K–6Civic Lab
Peer Mentoring
Guide and support peers
Sylvia
AshBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Jorah · Salt Lake
- Materials needed
- The Mentor's Guide: Facilitating Effective Learning Relationships
- Guided Journal for Goal Setting and Reflection
- Active Listening and Communication Card Deck
Why this skill rocks
Help a friend learn something new today, and feel super proud when they succeed because of you!
2034Where this could take you
In 2034, you'll be a natural leader, maybe mentoring young Olympic hopefuls or guiding new volunteers with wisdom and kindness.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
The Mentor's Guide: Facilitating Effective Learning Relationships
RequiredA research-backed guide to mentoring that covers goal-setting, active listening, handling difficult conversations, and measuring progress — readable and practical for teen mentors.
Guided Journal for Goal Setting and Reflection
RequiredA structured journal with prompts for setting goals, tracking progress, and reflecting on experiences — useful for both mentors logging session notes and mentees tracking their growth.
Active Listening and Communication Card Deck
A deck of conversation-starter and active listening prompt cards that helps mentors practice open-ended questions and keeps sessions from going quiet or off-track.