BBBS Final April Newsletter

[Edition 1, Volume 2 1

Mentoring Tip of

the month

On March 19th you should

have received an email from

Big Brothers Big Sisters with

the subject line, “Big Brothers

Big Sisters of Utah- Electronic

Media Policy Update for

Volunteer Bigs”. If you have

not already, please review this

email about important social

media policies. If you did not

receive this email, or if you

have any questions or

concerns, please contact your

Match Support Specialist.

April Events Pg. 1-6

Recurring Events Pg. 7-9

Big Brothers Big Sisters News Pg. 10

Creative Crafts Pg. 11-12

Food For Thought Pg. 13-16

Art and its Various Expressions (Art Exhibit): Art show

gallery of Syracuse Arts Academy Jr High Students.

Date: Through April 1-May 11, 2014

Time: All Day

Location: Main City Library, Canteena Level 2

210 East 400 South

Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Cost: FREE

Contact Info: 801-943-4636

http://www.slcpl.lib.ut.us/events/view/2720

Twitter Poems: Start getting excited about poetry! This

month SLC area teens are encouraged to write a short poem

on Twitter for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card! All of

this to celebrate National Poetry Month! You’re only limited

by your imagination. Well, that and the 140-character limit

dictated by Twitter. Poems will be judged by librarians, and

must include a hashtag#slclpoem

Date: April 1-30, 2014 (Every Tuesday in April)

Time: All Day

Location: ONLINE on www.twitter.com

Cost: FREE


http://www.twitter.com/


Utah Rocks & Minerals (Art Exhibit): Collecting Utah Rocks

and Minerals from the collection of Bruce P. Thorne.

Date: April 1-30, 2014

Time: All Day

Location: Main City Library, Special Collections / Children’s

Department.

210 East 400 South


Cost: FREE



CUAC Art Workshop: Your Natural Body and Its Daily Life:

CUAC, a non-profit contemporary art organization

operating in downtown SLC, combines forces with The City

Library to offer unique, free art workshops for preschoolers

(ages3-5) and elementary school students (ages 5+). Each

week will present a new experience and new information,

and participants are encouraged to attend as many or as few

sessions as their schedule allows. No registration necessary.

In April, the workshops will focus on the theme of Your

Natural Body and Its Daily Life. In order for young artists to

develop their work, they must conduct research, not only

about their surroundings and technique, but also learning

about themselves and the human body. This month, kids

will explore anatomy, nutrition, and the human mind; all in

order to give the artist a better relationship with an

understanding of their own complex body.

Date: Tues., April 1, 2014 (Every Tuesday then on)

Time: 4 PM (ages 6+)

Location: Main City Library Craft Room

210 East 400 South


Cost: FREE


http://slcpl.org/events/view/2914

Drum Bus: Drum roll please, for this rowdy and rhythmic

party on wheels! Registration required.

Date: Wed., April 2, 2014

Time: 10:30-11:00 AM

Location: Taylorsville Library Meeting Room

4870 South 2700 West

Taylorsville, UT 842129

Cost: FREE


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“Post-it Note” Art Show Kickoff Party: Stop by the Day-

Riverside teen area and take a moment to produce a doodle,

a drawing, or a mini Picasso! Add your “Post-it Note”

masterpiece to the wall to be displayed together with others’

creations through the month of April!

Date: April 2-30, 2014

Time: 4:30-5:30 PM

Location: Day Riverside Branch

1575 West 1000 North


Cost: FREE


http://slcpl.org/events/view/2932 Comic Book Movie Panel/Batman/Mask of the Phantasm: A

panel of comic book experts will discuss comics, focusing

specifically on Batman, before showing the cult classic 1993

movie Batman: Mask of the Phantasm which is based on the

animated television series.

Date: Thur., April 3, 2014

Time: 6:30-9:00 PM

Location: Main City Library

210 East 400 South


Cost: FREE





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Teen Poetry Extravaganza: The Poetry Extravaganza will

feature a workshop run by Nathan Cummings. As an

outstanding high school poet whose work exhibited

exceptional creativity and dedication to craft, Nathan was

selected in 2013 to serve as national poetry ambassador for

the Western Region, one of five U.S. regions defined as part

of the National Student Poets Program. Nathan will present

readings of some of his work, and local poets Willy Palomo

and Sara Cove will also present readings.

