Here’s an easy activity that will help the child you mentor develop higher level thinking skills and could also give you a better understanding of your child’s life outside of school. Ask your child to think about the reasons why certain things happen the way they do, but the reasons should be believable…this is an […]
Understanding your child’s learning style will help you during your mentoring hour. Research has shown that the majority of kids fall into one of three groups 1. Auditory Learners- those who learn best through sound 2. Visual Learners- those who learn best through seeing 3. Kinesthetic Learners- those who learn best through doing Which group
After a long summer of waiting, many of you will be returning to continue your mentoring relationship with a very special child and many of you will be starting a new friendship! Anyway you look at it, this is exciting news! My goal is to pass on new ideas to you through this blog on
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It is time for KIDS HOPE USA to start training new Directors this summer, which means my blog will not see a lot of action from me. BUT, I would LOVE to hear from you mentors! Please share an idea that has worked for you as a mentor…..what activity, game, book did you use during
I just had to share this song with everyone….it is a great reminder that ONE person can make a BIG difference! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlmOzJ4rGck&feature=PlayList&p=C085B263FC9BCD51&index=0
Before long, summer will be here and it will be time to say goodbye to your mentee until next school year. For some children, summer can be a boring time. Help your child make it through the summer months by creating list of things they can do. Here are a few suggestions: 1. Plant something
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Here is a link to a great article I found about kids today. I think after reading this you may understand why your child sometimes struggles in school. I would love to hear your feedback after reading it! http://www.childrensministry.com/article.asp?ID=2116
