Mentor Development
For March, the challenges will center around the theme of Literacy. This week’s challenge is to try your hand at storytelling. One way you could do this is by writing a story with your mentee. Or, you could tell a story together. You say a random sentence to start it off and then have your mentee add on. Take turns adding sentences until your story is complete! Another option is for you to tell your mentee a story. Do you have a personal story that relates to something your mentee is going through? Do you know a folktale or short story that you could share? Maybe you have a leprechaun story! Have fun with this!
Activity Ideas
There are lots of indoor and outdoor activities to do around Madison during the colder months.
Museums are a great way to spend time together – check out all the different free museums around town!
11 Warm Things to Do in Madison in the Winter
A study by Polish researchers suggests that walking through a snowy landscape leads to a greater sense of self-esteem. Lucky us.
While it’s different for everybody, it takes an average of 2,000 steps to walk a mile. Here are some brief walking routes for you to get your steps in no matter the weather.
Bear Mound Park loop | 1 mile | ~2,000 steps
This loop starts and ends at the easternmost end of Vilas Avenue, wrapping around Bear Mound Park.
Cherokee Marsh Bluebird loop | .5 miles | ~1,000 steps
Note that there are no dogs allowed at this conservation park.
Guided Arboretum hikes | 2-3 miles | ~4,000-6,000 steps
Guided hikes are offered every weekend, making for great multi-generational outings.
Tenney Park Breakwater | .25 miles | ~500 steps
This brisk stroll allows for an unobstructed view of Mendota’s shoreline.
Friends of Sequoya Library Book Sale
Saturdays: March 15, April 5, May 3, 17, June 7, July 5, August 2
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).
Bird and Nature Adventures
Saturday March 22; 10:00am-11:30am
First Birds of Spring ~ Join Naturalist Paul Noeldner for a free guided fun and educational family friendly walk to look for birds that are starting to return to Wisconsin from down south as days get longer and warmer. We will look, listen and learn about Robins, Bluebirds, Turkey Vultures, and other harbingers of Spring. What is your favorite Spring Bird? There may be hot chocolate and a campfire with smores after the walk. Join a naturalist for an easy family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way. Walk will begin at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center, 330 Femrite Drive. Meet outside at the Children’s Shack.
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
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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