Mentor Development
For July, the challenges will center around the theme of Independence. This week, listen to how you and your mentee talk about their choices and decisions. If your mentee has learned independence, they will be able to say things like:
“I did what was right even when it was hard to do”
“I was held accountable for my bad choices and paid for my mistakes”
“I worked to get what I wanted it, it wasn’t all handed to me”
“I have the skills to handle my problems head on”
If you’re helping your mentee to learn and practice independence, your words and responses will foster this growth, rather than undermine it. You will be able to say things like:
“If you really want to do _____, show me that you can do so responsibly.”
“I noticed you made a poor decision. This is the consequence of that decision.”
“If you really want ____, you can earn it by _____”
“What you did caused ______. You must now take responsibility for fixing it.”
From May through August you will be discussing Mental Health and Empathy in your coaching meetings. Be sure to check out the articles and videos here.
Activity Ideas
Make Your Own Bouquet at Allen Centennial Garden
Saturdays: August 3
9:00-11:00am
Price: $10 per bouquet
Drop-in at Allen Centennial Garden (620 Babcock Dr, Madison) to arrange a unique seasonal market bouquet as large as your grip with flowers from our garden! We will provide rubber bands to bundle the flowers or you can bring your own vase.
Friends of Sequoya Library Book Sale
Saturday, August 17 9:00am-4:00pm
This sale takes place at the Friends of Sequoya Bookshop, 6672 Odana Road . On the first Saturday of each month, Friends of Sequoya Book Sales take place at our shop located at 6672 Odana Road in Market Square (next to Play-it-Again Sports). Some months also have a “bonus” sale on third Saturdays!
Concerts at McKee
Monday, August 19 6:00-8:00pm
Attend a free outdoor concert at McKee Farms Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg. Youth Band starts at 6p and the headliner starts at 7p. There will also be food trucks.
Board Game Cafe at Lakeview Library
Mondays: August 19, September 16, October 21
6:00-8:00pm
Join friends and neighbors for a game night! Revisit old favorites or try something brand new from the library’s collection of board games and card games. Beverages and snacks will be provided. 2845 N Sherman Ave, Madison
Free Bird and Nature Adventure at Tenney Park
Saturdays: August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7
2:30-4:00pm
Nature-expert guided walks in Tenney Park along Lake Mendota and the Yahara River Parkway bike path through the Madison Isthmus are free, family-friendly and held the first Saturday of each month, from 2:30-4pm. The walk begins at the Tenney Beach parking lot, 1330 Sherman Avenue. No registration is required.
We love seeing photos of you and your mentee spending time together! Please share them with us via your coach or using the hashtag #intentionalmentoringmadison
Mentor Coaching Group Meeting Dates
We are switching to monthly one-on-one coaching meetings. Your coach will reach out to you to schedule your next meeting.
If you have a change in personal information (phone/address/email) please respond to this email or notify your mentor coach ASAP.
If you have questions or need help with a situation and can’t reach your coach, contact:
Katie Mae katiemae@intentionalmentoringmadison.org
Katie katie@intentionalmentoringmadison.org
Franny franny@intentionalmentoringmadison.org
All the best,
Intentional Mentoring