Kids caring for the sick
Making fleece blankets and “Hope” cards to comfort the sick teaches kids empathy, kindness and so much more. On Thursday, March 23rd, the students participating in the Inside Out Club at Elmwood Elementary took part in a lesson focused on Caring for the...
What does a Bluefin Tuna have to do with character in kids?
Last night the dinner conversation swayed to fishing, one of my oldest son’s current passions. He just loves watching the Monster Fish show and gobbles up field guides on fish types, lures and best places in the world to fish. He loves it so much, that when we asked...
Perseverance: The art and science of making failure temporary
Perseverance: that tenacity or steadfastness located INSIDE each of us that makes us get up, dust ourselves off, and try again. Or, as F. Scott Fitzgerald (1986 – 1940) said of persevering, “Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat.” If we want to raise...
For your child’s next birthday party, consider a “Give Back” gift
Last year for my daughter, Annie’s 4th birthday she decided to have a splash and play party at the house and invite all of the kids in her preschool class. We planned out where to put the little blow up pool, bought balloons, a piñata and face paints so there’d be...
Like to volunteer, but don’t know where to start? 5 easy steps
Step 1: Write down three things you are passionate about Some of you are thinking, easy – done! What’s the next step. For those of you that aren’t so sure, here’s a great way to figure it out. Take a moment to think about the moments so far in your life that have made...The Inside Out Club
Our mission is to develop kids with character inside and out.
We provide four Inside Out Club opportunities to help kids and families develop the character skills necessary to thrive in their lives, schools, and later in jobs and community.