I'm only talking about the weather, as mentoring has not been the slightest bit foolish - at least not that I am aware of. March brought another chance for the Barstow Pillars matches (that is the word we use for mentors and mentees) to work together as a group. We asked for permission to use the school kitchen for a baking activity on a Monday afternoon. The school gave us the okay, and the kitchen staff were eager and welcoming in supporting this event.
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, a recipe for Irish Oatmeal cookies led everyone through the steps of measuring and mixing ingredients before baking the dough into some tasty and healthy treats. The experience was new to some of the kids, and the final result was rewarding. I think everyone took a large container of cookies home, and shared at least some of the cookies with their homeroom class the next day.
The impact of mentoring is mostly in the development of a warm, supportive, and encouraging relationship one-on-one with a student, but coming together offers a great social opportunity with different ages and good fun for all.
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