Mentor Resources

Welcome to Each One Save One’s new Mentor Resource page.  Follow the links below to websites that will help you with a number of different topics.  To request a topic, suggest a link, or comment, please email info@eachonesaveone.org or call (504) 896-9979.

Mentor Packet on Google Docs

Helpful Links

Arts and crafts

Printable coloring book pages
Printable coloring book pages 2
How to decoupage
30 craft ideas using empty Altoid tins
How to make vintage flowers with a loom
A comprehensive list of craft ideas for all ages and occasions
How to… do pretty much everything!
Make holiday or other gifts with your mentee

Conflict Resolution

Steps in conflict resolution
Building blocks for conflict resolution with kids
Conflict resolution lesson plans
Talking about bullying

Current Events

Channel One News
Yahoo world factbook — for kids
CIA world factbook –  for young adults
The Breathing Earth

Diversity Awareness

Diversity activities for elementary school
Diversity activities for middle school
Diversity activities for high school

English Language

Prepare for LEAP
Elementary school grammar
Middle school grammar
High school grammar
Dictionary
Thesaurus
Wikipedia – an online open source encyclopedia.  Wikipedia can be edited by anyone online, but it’s a good place to start to find out basic information about something

Fun and Games on the Computer

Art safari
Virtual snowflake
Scribbler
Virtual kaleidoscope
Mystery games — for younger kids
Mystery games –  for older kids and young adults
BBC’s interactive murder mystery — for older kids and  young adults
Photo safari — takes a while to load but it’s very cute!
Trick questions and riddles
Virtual field trips
BBC Kids

Ice Breakers & Communication

Questions to start conversations

Inspirational

Starfish story
Mentors, share your stories by emailing info@eachonesaveone.org

Math

Learn about math — kids 12 and under (before pre-algebra)
Learn about math — kids 13 and above (pre-algebra and beyond)
Prepare for LEAP

Signs of Neglect and Abuse

From the U.S. Administration for Children and FamiliesIf you see signs of possible abuse or neglect with your mentee, please call Leslie Lange, the Program Coordinator, immediately at (504) 896-9979.

Role of the Mentor

Mentor’s role in the mentee’s life

Science

Yahoo kids’ science
Science project ideas
A YouTube channel with lots of cool science videos
Bill Nye the Science Guy – articles about old episodes, and recent video clips