Date: Sat., April 5, 2014

Time: 2-4 PM

Location: Main City Library, Level 4 Conference Room

210 East 400 South


Cost: FREE



The Amazing Adam: Fun music, audience participation

and a mix of illusions, juggling, clowning, and

ventriloquism are all part of this high energy engaging

educational show.


Time: 11 AM

Location: Calvin S. Smith Library

810 East 3300 South

Salt Lake, UT 841106

Cost: FREE


Family Origami Night: Join us for some fun origami

projects!

Date: Mon., April 7, 2014

Time: 7-8 PM

Location: Bingham Creek Library

4834 West 9000 South

West Jordan, UT 84081

Cost: FREE


Spellbound (Great Science Film Discussions): Join us for a

free movie screening followed by lively discussion with an

expert in the field. This event is presented by the Natural

History Museum of Utah in partnership with the Utah Film

Center, and The City Library.

Date: Tues., April 8, 2014

Time: 7 PM

Location: Main City Library, Children’s Gallery Dept.

210 East 400 South


Cost: FREE


Superhero Talisman: Salt Lake Comic Con FanX is coming,

April 17-19! Make a Superhero Talisman, Amulet, or

Pendant to sport for all to see during the convention! Using

upcycled old comic-book pages incorporate imagery of

some of your favorite superheroes into a trendy decoupage

necklace.


Time: 3:30-5:00 PM

Location: Chapman Branch

577 South 900 West




LEAP into Science-Make a Splash: Water is all around us.

It’s in our showers and baths, in our drinking glasses, in the

clouds, and in oceans and lakes. Have you ever wondered

about why water forms droplets when it rains. Or why it

clings in your windows after a storm? In this workshop,

children will have fun exploring and testing the unique

properties of water.


Time: 4 PM


577 South 900 West


Cost: FREE



Thor 2: The Dark Word (Movie Night): Teens! Join us for

our monthly teen movie night. It’s FREE! Bring a blanket or

curl up on one of our huge beanbags.


Time: 6:00-8:15 PM

Location: Bingham Creek Library Meeting Room



Cost: FREE






Frozen Party: Kids! Join us for fun games, crafts, and

activities based on the movie Frozen.

Date: Fri., April 11, 2014

Time: 3:00-6:00 PM

Location: Sandy Library

10100 South Petunia Way

Sandy, UT 84092

Cost: FREE


Crafts of the World: Kids! Join us and learn about Ireland

while making crafts.


Time: 2:00-3:00 PM

Location: Sandy Library Small Meeting Room

10100 South Petunia Way

Sandy, UT 84092

Cost: FREE


The Ugly Duckling: a Puppet Show: The Puppet Players

present Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved tale of a misfit

and clumsy duckling who just can’t seem to do anything

right. All the barnyard animals give him advice, mostly bad.

Finally he meets a beautiful swan who gives him the best

advice of all: “Just be yourself”, and then wait for wonderful

things to happen.


Time: 2 PM

Location: Sweet Branch

455 F Street (9th Avenue)


Cost: FREE


Dewey Crafts Program: How Do I explain the World around

Me: Science, Space, and Magnets. Crafts: play foam and

space sun catchers. Also, come enjoy a rocket frozen treat!


Time: 11 AM


577 South 900 West


Cost: FREE



Parade of Raptors: Three different raptors on parade give

children and families a chance to see them up close and

learn about them from a Hawkwatch International expert.


Time: 7:00-8:00 PM




Cost: FREE


Straight to the Point (Art Exhibit): Perspective and Design

Exhibition. Excelsior Academy Jr. High


Time: All Day


210 East 400 South


Cost: FREE


Wasatch Camera Club (Art Exhibit): Language of Light.

Date: Through April 14, 2014

Time: All Day


210 East 400 South

Salt Lake City, UT 84111; and all Branches

Cost: FREE



LEGO’s Road Racing: Come to the library for a fun LEGO

Party! Kids build, race, and crash with imagination,

creativity, and lots of fun! Ready Race brings the racetrack,

building mats, and Legos including steering wheels, mini

figures, helmets, wheels, flags, and other cool pieces.


