Happy International Dot Day!
Happy International Dot Day!
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Read The Dot as a class by clicking the Image above.
International Dot Day is based on the book "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds. It falls on September 15-Ish every year. I hope you enjoy the choice board I have created to go along with the special day!
Click on Dot Day Choice Board to access the activities.
BE SURE TO MAKE A COPY WHEN YOU CLICK ON THE CIRCLE PANDA ACTIVITY!
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History of International Dot Day
History of International Dot Day
A book called The Dot by Peter. H. Reynolds inspired International Dot Day. The book is about a caring teacher who encourages a student named Vashti to “make her mark.” Vashti couldn’t draw, so she simply made a single dot on a piece of paper. This little dot was just the beginning of Vashti’s journey of self-discovery.
On September 15, 2009, a teacher named Terry Shay introduced his classroom to The Dot. The rest, as they say, is history. Since its first observance in 2009, the day has become a global sensation. It is currently celebrated by nearly 16 million people in 181 countries.
It's a day to explore how creative you can be and express your creative side. Participate by writing, drawing, painting, dancing and making music. Just be creative!
Meet Peter H. Reynolds
Meet Peter H. Reynolds
Click on the image to meet the author and learn about him and his books!
The Dot Sequels - Part of the Creatrilogy
Click on the images to listen to Peter H. Reynold's sequels to THE DOT.
Click on the images to listen to Peter H. Reynold's sequels to THE DOT.
Teacher Resources
Teacher Resources
Sign up your class to participate and join the fun!
Sign up your class to participate and join the fun!
Visit their official site to access resources.
Celebrities share their Dot Creations
Celebrities share their Dot Creations
Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality
TEACHERS: We will complete this activity in the lab and use our iPads. Once the students create and view their dots. Please have them cut them out so that I can use them to decorate the lab! Click the Image to visit the site and download the worksheet.
ART ACTIVITIES
ART ACTIVITIES
Click on the image above to access the activity.
Mrs. Garcia's Class did a wonder job creating their masterpieces!
Mrs. Garcia's Class did a wonder job creating their masterpieces!
Here's a fun activity you can do in a short amount of time. The challenge: Students will have five minutes to turn as many circles into other objects.
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
Activity: Create Concentric Circles
Kids Art: Kandinsky's Circles
Kids Art: Kandinsky's Circles
Try making your own Kandinsky Circle Art.
Another Idea? Try creating Kandinsky's Circles using Google Drawing App. How would it differ from creating by hand?
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