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Our AprilOur Aprilmentoring focus is...mentoring focus is...

Staying ConnectedStaying ConnectedVol. 2Vol. 2

Social distancing does not mean Social distancing does not mean emotionalemotional distancing. In distancing. In

these uncertain and scary times, your Buddy needs yourthese uncertain and scary times, your Buddy needs your

friendship and support more than ever. And you need theirsfriendship and support more than ever. And you need theirs

too!too!

Please make an effort to stay connected with your Buddy.Please make an effort to stay connected with your Buddy.

If it has been a while since you last reached out to yourIf it has been a while since you last reached out to your

Buddy, please give them a call today.Buddy, please give them a call today.

HOWHOW to stay connected? to stay connected?Now is the time to get Now is the time to get CREATIVECREATIVE with how you connect with your with how you connect with your

Buddy, in spite of the physical separation.Buddy, in spite of the physical separation.

Here are MORE activity ideas...Here are MORE activity ideas...

Buddy ProgramBuddy Programmaterials to request:materials to request:

1. Play BattleshipBattleship "together"over the phone or viaFaceTime. RSVP to request aBattleship game for you andone for your Buddy.

2. Help your Buddy GrowSunflower & Lavender Sunflower & Lavender ORTomato & BasilTomato & Basil plants.Check in with them duringthe process and chart theplants' growth together.

3. Learn "together" how toLearn "together" how tojugglejuggle. . We will send jugglingballs to both you and yourBuddy, just click hereclick here..

4. Become PEN PALSPEN PALS! Click thelink to receive a kit. Each BigBuddy and Little Buddy willreceive blank note cards,self-addressed stamped

Activities to do onActivities to do onyour own:your own:

1. Good News Story Sharing:Good News Story Sharing:Mentor and mentee eachfind a story or video--something positive, hopeful,or encouraging that isoccurring in the world andshare it with each other!

2. Virtual AlphabetVirtual AlphabetScavenger HuntScavenger Hunt:: Over thephone or via FaceTime, workcollaboratively or competeto find objects around thehouse that start with eachletter of the alphabet.

3. Choose a virtual field tripvirtual field trip toeach take and then discuss itafterwards!

4. Lemons into LemonadeLemons into LemonadeConversation PromptsConversation Prompts

5. Buddy Collage ProjectBuddy Collage Project ::

envelopes, and Little Buddieswill also get colored pencilsor markers to decorate thecard.

5. Create a mini book clubmini book clubbetween you and yourBuddy! Click the link torequest a book and we willsend one copy to you andone to your Little Buddy. Youcan read aloud to eachother by phone, or readindependently and discuss.

Please note: You may selectPlease note: You may selectup to up to 22 material requests per material requests perMindful Mentoring e-blast.Mindful Mentoring e-blast.

Check out the creativecollage project that one ofour Big Buddies initiated withher Little Buddy! Create yourhalf and then mail it to yourBuddy OR share your halveswith each other throughphotos.

Trying to nameTrying to namewhat you'rewhat you'refeeling?feeling?Check out this insightful article...Check out this insightful article...

ARTICLE: That Discomfort You'reFeeling Is Grief

A short video on how to manageA short video on how to managethe grief you're experiencingthe grief you're experiencing

In case you missed it in the last e-In case you missed it in the last e-blast, click the link belowblast, click the link belowfor tips on managing stress duringfor tips on managing stress duringthe COVID-19 crisis the COVID-19 crisis plusplusvaluable community resources tovaluable community resources tohelp you managehelp you manage.

Coping with Stress

Wondering what to Wondering what to saysayto your Buddy during thisto your Buddy during thischallenging time?challenging time?

Here is a helpful resourceHere is a helpful resource

Search Institute checklist fortalking with youth during

Covid-19

INSPIRATION...INSPIRATION...

Remember, your case manager isRemember, your case manager ishere for YOU. here for YOU. Please reach out if you need supportPlease reach out if you need supportor if you sense that your Buddy oror if you sense that your Buddy orhis/her family need support.his/her family need support.

(970) 927-1001(970) 927-1001