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עמותת אור לחינוך מפעילה תכנית חונכות בין תלמידי תיכון לתלמידי כיתות ו' בפריפריה החברתית Be Meaningful Feel You Belong The transition from sixth grade to middle school is a major event in the lives of many children and teens. While it can be a time filled with fun, excitement and new experiences, for many children and their parents it can also present challenges and concerns. In our unique mentoring program, high school students mentor sixth graders to prepare them for middle school and adult life. Our mentoring program helps participants, mentors and sixth graders alike, enhance self-esteem, improve their sense of abilities, and develop a sense of belonging to their families, schools, and communities. All of our activities take place in our branches, which are located in high schools and managed by university students. Want to keep up to date with our activities? Sign up for our monthly newsletter Our vision A diverse and valuable Israeli society that offers every citizen equal opportunities for self-fulfillment. It is our belief that children and youth who feel included and meaningful will contribute to social change and increase the resilience of the Israeli society. החזון שלנו "Or Lachinooch" is a community based on the belief in the power of education and mentoring. Beyond providing knowledge and broadening horizons, it also shapes young children's personality, establish self-confidence and instill in them the courage to dream. " Ruby Rivlin, President of Israel, May 2020 Who is the program for? University Students We seek outstanding university students with exceptional leadership and educational abilities to join the Ore team. They are provided with the opportunity to gain real managerial experience at Ore’s branches and receive a dedicated scholarship for their studies. More info Mentors Teenagers in 9th-12th grade volunteer as mentors in Ore. Each mentor takes on the responsibility to accompany one of more mentees throughout the year while also serving as educational leaders in their school and community. More info Mentees Sixth-grade students (ages 11-12) who are motivated and eager to take part in a significant year of activities ahead of the important transition to middle school. More info Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied למי התוכנית מיועדת Participants Share Programs such as this foster a sense of civic responsibility among students in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades and directly impact 6th grade children through its mentoring activities. As part of the program, participants are exposed to group activities, peak events, and individual interactions between mentors and mentees. Iris, ORT School Social Coordinator , Arad I learned a lot from my mentee. I learned that in a few sessions you can feel a sense of kinship, be a significant figure in someone's life. Whenever Shilat and I meet, we keep a jar in which we jot down our dreams for the future and also the lessons and experiences we have learned. It is truly amazing! Tair, mentor at the Ramot branch I feel like I'm really going through a journey. Each of us goes through similar experiences... Throughout this journey, I keep discovering a lot about myself, such as how attentive I can be to others and how I can be more open. I am aware that I have the power to make others happy, a power that I wish to use throughout my life. R onel, a mentee at the Arad branch משתתפים מספרים FOOTER