Time: 11:00-12:00 PM

Location: Riverton Library Meeting Room


Riverton, UT 84065

Cost: FREE






Learn to Code: Come learn basic coding skills.

Kid’s ages 11-17.


Time: 3:15-4:15 PM

Location: Draper Library Meeting Room

1136 East Pioneer Rd

Draper, UT 84020

Cost: FREE


International Baccalaureate (Art Exhibit): Art show

presented by West High School.


Time: All Day

Location: Main City Library, Lower Urban Room

210 East 400 South


Cost: FREE



Birdwatching Scavenger Hunt: Come celebrate John

Audubon’s birthday at the library. Complete our scavenger

hunt and earn a prize! No registration required.

Date: April 21-26, 2014

Time: All Day




Cost: FREE


Pinterest Party (Upcycled Eggs): Interested in using

Pinterest? Wondering what to do with all those leftover

plastic eggs? Come to this party to find ideas from the social

media site. Pinterest, to reuse plastic eggs in fun and

creative ways! The library will provide eggs and supplies to

make your egg-tastic creations. Ages 12 +


Time: 7:00-8:30PM

Location: South Jordan Library Meeting Room

10673 South Redwood Road

South Jordan, UT 84095

Cost: FREE


Poetry Slam: Join us as we celebrate Poetry Month! Teens

ages 11-18, are invited to join us and present a favorite poem

or original piece.


Time: 6:00-8:00PM




Cost: FREE


12 Min Max: 12 Minutes Max is a monthly showcase of

short new works and works-in-progress by local artists in

many disciplines. One Sunday a month, come see new

pieces in music, dance, writing, film, theater, performance

art and the like, each 12 minutes or less. After each month's

performances, coffee and cookies will be available. This time

is designated as a conversation starter—it's designed to

foster discussion and it's your chance to give feedback to

your peers.


Time: 2 PM


210 East 400 South

Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

Cost: FREE


http://www.slcpl.lib.ut.us/events

Book Bingo: Come and play bingo. All ages welcomed.

Bingo winners get a book as a prize!


Time: 4:00-5:00PM




Cost: FREE

You Funny Bunny!


http://www.slcpl.lib.ut.us/events


Seeing Through Water (Art Exhibit): The art work of Allyn

S. Hart


Time: All Day

Location: Main City Library, Library Square Gallery

210 East 400 South


Cost: FREE



Nihon Matsuri: Nihon Matsuri gives a chance for people to

learn more about traditional and contemporary Japanese

culture. There will be live performances of martial artists,

tea ceremonies, and taiko drummers as well as cosplay

contests and anime showings. There are always a variety of

booths to explore such as Japanese cuisine, face painting,

and personal stories.


Time: 10 AM-5PM

Location: 100 South 200 West


Cost: FREE

Contact Info: http://www.nihonmatsuri.com

Utah’s Animals at UNMU: Utah’s Animals at the Natural

History Museum of Utah on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR BBBS MATCH EVENTS! o Utah State University Extension Office Cooking Lessons: Come and learn about nutrition and making something good to

eat. These lessons will be held twice based on age.

Date: Mon., April 7 (ages 8-12), Thur., April 24 (ages 13-16)

Time: 5:30-7:00 PM

Location: Salt Lake County Government south building

2001 South State Street, Room S-1010

Salt Lake City, UT

Cost: Free

Contact: Wendi Whittaker / RSVP to [email protected]

o BBBS Magic at the U: Students for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah is proud to present our very own live magician! We

will be meeting at the U of U Union Theatre for popcorn, candy, and drinks to watch a live magician find your card, make

you laugh and even float a table! After the show join us for a magic move to end a fantastic event!


Time: 7:00 PM

Location: University of Utah Union Building, Theatre

200 Central Campus Drive


Cost: FREE

Contact: Brian Zenger / RSVP to [email protected]

Bon Appetite!


http://www.nihonmatsuri.com/

mailto:[email protected]



Utah’s Animals at UNMU: Join us for live animal

observations! Get up close and personal with the Great

Basin gopher snake, North American bullfrog, Great Basin

Spadefoot (toads), Utah salamanders and learn more about

the ecosystems of Utah. An introduction to our animals is

also a perfect introduction to the biological and ecological

concepts they represent

Date: First and Third Saturdays through May 17, 2014

Time: 2-3 PM

Location: Natural History Museum of Utah

301 Wakara Way


Cost: Adults $11, kids ages 6-12 $8, youth ages 13-24 $9

Contact: www.nhmu.utah.edu/utahs-animals

Dewey Crafts: Explore the Dewey Decimal System this year

by making super cool crafts and enjoying treats based on

Dewey subjects.

