Help a child learn how to build words by playing WORD PIRATES together. It’s a fun game that is quick and simple to play! The best part…if you can build a word that has 4 letters or more you get to wear a pirate patch! That is pretty motivating when you are a young student! […]
What’s it like to live in an environment that is constantly moving and changing? For a child, this type of setting can make it hard to pay attention, which can interfere with the learning process. Help your child slow down the pace of life by connecting them with nature…go on a walk on the school
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Here’s a question for mentors….when was the last time you connected with your prayer partner? I hope you can say that you talk to them every week before or after you mentor your child, but since I am also a mentor I know that it is sometimes easy to forget to connect. This Christmas, give
Here’s a Christmas game to try that will help build vocabulary and critical thinking skills, all while having fun together! Here’s what you do… 1- Purchase 2 Santa Hats at your local dollar store so both you and your child can wear one. They will love being silly with you! 2- Next, write different words
Help your kids learn about money with this simple idea.Your child will enjoy sorting the different coins and then counting the money with your help.
Here’s a fun craft that you can make with your child this Christmas Season. Look for the letters in their name and hot glue it on to a wooden scrabble tray. Add a ribbon and you are done! This is an easy activity and is a great reminder that their name is special, just like
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It’s time to talk turkey! Turn this simple art project into a creative writing lesson by asking your child to imagine what a turkey might be saying or thinking. If you aren’t brave enough to paint with your child, simply trace their hand on a piece of brown construction paper. Google eyes make the project
Help your child learn to read by playing 4 in a Row Reading Game Simply click on the link for a printout of the game, bring a die in your mentoring bag and you are ready to play and learn with your child. As your child practices reading these basic words, they will soon be able
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Here’s a fun way to practice writing stories with your student. Click on the following link http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/comic-creator-30021.html and create a comic strip story together. Your story can be one panel to six panels long. Your child can choose characters, backgrounds and props for each panel. Then, they can fill in with captions and word bubbles
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