Following your Mentee to Middle and High School
Middle School Shift Is your mentee entering their first year in Middle School this year? Last month, Seedling presented a special training just for you! If you were not able to make it, we have got you covered. The “Middle School Shift” training highlights school...
Major Differences Between Elementary & Middle School
Elementary School Students have one or two teachers that teach every subject. Students typically stay in one or two classrooms all day long. Students have recess. Students attend P.E. in the clothes they wear to school. Students have their own desk to keep their...
Memories of Middle School
From Sarah: “Wow, I was so nervous during my first few weeks at middle school. I got so lost on the first day and then I misread my schedule and went to the wrong class! But then I realized that there were a ton of other people just like me who were totally new to the...
What To Know When Transitioning To High School
Your mentee is starting high school, and so are you! To help with this transition and minimize frustration Seedling hosts a “Welcome to High School” training each Fall. In the meantime, here are some changes coming your mentee's way. In most high schools, Seedling...
Transitioning to Middle or High School Next Year?
Thinking about your mentee’s journey to their new school in the fall? Your 5th or 8th grade mentee might be too, as they will be entering middle school and high school in just a few short months. The idea might be both exciting and a little scary for each of you. Our...
Developmental Characteristics of Nineteen to Twenty-One Years Old (Young Adults)
Developmental Themes During this stage of life, young adults further develop their critical thinking skills, form relationships based on shared values and belief systems, modify their risk taking behaviors and make decisions based on future consequences. As mature...
Understanding Adolescent Development – Strategies for Mentors
Supporting and guiding a teen as they grow from childhood to adulthood is a complex task that requires patience, a healthy dose of humor, and lots of love. What was once thought to be caused by angst, rebelliousness, or sex driven hormones, we are now able to...
Developmental Characteristics of Eight to Ten Years Old (Grades 3-5)
A child’s development is an individual and continual process. The following page outlines typical developmental characteristics of this age group. Keep in mind that some of the youth in the program may be “behind” or “advanced” in any of these areas.General...
Developmental Characteristics of Five to Seven Years Old (Grades K-2)
A child’s development is an individual and continual process. The following page outlines typical developmental characteristics of this age group. Keep in mind that some of the youth in the program may be “behind” or “advanced” in any of these areas.General...
Tips For Transitioning
Give your mentee opportunities to express their feelings about the new school If your mentee isn’t bringing up the topic but you notice they are more distracted or stressed out than usual, initiate a conversation. Acknowledge the change that is coming and ask...