Date: Second Saturday of each month.

Location: Chapman Branch Library

577 South 900 West


Cost: FREE

Contact: 801-594-8623

www.slcpl.lib.ut.us/events/view/2509/

LEGO at the Library: LEGO® sets can be a valuable

teaching tool, allowing children to learn how to follow the

sometimes complex steps required to assemble kits. But

LEGO® bricks can also unleash a child's raw creativity,

outside the confines of a set of instructions! LEGO® bricks

will be provided for kids to dream up imaginative creations

based around a new theme each month. At the end of the

hour, creations will be displayed and the children invited to

explain their projects. This event is geared toward kids ages 6-

12, but all ages are welcome to participate. Family participation is

encouraged!

Date: Fourth Saturday of each month.

Time: 3:30-5 PM

Location: Anderson-Foothill Branch Library

1135 South 2100 East


Cost: FREE

Contact: 801-594-8611

http://www.slcpl.org/events/view/2705

LEGO Store Free Mini Build: Learn how to build a cool mini

model, and take it home – for free!

Quantities are limited and offer is good while supplies last

only. A new model will be available every month and will

be especially themed to that month.

Date: First Tuesday of each month.

Time: 5 PM

Location: LEGO STORE @ Fashion Place Mall

6191 S. State Street

Murray, UT 84107

Cost: FREE

Contact:

http://stores.lego.com/en-us/stores/us/fasion-place

Chess at Main: Chess, the "game of kings," has been played

for thousands of years. Isn't it time you learned how to play!

All skill levels welcome. Whether you're interested in

learning some basic moves or honing your advanced

strategies, come on out and make some new friends,

experience some friendly competition, and hopefully

vanquish some worthy opponents!

Date: Third Tuesday of each month.

Time: 3-5 PM

Location: Main City Library Canteena, Level 2

200 East 400 South

Salt Lake, UT 84111

Cost: FREE

Contact: 801-524-8200

http://www.slcpl.lib.ut.us/events/view/2684/

Family Yoga: Exercising as a family is a great way to bond,

so bring the whole bunch to the Sweet Branch on the 4th

Monday of the month for Family Yoga. This class, presented

by Paul Overall from Avenues Yoga, is a great chance for

parents and kids (ages 3 and up) to move, stretch, and

breathe together.

Date: Forth Monday of each month.

Time: 7-8 PM

Location: Corinne and Jack Sweet Branch Library

455 F Street (9th Ave)


Cost: FREE

Contact: 801-594-8651


http://www.nhmu.utah.edu/utahs-animals


http://www.slcpl.org/events/view/2705

http://stores.lego.com/en-us/stores/us/fasion-place




Teen Gaming: Get your game on after school while playing

Xbox and Wii on big flat screen TVs! Games will be

provided. Show up anytime during the hour for some fun.

Date: Wednesdays

Time: 2-3 PM

Location: Murray City Library

166 East 5300 South

Murray, UT 84107

Cost: FREE

Contact:

http://www.murraylibrary.org/portfolio/teen-video-games/

Teen Gaming Night in Magna: Come to the library and play

video games! We will be playing the Nintendo Wii & board

games. Treats provided. Ages 11-18

Date: Third Tuesday of each month

Time: 6-7 PM

Location: Magna City Library


Magna, UT 84044

Cost: FREE

Contact:

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Teen Crafting: Grab your friends and create some cool stuff

with our craft supplies. Take home whatever you make!

Date: Thursdays

Time: 3-4 PM

Location: Murray City Library

166 East 5300 South

Murray, UT 84107

Cost: FREE

Contact:

http://www.murraylibrary.org/porfolio/teen-crafts/

Free Yoga Classes for BBBSU Matches: Matches with Littles

ages 10 & up (parents of matches too) are invited to attend

yoga classes. Most classes are donation based & taught by

Santosh Maknikar. Let Santosh know you are with BBBSU-

he has offered free classes for BBBSU participants.

