The Dot (Creatrilogy)

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The general layout of a dot book contains the " longitudes" and " latitudes" of an American football field. I hope that the treasure trove of books and activities allows you to take away a new gem, or a nugget that inspires you. Vashti can't draw, hates it, and so at her teacher's urging, she begins with a dot, stops right there, signs it as her teacher suggests, and the teacher frames it. Everyone who are dealing with kids who feel a bit low at any point of their lives about any field, should grab this one immediately.

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Unlike the perceptive teacher in Reynolds’ story, the principal told me not to hang it; the parents would be embarrassed. Dot loves her electronic devices, but a trip outside to play reminds Dot that she enjoys other activities, too. Edit to add: After posting my review I went and read some other reviews and feel like I need to add more to my thoughts to share. But when the teacher gets our protagonist to draw a dot and then "sign it" - well, one thing leads to another and the dots become more and more elaborate. Vashti believes she cannot draw, but when her teacher gently tells her to “just make a mark,” she jabs at a blank sheet of paper and signs her name.Reynolds is a wonderful story that helps to show that with a little perseverance and a change of perspective, amazing things are possible.

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I appreciated how Vashti's teacher reacted to her frustration, starting from the position that Vashti is already an artist, and helping her to see that by taking her initial, not-so-sincere effort seriously.Randi has appeared on CNN, Good Morning America, the Today show, Bloomberg News, and ABC’s World News. When you begin to focus on your own individual milestones it can be much easier to get on with moving forward, rather than wasting energy on worrying about what everyone else is doing. Randi holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Harvard University and resides in Palo Alto with her husband Brent Tworetzky and their son Asher.