Mutiyaa Vision’s workshop with the young people of Women In Need was absolutely wonderful. Our children were attentive and engaged. They asked questions, eagerly participated in the Q & A session and willingly shared their thoughts. Ms. Vision is an excellent teacher.
She is extremely patient and made our children feel comfortable the moment she met them. I absolutely enjoyed the book signing segment and how she tailored her comments written in the book each child received to each child. This was a super event and one that none of us will forget.
– Christopher Armstrong, Recreation Coordinator – Women In Need
Vision Works Expand the universe of your students, and enrich their educational development. Invite a dynamic author/poet/publisher to engage them in a journey of discovery and inspiration. Vision Works conducts leadership and character building workshops/residencies for students on all grade levels, including special education. A consultation insures all activities are age appropriate, and cater to the needs of your students/event. Workshops are 45 minutes, and a minimum booking of two consecutive 45 minute sessions is required.
Mutiyaa Vision is an extraordinary woman encompassing author/poet, workshop facilitator, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, wife and mother. She is the co-author of ten children’s books that focus on developing positive self-image and decision making skills for students in grades K-5. These titles published by Vision Works Publishing are a unique line of hard cover “character development” picture books. They contain storylines that feature engaging characters, who relate to the experiences of children in today’s culturally diverse communities. Ms. Vision teaches students in an interactive learning environment that engages them into establishing connections to their real life experiences and those of the characters in each title. Ms. Vision’s Author Study Program is designed to incorporate teachers, administrators, parents and students across the selected grade level with an interactive learning experience. Growing up she used writing to work out issues and turn emotional pain into poems and stories of inspiration. With the challenges faced from birth, she never wavered from believing “she could” when others suggested she could not! Her courage, warmth, energy and positive example are a source of inspiration to many.
Author Presentation
This student-centered introduction to author study workshops can be conducted in the classroom, library or auditorium. This presentation introduces the school community to the literary works of Mutiyaa Vision and her inspirational story of success. Students, grade level teachers, and parents can meet the author and receive an overview of educational materials with an engaging presentation that can be followed up by additional hands-on classroom sessions. This author presentation can also be presented as a keynote speaker for a graduation ceremony or educational conference, and adapted to children K-12 as well as adult audiences.
Hands-on Classroom Sessions
Ms. Vision creates a hands-on interactive learning experience with students in the classroom. After the students have read literature written by Mutiyaa Vision, they will participate in a number of exercises that will stimulate critical thinking skills and enhance the creative writing process. Student’s activities include an author research questionnaire that leads to an in-person meet the author experience. Schools can elect to videotape the interviewing session.
Meet the Author Reading and Book Signing Presentation
Children will have the extraordinary opportunity to meet Mutiyaa Vision. She will share her stories with students in a dramatic reading that will bring the books to life in the classroom or library setting. After the reading and motivational presentation, Ms Vision will personally autograph her books for students, educators and parents.
Author Study Workshop Options
- One (45 minute) Author Study Introduction PresentationWorkshop or Motivational Speaking Engagement
- One (45 minute) Hands-on Classroom Session
- Author Study Interview with Student Q & A (The Hot Seat Segment)
- One (45 minute) Meet the Author Reading and Book Signing Presentation. Author reading in an setting of less than 75 students with a personalized autographing presentation
Poet/Author Study Program Series
- One (45 minute) Author Study Introduction Presentation
- One (45 minute) Hands- on Classroom Sessions
- One (45 minute) Meet the Author Interactive Reading and Book Signing Presentation
Schedule a Study Program
To schedule an author study program with Mutiyaa Vision, or customized motivational workshops and/or public speaking presentation contact Vision Works Publishing at 1-888-789-6757. Please allow three months advance notice on requests for author presentations to ensure availability for your special event.
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Creative Projects
Lesson Plan for The Land of Expression - Having the courage to heal a rift and make amends.
Lesson Plan for The Land of Expression - How does it feel to be bullied?
Lesson Plan for The Land of Expression - Read all about it!
Lesson Plan for The Land of Expression - What does that word mean to you?
Lesson Plan for My Choices Make Me Who I Am
Lesson Plan 2 for My Choices Make Me Who I Am
Lesson Plan for What Makes me Beautiful - K2
Lesson Plan for What Makes me Beautiful - Grades 2-3