What we do and where? Our activities are conducted in Or Lachinooch branches, which are located in high schools in Be'er Sheva, Ashdod and Arad. We chose the high school as our location to provide an opportunity for the mentee to become familiar with the high school (which typically includes the middle school as well) and its upper year students. We have weekly activities in which the mentees and mentors meet at our branch for a variety of activities that include: "mentoring" activities tailored to the interests of the participants, group activities that are values-based, as well as trips and volunteer days in the school and local community. It is important to note that during our activities, we do not focus on academics, tests, or homework, but rather on what interests the participants and what they enjoy doing! Participants in our unique mentoring programs develop self-confidence, a sense of competence[LBN1] , and social connections, as well as volunteer work in the community and social projects that strengthen their sense of belonging and connection to their community and Israeli society as a whole. [LBN1] I love this for מסוגלות !! In another page I wrote capability instead of ability and it should be competence! 14 Years Of Activity 2000+ Graduates 320 Participants per year 7 Branches מה עושים בפעילות? Who are the participants in the program? Who are the participants in the program? Mentees Students in the sixth grade (ages 11-12) who are motivated to take part in significant activities in anticipation of a move to middle school and their adult lives. Why sixth graders? The transition to middle school is one we all remember – on the one hand excited anticipation, while on the other quite a bit of worry and anxiety: what will happen? How will I adjust to the new environment? Who will be my friends? How will I succeed? It’s well known that healthy social relationships in elementary school and proper preparation for the transition to middle school can affect middle and high school experiences, and even adult ones. Therefore, we work to develop the abilities and skills of our mentees and prepare them for the challenges of this crucial transition. חניכים חונכים Mentors Students currently enrolled in grades 9 through 12 (ages 14 to 18), who volunteer at Ore Lachinooch as part of their school's social activities. After a comprehensive and professional screening process and training, mentors accompany the mentees throughout the year. At the same time, they serve as a leadership team in their respective schools and communities. Through their growing relationships with the mentors, who go to the highschool they will transition to, the mentees are able to develop social connections, self-confidence, and a sense of belonging even before the transition begins. סטודנטים Students Students from local universities volunteer to manage Ore Lachinooch branch activities, as branch managers and training coordinators. Our students typically live in the periphery of the country close to the branches) and seek opportunities for professional development, community participation, and significant scholarships. Our belief is that the interaction between mentees, mentors, and university students provides and strengthens a sense of competence among all participants. It also promotes personal and social growth. The students of Ore Lachinooch are offered mentoring and professional guidance by the organization's Board of Directors members. Assessment and Evaluation After a year of activity - the school counselors and teachers stated that: 73% of the mentees are more prepared for the transition to middle school. 90% of mentees have significantly improved their relationship with their teacher. 100% would recommend sending sixth graders to Ore Lachinooch activities prior to the transition to seventh grade. The mentees' parents stated that: 90% of parents report that their children gained valuable social and personal skills during the activity year. 100% of parents would recommend sending their children to Or Lachinooch mentoring program. The mentees stated that: 77% of respondents indicated they were well prepared for the transition to middle school. 78% of respondents indicated they are participating in more social activities at school than in the past. The mentors noted that: 86% report a greater sense of empathy towards others after one year of participation. 91% are more committed to volunteering in their community and city מדיד והערכה

מלגת אור לחינוך היא התנדבות עם עשייה וניסיון מקצועי Scholarships Follow us on Instagram #wix @wix Load More עמותת אור לחינוך מחוללת שינוי בחברה הישראלית על ידי יצירת תחושת משמעות, שייכות וערך עצמי בקרב ילדים ובני נוער מהפריפריה החברתית של מדינת ישראל. איך? אנו עושים זאת באמצעות תוכנית חונכות ייחודית, המשלבת חונכות אישית וקבוצתית , בה תלמידי ותלמידות תיכון חונכים.ות תלמידי כיתות ו' במטרה לחזק את תחושת המשמעות, השייכות והביטחון העצמי שלהם.ן. הפעילות מתקיימת בסניפים ובמוקדי הפעילות שלנו, הנמצאים בבתי הספר המקיפים, ומנוהלים על ידי סטודנטים וסטודנטיות במלגה. We invite you to apply for our unique scholarship program, which is based on three key components: 1. Personal development Managerial and educational experience Led by (in pairs) an Or branch for education during which you will recruit, train and accompany the participants in significant educational activities. 2. Mentoring Personal professional guidance From a senior manager in the business or public world - a personal and professional leap tailored to your measurements. And And 3. Scholarship From 8,000 to 11,000 NIS Directly to the bank account at the end of each semester. The scope of the scholarship is about six hours per week during the school year (September to June): - Three hours of activity at the branch - Three hours of preparatory work from home And Ready for a challenge? The main points of the position in our scholarship: - Weekly management of a branch that is completely yours! Recruitment of trainees (elementary students) and mentors (high school students) and their training - Managing relationships with schools and parents Responsibility for content and management of an educational program Important Information! Before applying, make sure you meet the following criteria: Bachelor's degree student at an institution of higher education - Lives or studies in the area of our branches (Ashdod, BS, Arad) - Owner of training, management and leadership skills - and motivation for it! Availability for scholarships between the beginning of September and the beginning of June Availability for a job entry workshop (two days) during August - Available for 3 regular hours in the afternoon throughout the year We work with students for many years, know how to adjust the scholarship to the exam period and want you to succeed. The selection process includes submitting an application form on the website, a short telephone interview, a screening day and a personal interview. The screening process began in May, and final answers will be provided by the end of mid-August (and even before). We return an answer to every candidate who has applied for our scholarship. We return an answer to every candidate who has applied for our scholarship. Registration will open in May 2021 We return an answer to every candidate who has applied for our scholarship.

