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Spring has finally peaked it's head around the corner and may be here to stay. Spring means beautiful weather, time spent outside, and flowers. Celebrate the spring by creating flowers of your own! You can gift them to teachers for the end of the … Continue reading
In honor of Earth Day, which is coming up on Monday, April 22, we have some suggestions for activities that utilize recycled materials. Look forward to another post with more ideas! Newspaper Flowers (click for more) This is a great way to … Continue reading
It's hard to believe that March is over and tomorrow is the first of April, better known as April Fool's Day. If you are visiting you mentee on this … Continue reading
Last week, we posted tips on how to begin the closure process if you will be ending your match with your mentee at the end of this year. Preparing … Continue reading
Most of our chapters are getting some small glimpses of spring and many are celebrating spring break in the next few weeks. This is a busy time of … Continue reading
Match closure is often a subject we don't like to talk about. To some, it may represent the match failing or not completing your role as a mentor. … Continue reading
March is full of themed days that are perfect for planning a day of activities around. We already posted ideas about Read Across America Day and Pi … Continue reading
One of our most popular posts of last year was published around this time. It covered a variety of Pi Day Activities. Pi Day will be celebrated next … Continue reading
We would like to share with you an opportunity for mentors to help their mentees apply for an award - the Peace First Prize, which is the chance to … Continue reading
Tomorrow, Friday, March 1st, is Read Across America Day and a celebration of Dr. Seuss' Birthday. Here is a round-up of previous posts related to Dr. … Continue reading
