list of substitute mentors because he had a conflict with meeting his student, Asher for the following week. The director immediately e-mailed Dale the list of substitute mentors. The following day, Dale responded back with this e-mail, “I rescheduled my mentoring time for Tuesday instead
Scheduling Conflict Read More »
Many kids worry in this day and age, and many parents/mentors don’t understand. Here are some books that will help your child and YOU! For kids: What To Do When You Worry Too Much by Dawn Huebner. This book has great practical strategies for helping kids beat the worries. For adults/parents: Helping Your Anxious Child
Does your child worry? – book suggestions to help him/her overcome their fears Read More »
This story was submitted by our friends at Christian Assembly Church of Eagle Rock, CA.
“Once upon a time…” Read More »
As I observed my seven-year-old son during football practice last Saturday, I was especially intrigued by his coach. Often the coach encouraged each of the boys through “high 5s” and “attaboys.” Other times he pulled the team together to explain a play. He would demonstrate a technique and model how it worked during play. Still
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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
My Book About Me, by Dr. Seuss Read More »
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
WJQ 99 Spring Swim – sponsored organization is KIDS HOPE USA Read More »
