Beyond Games – How Games Strengthen Life Skills
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How to Engage Your Church in Ministry
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.
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Beyond Books & Games – How Simple Mentoring Activities Strengthen Valuable Life Skills
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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Mentor Perspectives: Beginning with Excitement (and Nerves)
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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Relationships as a Blessing
Written by Heather, a Kids Hope USA parent, Kids Hope USA former mentor and an elementary school counselor Several years ago, my church started sharing about Kids Hope USA – what it was and that we’d be going to serve in a local elementary school. I was intrigued, and during the summer before school started,
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Q&A With a Mentor: Deb
Read about what it’s like to become a Kids Hope USA mentor. Here, long-time mentor Deb shares her experience being part of the Kids Hope USA program at her church. What inspired you to become a mentor with Kids Hope USA? I am filled with gratitude and humility that as a child and young adult,
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Why Greeting Routines Help Kids
Written by: Karen Mulder, Wisdom of the Wounded Do you have any established routines with your KHUSA student? Many educators find that children respond well to a routine because research tells us that consistent, positive practices can reduce anxiety. When interacting with kids, I’ve found that they really enjoy knowing what to expect, especially if the routine is fun! Here is
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