What does a session look like?
Kids Hope USA mentors spend one hour each week with a student referred by the teacher. Divided into six parts, the purpose of the session is to address the emotional, social, and academic needs of the student.
- PLANNING allows the student and mentor to review the material the teacher has provided for the session. This brief process reassures the mentor and invites the student to “own the lesson” for the day.
- “KNOW WHAT?” gives the student an opportunity to tell the mentor a few of the many things that have happened in his/her life since the last session.
- LEARN TOGETHER component is supported through educational experts and credentials to provide mentors guided expertise. A student with a mentor will learn to enjoy reading and other hands-on learning exercises in three levels, dictated by each student’s need.
- CREATIVE PLAY supplements the academic work through the use of learning games and other strategies that may be more accessible and engaging for the student. The mentors are trained to use creative play materials provided by the Kids Hope USA Director.
- GROW TOGETHER/PREPARE TOGETHER Grow Together allows a mentor and teacher to select from 24 character traits which best address and meet the character growth needs for each student. Prepare Together equips students to master key interpersonal skills that prepare them to excel at engaging with adults. These life skills will prepare and enable students to express positive thoughts in meaningful ways.
- PLAY ends the hour with a game, reading a favorite story, shooting baskets, or some other fun activity. This is a relaxing and enjoyable time of relationship building.