Date: Mon., Wed., Thur., Fri.

Time: 6 PM

Location: Krishna Yoga Center

3300 South 900 East


Cost: FREE

Contact:


Cavanaugh’s Chocolate Factory: Come and visit our factory

by taking a 45 min tour.

Date: Monday-Friday

Time: 10 AM-3 PM

Location: 835 Northpointe Drive

North Salt Lake City, UT 84054

Cost: $1/person

Contact: 801-677-8888

http://www.mrscavanaughs.com/factorytours.html

2nd Saturday Crafts: Come and get crafty! All families

welcomed.

Date: Second Saturday of each month.

Time: 2-3 PM

Location: Main City Library, Craft Room

200 East 400South


Cost: FREE

Contact: 801-524-8200


Lakeshore Craft Session: Picture frames, magnets, and more.

The Lakeshore store in Murray offers free crafts for kids on

Saturday afternoons. Ages 3+

Date: Saturdays

Time: 11 AM-3 PM

Location: Lakeshore Learning

5480 South 900 East

Murray, UT 84107

Cost: FREE

Contact: 801-524-8200

http://www.lakeshorelearning.com

http://www.murraylibrary.org/portfolio/teen-video-games/

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http://www.mrscavanaughs.com/factorytours.html


http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/


NEED MORE IDEAS? For Other Film Screenings throughout the valley:

Check out http://www.utahfilmcenter.org/ for a list of free movie

screenings. The Utah Film Center has a list of free screenings of movies

around the valley which changes every month. Movies from “Fantastic

Mr. Fox” to movies with a social justice slant like “Nothing Like

Chocolate”.

Looking to volunteer with your Little?

United Way has a produced a list of needs and opportunities you

might be interested in checking out. On the organization's homepage,

you can also find for ongoing opportunities where you can search for

opportunities based on specific criteria, such as the age of the

participant.

http://www.uw.org/211/

Family Art Saturday: Family Art Saturday invites children

of all ages and their adult companions to explore UMOCA

exhibitions and participate together in collaborative hands-

on art making activities led by a trained educator. Projects

are suitable for a wide variety of ages and abilities.

Date: Second Saturday of each month

Time: 2-4 PM

Location: Utah Museum of Contemporary Art

20 South West Temple


Cost: FREE

Contact:

http://www.utahmoca.org/art-saturdays/

UMFA Saturday Art: Family art making activities on a first

come, first serve basis.

Date: Third Saturday of each month

Time: 1-4 PM

Location: Utah Museum of Fine Art

410 Campus Center Drive


Cost: FREE

Contact: 801-581-7332

http://www.umfa.utah.edu/thirdsaturdays

Magna Chess Club: Join us for our Chess club! All ages and

abilities welcome.

Date: Wednesdays

Time: 4:30-8:30 PM

Location: Magna City Library


Magna, UT 84044

Cost: FREE

Contact: 801-943-4636

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Dog Day Afternoons: The City Library and R.E.A.D.

(Reading Education Assistance Dogs) offer children the

opportunity to practice reading with a fuzzy friend in a

positive, non-threatening environment.

Date: First Saturday of every month.

Time: 1-2:30 PM


200 East 400 South


Cost: FREE

Contact: 801-524-8200

Cozy Cat Afternoons: The City Library offers children the

opportunity to practice reading with a fuzzy friend in a

positive, non-threatening environment.

Date: Third Saturday of every month.

Time: 1-3 PM

Location: Chapman Library Branch

577 South 900 West


Cost: FREE

Contact: 801-594-8623


Science Movie Night: Move screenings where experts in the

field will be on hand at each screening to lend their insight

to scientific aspects of the film.

Date: Second Tuesday of every month.

Time: 7-9 PM

Location: Main City Library, Auditorium

200 East 400 South


Cost: FREE

Contact: 801-524-8200


Friday Movie Matinee: Join us for a free movie. Bring

pillows and get comfortable.

Date: First Friday of every month.

