Sunday, April 7, 2013

MUST READ Mentor Text Link Up with Collaboration Cuties--Round 2!


It's that time again--time to link up with Stacia and Amanda over at Collaboration Cuties for their AWESOME Mentor Text Link Up!!

Courtney and I are both sharing a text today...




This activity was shared with me many moons ago.  I am sorry to say that I cannot remember who shared it with me and where I was… I do know that this is an activity that must be shared again and again.  Therefore, my name does not appear on this FREEBIE, as I am not taking credit for the idea, but I guess I can take credit for passing this wonderful activity on to others...  I have done this with second, third, and fifth graders. It is appropriate for ANY age! 

Please consider doing this with your students as a Christmas gift, or a Mothers’/Fathers’/ Grandparents’ Day gift.  The comments from parents and grandparents have been heartfelt. Many have commented, “It’s the best gift I have ever gotten.”  You will also be touched by your students’ writings.

To download my notes about this writing activity, and writing pages to go along with it, just click here!




Enjoy this experience with your students—it is one that I will do as long as I am teaching!








I first heard this story when I was taking a differentiation workshop about 6 years ago.  I instantly fell in love with this book and the message it gives. Little Vashi believes that she is not good at drawing so she angrily puts a dot on a piece of paper.  Her teacher tells her to sign it, and was amazed the next day when she walks in and the teacher has framed her "work of art"!  Vashi's confidence begins to thrive and she realizes that she can be good at drawing.

I like to use this book when beginning Writer's Workshop. Even though it talks about art, I relate it to writing in the sense that even though we can't write that much, spell all the words correctly, or think of a topic, we all begin somewhere and eventually we will persevere. 

This is one of those great books that could be used with any subject at any time of the year. But the best part, is that the students love it!


Don't forget to stop over to Collaboration Cuties to fill your teaching bag with some more wonderful mentor text ideas! 


16 comments:

  1. This is precious!! Thanks for sharing. I hate that feeling that you want to share something but you don't want to accidentally take credit for someone else's work. I'm so glad you shared it :)
    Denise
    Sunny Days In Second Grade

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    1. Yes, indeed. I have actually been thinking a lot about where I heard about this, and I will be checking some workshop materials from way back, when I head back to the kids tomorrow after spring break--there still may be hope... Thanks for stopping over! Loved your design a bedroom project--was reading it last night before I had to retire for the evening. Will stop over soon to comment... Have a great week!

      Smiles,
      Sarah

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  2. Very cute idea. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm a new follower.:)

    Kristin
    iTeach 1:1

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    1. It's great to have you! Have a wonderful week...

      Sarah

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  3. Hi Sarah! I am so glad you stopped by! I love this linky because it is so great to get new ideas for books and find great new books! I have the book and video for Mama, Do You Love Me? It is a great book! I show it every year! Thank you for sharing the awesome writing activity!
    :)Kim

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    1. Thanks for flying on over to our nest! Glad to have you as our newest follower...

      Have a wonderful week--
      Sarah

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  4. How sweet!! Love this idea!! Mother's Day IS coming!! :)
    Jivey
    ideas by jivey


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  5. Awww, how sweet is that activity!! I love it! This will be another book I need to add to my library!! Thanks so much for sharing the idea and for linking up!

    Amanda
    Collaboration Cuties

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  6. I had never seen this book...it looks precious! Thank you for the great idea! We are your newest follower!
    Tamra and Sarah
    First Grade Buddies

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  7. Thanks so much for stopping over! We are glad to have you!

    Have a great week---
    Sarah

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  8. I am totally stealing, um borrowing!, this for Mother's Day!! It is just too sweet! Thank you so much for sharing:)
    ~Holly
    Fourth Grade Flipper

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  9. This would be absolutely perfect for Mother's Day! Thanks so much for the idea! :) I'm your new follower!
    Theresa
    Pinkadots Elementary

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  10. I have never seen Mama Do you Love Me. I love the activity you shared. Very sweet. Thanks for sharing it! The Dot is a great book too. I've used it for the same lesson!
    Gina
    Beach Sand and Lesson Plans

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  11. Oh my! I had never seen this linky! Love that book!

    Love your owls! I'm a new follower. :-)
    ✪Crystal✪
    Strive to Sparkle

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  12. Thanks for flying over! Glad to have you as a follower!

    Smiles,
    Sarah

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