12.22.24 Weekly Mentor Update
Mentor Development This will, most likely, be a busy week for both you and your mentee. This means you may not have the chance to spend time with them in person, but you can still spend time with them over the phone, via text or any other form of social media! This week’s challenge is […]
12.15.24 Weekly Mentor Update
Mentor Development For December, the challenges will center around the theme of Family. This week’s challenge is to talk with your mentee about traditions their family does during this time of year. What do they look forward to? Maybe help them brainstorm new traditions they could start this year. In December you will be discussing […]
12.08.24 Weekly Mentor Update
Mentor Development For December, the challenges will center around the theme of Family. This week’s challenge is for you to spend a little time with someone in your mentee’s family. This could look a lot of ways. Some options are: 1) Hang around for a few minutes and talk to mom/dad/guardian when you pick up […]
12.01.24 Weekly Mentor Update
Mentor Development For December, the challenges will center around the theme of Family. To start, talk to your mentee about the people in their family. Who do they live with? Is there any other family nearby that they spend time with or are close with? Do they have other family members who don’t live with them? […]
11.24.24 Weekly Mentor Update
Mentor Development For November, the challenges will center around the theme of Giving Thanks. So far in November you’ve been challenged to write notes of appreciation, say “thank you,” shout-out your gratitude and to let your mentee know you’re grateful for them. This week’s challenge is to work with your mentee to become the person […]
11.17.24 Weekly Mentor Update
Mentor Development For November, the challenges will center around the theme of Giving Thanks. This week’s challenge is to shout out your gratitude! One of the “loudest” ways your mentee can do this is through social media. If your mentee has an account, help them post, tweet or snap their gratitude to someone. Talk about who […]
11.10.24 Weekly Mentor Update
Mentor Development For November, the challenges will center around the theme of Giving Thanks. This week’s challenge is to practice saying “Thank You!” Here are a couple of different ways you could do this: 1) Take your mentee on an outing and plan to thank anyone who helps you in some way (serves you coffee or […]
11.03.24 Weekly Mentor Update
Mentor Development For November, the challenges will center around the theme of Giving Thanks. This week’s challenge is to talk to your mentee about who they’re thankful for and why. Share who you’re thankful for and why too. Then, write some appreciation notes (store bought or homemade) and slip them in the mail or deliver them […]
10.27.24 Weekly Mentor Update
Mentor Development For October, the challenges will center around the theme of Character Education. This week’s challenge is to teach your mentee about citizenship. Citizenship involves many aspects of how a person can act as a responsible member of society (conserving resources, following rules and laws, volunteering in your community and voting in local & national elections). […]
10.20.24 Weekly Mentor Update
Mentor Development For October, the challenges will center around the theme of Character Education. This week’s challenge is to teach your mentee about caring. Caring involves being compassionate, empathetic, and considerate of others without the expectation of receiving anything in return. You may have noticed that many students spend a lot of time in front of screens […]