Time: 3:30-5 PM

Location: Taylorsville City Library



Cost: FREE

Contact: 801-524-8200

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http://www.utahfilmcenter.org/

http://www.uw.org/211/

http://www.utahmoca.org/art-saturdays/

http://www.umfa.utah.edu/thirdsaturdays

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THE

BBBS NEWS

ALL ABOUT BBBS IN THE COMMUNITY EXCLUSIVE NEWS

TODAY

SPOT LIGHT

Annie and her Little Sister came

out in a BIG way to support this

year’s Bowl for Kids’ Sake. They

worked to raise over $500 in

support of the agency’s mission

to match kids in 1:1

relationships with caring adults

from our community. Thank-

you!! They can put fundraising

on their list of “firsts” of which

they’ve done together as match

over the past almost 2.5 years

along with a reading challenge,

baking, Lagoon, painting, the

zoo, service projects, and all of

their other adventures. Big Sister Annie

We want to give a BIG thank you to all of the other matches who participated in Bowel for Kids’ Sake.

Whether you started a team, donated or volunteered at the bowling parties. We can’t do any of this

without our fabulous Bigs.

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Here are some

fun crafts to do

with your Little!

April Fool’s Day Worms

These worms are

slimy, squiggly,

slippery,

and…edible?

That’s Right!

These jello

“worms” are the

perfect way to celebrate April Fool’s day. For

more information and instructions

visit….http://www.instructables.com/id/Bowl-of-

Worms-Anyone/

Bunny Treat Cups

These cute cups are easy

to make. You and your

Little could fill them

with popcorn and watch

a fun movie. For more

information visit….

http://www.shakentogetherlife.come/2013/03/eas

y-bunny-treat-cups.html .

Easter Basket

Help your Little create their own Easter basket.

These can also be turned into great house

decorations. Step by step picture instructions are

found at………

http://www.livinglocurto.com/2012/03/diy-

easter-centerpiece-craft/#sthash.2nVvKYtt.dpbs.

Easter Bunny Bread

Create your own Easter Bunny Bread. This recipe

uses premade roll dough so it is relatively easy to

assemble. You can find instructions

at….http://www.twigglemagazine.com/April-

activities/easter-bunny-bread.html.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Bowl-of-Worms-Anyone/

http://www.instructables.com/id/Bowl-of-Worms-Anyone/

http://www.shakentogetherlife.come/2013/03/easy-bunny-treat-cups.html

http://www.shakentogetherlife.come/2013/03/easy-bunny-treat-cups.html

http://www.livinglocurto.com/2012/03/diy-easter-centerpiece-craft/#sthash.2nVvKYtt.dpbs

http://www.livinglocurto.com/2012/03/diy-easter-centerpiece-craft/#sthash.2nVvKYtt.dpbs

http://www.twigglemagazine.com/April-activities/easter-bunny-bread.html

http://www.twigglemagazine.com/April-activities/easter-bunny-bread.html


Literary Clock

This craft is a little more laborious and time

intensive, but would be great for any bookworms

out there! Clock kits can be found at Walmart or

most craft stores for about $5-$10. Step by step

instructions can be found at …….

http://www.instructables.com/id/Literary-Clock

*This craft could be modified by using a paper

plate for the face of the clock instead of a book.

As seen at …….

http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2011/09/pap

er-plate-clock-in-5-minutes.html.

Color Changing Carnations

Celebrate spring with this educational and fun

science experiment. This is a great opportunity to

teach your Little about how water is absorbed

through plants and travels through all the parts

of the flower. Instructions for the experiment can

be found at …… http://paintcutpaste.com/color-

changing-carnations

Recycled Bottle Vase

You and your Little could make a

cheap and easy vase of a 2-liter

soda bottle. This is a perfect way to

bring up the importance of

recycling. Remember, Earth Day is

on April 22! Instructions can be

found at……

http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2011/08/make-a-

bean-and-recycled-bottle-vase

http://www.instructables.com/id/Literary-Clock

http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2011/09/paper-plate-clock-in-5-minutes.html

http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2011/09/paper-plate-clock-in-5-minutes.html

http://paintcutpaste.com/color-changing-carnations

http://paintcutpaste.com/color-changing-carnations

http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2011/08/make-a-bean-and-recycled-bottle-vase

http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2011/08/make-a-bean-and-recycled-bottle-vase


FUN QUESTIONS:

Socrates one of the greatest philosophers of all time, taught his

students by asking questions instead of him just lecturing them. In

doing this, he allowed the student to discover and understand their

own belief of the topic at hand. From him we learn that all thinking

comes from asking questions and that asking one question should

lead to asking more questions.