Music Who am I Prepare stickers when writing on each of them things related to music (musical instruments, celebrities, singers, etc.) and each time pull out a sticker and put on the other's forehead and should identify by questions of yes / no what is written. Alternatively instead of stickers, make small notes when each time a pair takes each one a note and what comes out in the note is the character / tool of the other and so on. A puzzle in songs Preparation in advance - print a familiar song and cut each line separately. The goal - to be able to compose as many songs as possible in the order of the lyrics. If I had a band An activity in which we daydream and imagine the band or orchestra of our dreams - in terms of technical data - what was it called? Where will she appear? Who will play it? What will be special about her? You can draw the clothes and choose the music with which they will perform. Create a song Writing melody and lyrics to the song. This is the song Play the beginning of a song and need to be identified. Emotions in sounds Listening to a piece of music and saying how it makes us feel. Why do different sounds cause us different emotions? How can this be used to adapt the piece of music to the right situation? (E.g. in movies or songs). You can play the song "Nothing Sad" by Eviatar Banai which is with very sad lyrics but with a happy melody, and talk about this contrast. Song of a letter / word Say a letter from A to B, and you need to find as many songs as possible that start with this letter / word. Creating a musical instrument Creation with recycled materials Musical instruments (requires advance preparation of collection of recycled materials, for example - bottle, cans) + Mayumana / Te Re Ram band - what is special about them, you can also use the things around us to create music. Attention and tools One of them closes his eyes and the other moves away from him in the space where they are. Then, the second one makes sounds through phone links. The first one will have to guess the type of instrument from which the sound came out. quiz Quiz on composers and poets

"Light for Education is a community based on the belief in the power of education and initiation... To shape personality, establish self-confidence and instill in young children the courage to dream." Robbie Rivlin, President Be meaningful and feel a sense of belonging In our unique program, high school students mentor sixth-graders, in preparation for the transition to middle school. We place emphasis on strengthening the self-image, sense of security, belonging and ability of the trainees and mentors as part of individual and group activities. Our various branches are led by scholarship students in the positions of branch heads and training coordinators. Play Video Who is the program for? Students Who study and / or live in the periphery. We locate the individuals of virtue with exceptional leadership and educational abilities and enable them to gain real managerial experience (by managing the regional branches) as well as awarding them a significant scholarship. Mentors Ninth-12th grade students (ages 14-18), volunteer at the association as mentors. After extensive and professional training, the mentors take responsibility and accompany a trainee throughout the year of activity along with being an educational leadership team in schools and the local community. Campers Sixth grade students (ages 11-12) with high motivation and desire to participate in a significant year of activity. 12 Years Of Activity 2000+ Graduates 230 Participants per year 5 Branches The program works to develop and promote 10th, 11th and 12th grade students as mentors through pre-training and mentoring. On the other hand, it works to promote and strengthen the sense of belonging of sixth-graders by creating a meaningful social framework. Students are exposed to lectures, peak events, intensive activities and individual activities between mentor and trainee. And Iris, ORT School Social Coordinator , Arad And I learn a lot from my apprenticeship. You learn that in a few sessions you can feel real closeness. Learning to be a significant figure for others. After each of our encounters me and Shilat have a jar in which we write our dreams for years to come and also the experiences and lessons we learned from the encounter. It's really amazing! And Tair, mentor And I feel like I'm really going through a journey in the light of education. That we all go through a journey .. In this journey I discover a lot about myself - that I can be attentive to others, that I am able to be more open. I understand that I have the ability to make others happy and I want to use it all my life. And Ronel And And 77% of sixth graders feel more confident in themselves and their abilities The counselors and educators testified that 80% of the trainees are more ready to move on to middle school 84% of the mentors testified that the activity strengthened their empathy for the other 100% of the trainees' parents indicated that they would recommend other parents to send their children to light activities for education

