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 …
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 …
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 …
Here’s a math lesson, craft and activity all rolled up in ONE! First, take a walk with your mentee and let them collect a handful of leaves. Then, talk about a math concept called SYMMETRY. A shape has symmetry when one half of it is the mirror image of the other half. Talk about the …
My first grader loves monkeys and playing games, so imagine his JOY when we stumbled on this online site that combines BOTH of these loves! The online game is called MONKEY GO HAPPY and it teaches children to use critical thinking skills to solve problems. In Monkey Go Happy it’s your job to cheer up …
My first grader loves monkeys and playing games, so imagine his JOY when we stumbled on this online site that combines BOTH of these loves! The online game is called MONKEY GO HAPPY and it teaches children to use critical thinking skills to solve problems. In Monkey Go Happy it’s your job to cheer up …