You can go to any planet in the solar system, which would you go to?

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Why?

If you were stuck on an island and could only have three things, what would they be? You

can have one other person with you, who would it be?

What would you do with a million dollars?

Anything you touch can turn into anything you want. What would you touch and what

would you turn that thing you touched into?

*Your Little not responding to any of these questions? Try giving them a choice between one or the

other.


CHOOSE

YOUR

POISON: -Would you rather have the ability to time travel

or teleportation?

-You figure out you can secretly read people’s

minds. No one knows yet, would you tell

anyone?

-Would you rather live in a world where huge,

friendly gummy bears walk around, or live in a

world where hover boards exist?

-Would you rather live on 1,000 year life or live

ten 100 year lives?

NOT A SIMPLE

QUESTION: 1) If we learn from our mistakes, why are

we always so afraid to make a mistake?

A: In general, most people feel that making a

mistake is a bad thing, like it’s a failure, when

in actuality it can help you improve and make

you better.

2) In the haste of our daily lives, what are we

not seeing?

A: Most of us are so busy in our lives from

day to day looking towards the future, that we

forget we live in the moment and take in the

surrounds. Take two minutes with your Little

outside to just sit there and take everything

in.

QUOTES TO

THINK ABOUT: “An eye for an eye only makes the

world bling.” -Mahatma Gandhi

-We can’t fight hate with hate. It can only

lead to more problems. We should always find

an alternative in responding to being wronged

by someone. We should now allow ourselves

to see in the blindness our own aggression.

Love or kindness might be this outlet we need.

“When I went to school, they asked

me what I wanted to be when I

grew up. I wrote down “Happy.”

They told me I didn’t understand

the assignment and I told them

they didn’t understand life.”

- John Lennon

-In life we get so caught up in what everyone

expects us to want, when all we really want is

to be “happy” as the famous John Lennon

simply states.


Mentoring Tip

SOMETHING TO

THINK ABOUT:

Inner Beauty……

What is true beauty? Is it simply something

based upon a person’s outside appearance?

Ellen Degeneres once said, “True beauty is not

related to what color your hair is or what color

your eyes are. True beauty is about who you are

as a human being, your principles, and your

moral compass.”

The media has influenced our culture’s ideals of

beauty, and most of the time these ideals are

almost physically impossible to achieve,

especially due to the increasingly popular use of

Photoshop when editing photos. This video,

found at

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRlpIkH3b5I

, takes four regular women and gives them the

opportunity to become professionally made-up,

photographed, and Photoshopped. The women

then describe their thoughts and reactions after

viewing themselves in that manner. One woman

said, “This is how I always wanted to see

myself, but now that I see it, I’m questioning

why I ever wanted to look like that.”

Think about how we view a work of art, a

landscape in nature or the sunset. These things

are appreciated, enjoyed and simply taken in. No

superficial judgments cloud their true beauty.

Try looking at yourself and others in the same

way. True beauty includes letting go of

detrimental stereotypes and embracing yourself

and others just the way they are.




Mentoring Tip

Everything you do counts……

Everything you do has an impact on someone,

even if it doesn't feel like it makes much of a

difference. If you can help a whole (group of

people) try just starting with one person because

it will mean a lot to that one person. A great

example is found in The Starfish Story. (There are

many versions of the story, so feel free to change

it how you will) The story goes something like

this…

As the old man walked the beach at dawn,

he noticed a boy running back and forth from the

beach to the edge of the water. As the man got

closer, he noticed he was picking up starfish that

had washed up on the beach and was throwing

them back in the ocean. When he finally reached

the boy, the man asked the boy what he was

doing.

The boy replied “The starfish will die if I

don't get them back into the ocean before the sun

comes out.” The man responded, “But the beach

goes on for miles, and there are millions of

starfish on the beach.” How can your effort

possibly make a difference?”

The boy looked at the starfish that he had

barely picked up and then threw it gently in the

waves. “It made a difference to that one” He said

running to the next one.

Ask your little what this means to them. This boy

even against the odds of millions of starfish

knowing he can’t save them all, still does all that

he can because he knows it makes a difference to

the ones he does come into contact with.

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