art origami See examples in the following videos: flower , another flower , swan, frog and butterfly. Mood drawing Everyone should draw a picture that illustrates the feelings they went through today (joy / sadness / excitement, etc.). After they have finished painting, each one tells the other how he went through the day and what the painting means. (Suitable for first activities). Dream Catcher See link . The game of paintings (Activity for several pairs) Divide the board into several participants, each participant gets a part of the board and on it everyone has the same drawing of a shape, number or letter. Participants should turn the shape or number into as beautiful and interesting a painting as they can without erasing the initial shape. Whoever has his painting chosen by the others as beautiful, funny or most surprising wins. Painting a person Search for a famous internet one from the field of art, read about it, understand who he was and what works he had. Then try to draw together the famous or one of his works / another option: to draw each other or the head of the branch and the training coordinator. The perfect picture Try to create the perfect image. Go out into the yard, pick a specific area, arrange it, check the desired angle, relate to the light, and take the best picture. It can also be in the form of a competition between groups, or in a way that you decide in advance what to take (the most beautiful landscape picture, a close-up picture - for example, taking a close-up of a plant or flower, etc.). Periods in art Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, modern art, etc. - you can bring his print to paintings from different periods and try to identify or even make a memory game. Drawing objects Lay some objects in a certain shape and try to draw them. You can decide to paint as accurately and close to reality as possible, or to paint their general atmosphere, or to paint in a certain style (say in the style of Van Gogh's dots). Emotions in paintings Look at paintings and say what emotions they evoke? why? What did the painter try to convey? How can emotion be conveyed through painting or sculpture or any art?

Who are the participants in the program? Campers Sixth-grade students (ages 11-12) are highly motivated and willing to take part in significant activities leading up to the transition to middle school and their adult lives. And Why sixth graders? We all remember the transition to middle school - on the one hand excitement and anticipation but on the other hand quite a few worries and worries: what will happen? How will I manage in the new structure? Who will be my friends? Will I succeed? Today we know that good and healthy social relationships in elementary school and proper preparation for middle school can affect the experience in middle school, high school and even in adult life. Therefore, we strive and work to develop the skills and abilities of our trainees and help them face the many challenges, personal and social, towards the transition to the division. חניכים חונכים Mentors Pupils and students in grades 9-12 (ages 14-18), who volunteer at the association as part of social involvement in schools. And After comprehensive and professional screening and training, the mentors accompany a trainee throughout the year of activity alongside being an educational leadership team in schools and the local community. The trainees' familiarity with the tutors who study comprehensively allows them to build strong social connections, develop self-confidence, a sense of belonging and ability. סטודנטים Students Every year we select male and female students to manage the Or branches for education in the positions of head of branch and head of training. And Our students live in the periphery and are looking for an opportunity for professional development, community contribution and a significant scholarship. We believe that the meeting between the trainees, tutors and students creates an opportunity to strengthen the sense of competence and personal and social development. In addition, the students of Or for Education receive a networking program and professional guidance from members of the association's board of directors. Where do our activities take place and what do we do about them? Our activity takes place in the light branches of education located in the surrounding schools in the city. Why? Because this is the opportunity for the trainees to get to know the new structure and the students of the division and the high school who study in it. In our weekly activities, the trainees, mentors and leaders of the branch (our students) meet at the branch for a variety of activities that include: "mentor-trainee" time according to the participants' interests, group activities, experiential and values, tours and volunteer days for the school and community. It is important to note that in our activities we do not focus on studies, tests and homework - but on what interests our participants and what they like to do! Our unique mentoring program enables participants to strengthen their self-confidence, sense of competence and social connections, alongside volunteering in the community and social projects that strengthen the sense of belonging and connection to the school, community, city and Israeli society. And After a year of activity - the counselors stated that: 73% of the trainees are largely and very much ready for the transition to middle school. 90% of the trainees have improved the relationship with the teacher to a great and very great extent. 100% of them recommend sending sixth graders to light education activities prior to the transition to seventh grade. The campers' parents stated that: 90% feel that their children have received personal and social tools during our year of activity. 100% would recommend other parents to send their children to our activity. The trainees stated that: 77% indicated that they feel largely and very much prepared for the transition to middle school. 78% indicated that they are much more involved in social activities at school than they have been in the past. The tutors noted that: 86% want to continue educating a sixth-grade student as part of a light education activity next year as well 91% feel more committed to volunteering in the community and city Sixth graders feel more confident in themselves and their abilities 77% The trainees are more prepared to move on to middle school in the opinion of the school counselors 80% Mentors testified that the activity strengthened their empathy for the other 84% The campers' parents indicated that they would recommend other parents to send their children to activities 100%

