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Teton Mentor Project is a vital program in our community that need not only to continue but to expand to high school aged students. To accomplish this, community support is necessary.

— Martha Doyle, Student Assistance Coordinator Jackson Hole High School

Resources for Mentors and Parents

Mentors read notes from their mentees at the January Mentor Appreciation event.

Mentors read notes from their mentees at the January Mentor Appreciation event.

Check out our Mentor Handbook

For Mentors

  • "How To" for goal setting
    Quick read on how to approach goal setting with kids
  • Book Adventure
    This site's book finder matches kids with reads they'll enjoy. (It's like match.com only with books!!) Acing book quizzes lets them win prizes!
  • Goal Ladder
    Printable goal ladder is a great tool for setting goals with your mentee
  • Goal Setting Cards
  • Guys Read
    This site was launched to connect boys of all ages with literature relevant to them. He urges guys to expand their definition of reading, pointing out that nonfiction, comics, and magazines count, too.
  • Movin' On Up
    This site has a page for kids on moving up to middle school, with questions posted from kids, advice from older youth, principals and mentors, and online activities.
  • Printable Games
  • Teen Reads
    This extensive site posts lists of upcoming books and interviews with popular writers like Anthony Horowitz and Judy Blume. It also gives tips on how to start a reading club.

For Parents

  • Making the Transition
    Help your child navigate these typical middle schoolHelp your child navigate these typical middle school challenges
  • Math Games to Play at Home
  • The National Middle School Association
    The only national education association dedicated exclusively to those in the middle level grades. This Web site has a wide variety of resources and links on topics ranging from middle school philosophy and structure to adolescent development and tips for parents.