SNOW much FUN with snowflakes!
Click on the worksheet images below to download these fun snowflake worksheets for you and your mentee to work on during your time together:
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Prayer- An Integral Component
During their very first hour together, KHUSA mentor, Daryl and his young, mentee, Caleb were filling out a ‘My New Friend’ sheet to get better acquainted. When Daryl came to the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Caleb responded, “A Pirate!” Daryl smiled and said, “Is this because it was
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A Principal’s Response
“After several years of being a part of Kids Hope USA and teaming up with Hope Church, Applewood [Elementary] (as well as Hope Church), have helped to change lives. The children love their mentors and it has been an extremely positive program for the students and the school.” – Mike Kis, Principal at Applewood Elementary,
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Reasons to Go South in the Winter
The first time I travelled to Knoxville, TN it was to meet with a possible first Kids Hope USA church in Knoxville. It was 2005 and at that point, there wasn’t a single Kids Hope USA program in the state. We were just hoping for one church that would step forward. And we found one! An
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What Churches Should Learn from Schools
Plenty of valuable lessons exist by paying attention to trends taking place in the public school system. Regardless of a person’s attitude/beliefs toward schools, the public education system plays a major role in the lives of children and families. For that reason, it’s worthwhile to learn what you can—start by reading the Christianity Today/Building
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Drawing a Favorite Thing About School
After Nayla’s second time meeting with her KHUSA mentor, Julie she was asked to draw her favorite thing about school in the Book About Me, she drew a picture of Julie.
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School VS Home: Who’s Responsible?
For the online version of these tips, go to: http://www.coolkidschannel.com/e-tips/school_vs_home Parents and schools have the same goal: to help children grow, mature, and become citizens who contribute positively to our society. Each group expects much of the other. Parents expect schools to protect their children and teach them effectively. Schools expect parents to prepare their
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Too Busy
I believe I missed blogging last week as I was way too busy! Good stuff though. Last week we began taping the new mentor training video for KHUSA Mentors. It’s going to be more interactive than the current training model. I can’t wait to see how excited new mentors will be. Last week also had