תכנית החונכות של אור לחינוך היא תכנית מאושרת על ידי משרד החינוך social involvement personal development Or for Education works in collaboration with high schools and elementary schools. To this end, the association has the approval of the Ministry of Education (No. 2857) for an external educational program and approval of the series procedure from the director of society and youth of the Ministry of Education that allows high school students to volunteer in the association as part of social involvement. Record Plan 2857 Objectives of the program A. Strengthening the self-confidence, sense of ability and belonging of sixth graders towards the transition to middle school. And B. Strengthening the value of long-term volunteering, contribution to the community, responsibility, professionalism and empathy after among the mentors and building a layer of leading and socially involved youth in the school and community. Explanation of the activity Our mentoring program takes place once a week, throughout the year of activity, at a branch located in the high school. In the weekly activity we hold: A. Mentor staff meetings. B. Mentor-Apprentice Time c. Group activities. In addition, tours, workshops and peak activities take place throughout the year. Participating activities: Mentors, high school students, volunteers in social engagement. The tutors undergo in-depth training and guidance throughout the year of activity. Apprentices, sixth graders, who attend the elementary schools that feed the high school. The trainees are selected in collaboration with primary school counselors. Scholarship students who run the branches as branch heads and training coordinators. Students undergo a process of screening, training and mentoring throughout the year. Details of volunteer hours 9th-12th grades About 10 hours About 35 hours About 35 hours Description Theoretical training (mentor training) Personal experience hours (as a mentor as part of mentor-mentor time) Group trial hours (group activity) Key topics in training students to experiment Forming the team, knowing the values of Or for Education, knowing the trainee profile of Or for Education, training tools and building activities, standing in front of an audience, dealing with dilemmas and challenges. And The target population for which the program is intended The trainees : Sixth graders attending the elementary schools that feed the high school. We locate the trainees in collaboration with school counselors. Mentors : Responsible high school students, with the motivation to lead and be a significant adult figure, show a willingness to commit to a year of activity, experience in coaching. And Ways of feedback, reflection and evaluation of student achievement During the year, we conduct surveys, interviews and conversations with the participants as part of the measurement and evaluation system. Also, at the weekly staff meeting the tutors have space for discussion, deliberations, dilemmas and professional questions in working with the trainee. And Outline activity at Corona emergency The association has a training system called "I am significant" that has been adapted for online activities. We conduct the individual and group activities on the Zoom platform under the management of the students, accompanied by the association's headquarters. We also act in accordance with the guidelines and directives of the Ministry of Education and local authorities in conducting activities in open areas on school grounds. And And For more details you can send an email to info@ore.ngo And The program page on the Ministry of Education website List of other approved institutions

Cooking If I had a restaurant An activity in which we will daydream and imagine our dream restaurant: In terms of food - what dishes will be served in it? Menu construction. In terms of technical data - what was it called? Where will she be? What will you look like? What will be special about her? Where am I inside the restaurant - what will be my role in it? You can use Bristols and draw its symbol, write the menu and even make an advertisement. Requires advance preparation World food You should choose flagship dishes from different cuisines in the world or food of testimony and pre-print photos and stories on each dish. For example - Persian rice - why is it called that? How is it prepared? What is special about it and different from regular rice? Need to coordinate with the head of the branch A surprise dish Buying groceries, hiding them around the room - the trainee collects them all and has to make a dish out of his imagination. Need to coordinate with the head of the branch Dessert for the whole group Chocolate balls + chef's hat: Prepare a chef's hat for everyone with the help of paper, scissors, glue, a plastic bag, a matchmaker and paints. See an example in this video . And Requires advance preparation "Notes" Prepare stickers when writing on each of them things related to cooking (foods, names of cooking programs, celebrities, etc.) and each time take out a sticker and put on the other's forehead and should identify by questions of yes / no what is written. Alternatively instead of stickers, make small notes when each time a pair takes each one a note and what comes out in the note is the character / tool of the other and so on. Wholehearted food Looking together on the Internet for inspiring organizations regarding food distribution - for example: give. Or any food organization that operates in the field of corporate responsibility (contribution to society / environment). For example - did you know that Ben & Jerry's buys all the brownies of their ice cream brownies from a factory that employs released prisoners and drug addicts after rehab? Favorite culinary field Desserts, entrees, special salads? What do I know about this field? You can invent a food area that has everything I like to eat + special sandwiches - further to learning about the nutrients, make a table of healthy sandwiches that we would like to eat at school in the morning. You can share the table with the whole branch. the food pyramid Fats, proteins and carbohydrates. We study the ancestors of our food together - we draw a food pyramid and the whole group can share it. Requires advance preparation what is missing? Preparation in advance - everyone publishes basic recipes for all kinds of dishes from the Internet. The goal - every time you hide one ingredient that is most essential for preparation and without it it will not be possible to prepare the recipe - the other must guess what the ingredient is. quiz A little different country land game - City land games but instead of the usual categories you put other categories on the page such as: food, restaurant name, famous (chef for example), cooking utensils, type of food (Indian, Italian, etc.) and more.

