Over Christmas I found a fun new game that would be excellent for the mentoring hour! It’s called Jungle Speed and it’s similar to the game of “Spoons” if you are familiar with that one. Basically, you and your child are laying down cards from your deck one at a time. As soon as you […]
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Money
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.
Christmas Craft- Name Ornament
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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He/She Statements
Help your child to begin this year with the END of the year in mind with this simple activity. To explain this activity to your child think about some famous people and come up with one statement that describes that person. For example, when you think about President Lincoln you might say, “He was an
End of the Year Fun
As you wrap up your mentoring for this school year, here’s an idea that you can use and then send home with your child. Try making playdough with your child…you’ll have fun making it AND playing with it! There are MANY different recipes that you can try….edible and nonedible. You can find one that you
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Mother’s Day Gift Idea
I haven’t met a child who does not love to RECEIVE gifts, but it can take a little more work to convince a child that it is also fun to GIVE gifts! Help them practice this skill by making a gift with them for their mom this month. There are hundreds of ideas out there,
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Do your kids understand what they are reading?
Why do we read? We read for information and enjoyment, but this can’t happen if we don’t understand or comprehend what we are reading. Your students need to learn how to comprehend what they are reading and you can help them do this by asking questions BEFORE they read, AS they read and AFTER they
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WORD PLAY
Start this activity by listing 10-20 short words, such as “house”, “chair”, “shape”, etc.. Next, let your child choose one word and write in on a piece of paper or white board. Then, see if you can take away or change one letter and make a new word. Some examples… HOUSE- can become MOUSE or
How can I learn when my mouth hurts so bad?
I learned something about myself this week…..I can not function when I have a toothache! It turns out my little cavity was too close to a nerve and now I need a root canal. The good news is that my insurance will pay for it and my sweet dentist hooked me up with some prescription
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Character Building Books
Life skills and good character traits are important lessons to teach to the children we mentor. An easy and effective way to do this is by using the Berenstain Bear books. These books reinforce positive values in younger children ages 4-8. Topics include tolerance, responsibility, honesty, conservation, healthy habits and more. For a specific list
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