Studies show that students need adult role models to help them reach their full potential. Mentoring has been proven to make a powerful difference in children’s lives, but in-person, face-to-face mentoring is not always practical. Our team at CricketTogether is always finding ways to connect kids with caring adults on a safe and secure virtual […]
8 More Award-Winning Inventions by Kids
It’s that time of year again: time to share the winners of this year’s Spark!Lab Dr. InBae and Mrs. Kyung Yoo Joon Invent It Challenge! Our 10th annual challenge may be our most exciting yet. This year’s prompt? To create a game-changing invention that makes sports more safe, fun, fair, and accessible to everyone– while […]
Remembering Marianne Carus
We are saddened to announce the passing of Marianne Carus, founder of CRICKET Magazine, at age 92. The following obituary published by Publisher’s Weekly provides a worthy summary of a remarkable career: Esteemed editor, publisher, education reformer, and founder of Cricket magazine Marianne Carus died on March 3 at her home in Peru, Ill. She was 92. […]
Get Inspired with the 7 Steps of Invention
Do you have an amazing idea for a game-changing invention but have no idea where to begin? Inventing may sound like something that only a select few genius scientists can do, but inventing is for everyone. All you need to do is follow seven simple steps. The 2021 Spark!Lab Dr. InBae and Mrs. Kyung Joo […]
CricketTogether Co-Founder Nina Zolt Named a Finalist in MENTOR’s 2021 Excellence in MENTORING Awards
MCLEAN, VA, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ — In a leadup to MENTOR’s 2021 National Mentoring Summit, MENTOR, the unifying champion for quality youth mentoring in the United States, identified Nina Zolt, co-founder and Chief Content Officer of Cricket Media as a finalist in the Lifetime Achievement category. The awards are presented annually to […]
12 Practical Tips for eMentors
Strong eMentoring relationships are built through patience, encouragement, curiosity, and consistency. These 12 tips can help eMentors connect with students and support their growth.
Be a Game Changer with the 2021 Invent It Challenge!
It’s time for the most exciting part of the year here at Cricket Media: the Spark!Lab Dr. InBae and Mrs. Kyung Joo Yoon Invent It Challenge! For the 11th year in a row, we’re taking part in this innovative global challenge for kid inventors. Each year, kids across the world compete in their age groups […]
12 Crucial Tips for eMentors
During this time of social distancing, making a virtual connection is more important than ever. CricketTogether eMentors help students reach their full potential and provide a listening ear and encouragement to those who most need it. Here are some tips to create the most productive, successful eMentoring relationships! Feel free to follow CricketTogether on Facebook […]
Megan’s eMentoring Experience
Megan, a college mentor from Wellspring’s Youth Empowerment Program, shares her experiences with the MENTOR/CricketTogether VMP eMentoring program implemented when physical mentoring was not possible due to the pandemic.