Want to be part of our impact? All of our activities are based on the efforts of volunteers, collaborations, and donations from foundations and businesses. Want to volunteer? We’d love to have you! Please fill out the form: sending Thanks! התנדבות Would you like to donate and enable more children and teens benefit from Ore's mentorship program? Pick your preffered way: Bank transfer Account: Bank Leumi (10), number 40774720, branch 932 Please indicate the name of the donor in the transfer and email us at info@ore.ngo so we can issue you a receipt Through Paybox / Bit app Transfer to 052-8967748 Please indicate the name of the donor in the transfer and email us at info@ore.ngo so we can issue you a receipt Using a credit card through Jgive For Or Lachinuch Jgive page press here An invoice for tax purposes according to section 46 of the income tax will be issued for each donation. תרומה

מלגת אור לחינוך היא התנדבות עם עשייה וניסיון מקצועי Scholarships The Circles Program is an individual-group-scientific mentoring program in which high school students mentor sixth- through eighth-graders. The focus and circles of the program are led by scholarship students with educational-instructional experience, scientific background and motivation to contribute to the community and society.

"Light for Education is a community based on the belief in the power of education and initiation... To shape personality, establish self-confidence and instill in young children the courage to dream." Robbie Rivlin, President About our vision Our vision for a diverse and valued Israeli society, in which everyone has an equal opportunity for self-fulfillment, begins with the people. In the light of education, we focus on the individual and work to strengthen the sense of belonging and meaning of children and youth while striving to strengthen their self-confidence, belief in their abilities, skills and involvement in society and the community. We believe that children and youth who feel belonging and meaningful will be the ones who will lead to social change and contribute to the strengthening of the local community and the resilience of Israeli society. Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied what are we doing Orr's mentoring program for education is a unique program in which high schoolers mentor sixth graders, in preparation for the transition to middle school. We place emphasis on strengthening the self-image, sense of security, belonging and ability of the trainees (sixth graders) and the tutors as part of individual and group activities. The Or branches for education are led by fellow students in the positions of branch heads and training coordinators. 12 Years Of Activity 2000+ Graduates 230 Participants per year 5 Branches I learn a lot from my apprenticeship. You learn that in a few sessions you can feel real closeness. Learning to be a significant figure for others. After each of our encounters me and Shilat have a jar in which we write our dreams for years to come and also the experiences and lessons we learned from the encounter. It's really amazing! And Tair, mentor I feel like I'm really going through a journey in the light of education. That we all go through a journey .. In this journey I discover a lot about myself - that I can be attentive to others, that I am able to be more open. I understand that I have the ability to make others happy and I want to use it all my life. And - Ronel When I arrived at the first meeting, a mentor was attached to me. In a short time she became like my big sister. Admittedly I only met her once a week but it turns out it was long enough to connect and turn me from a small and shy student into someone who is able to speak, perform and express an opinion in front of dozens and hundreds of people. In ninth grade I decided it was time to donate back and decided to join Orr for education as a mentor. My trainee was just like me - shy and closed who comes from a complex family. At the end of the process he was not as shy as at first. The process made me realize that I did close a circle! And Arthur, a trainee and former mentor The program works to develop and promote 10th, 11th and 12th grade students as mentors through pre-training and mentoring. On the other hand, it works to promote and strengthen the sense of belonging of sixth-graders by creating a meaningful social framework. Students are exposed to lectures, peak events, intensive activities and individual activities between mentor and trainee. And Iris, social coordinator ORT School, Arad 77% of sixth graders feel more confident in themselves and their abilities The counselors and educators testified that 80% of the trainees are more ready to move on to middle school 84% of the mentors testified that the activity strengthened their empathy for the other 100% of the trainees' parents indicated that they would recommend other parents to send their children to light activities for education