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TheDotReadAloudPR.mp4The Dot Read Aloud
The Dot Read Aloud
Click the video to listen to Peter Reynolds read his story, "The Dot".
Click the video to listen to Peter Reynolds read his story, "The Dot".
Peter Reynolds says:
Peter Reynolds says:
"Keep in mind that the only real guideline for Dot Day is that folks read The Dot and then express themselves in any way they are inspired to, whether that means creating a dot — building a dot gallery — collaborating on a dot gallery with teachers/parents — animating a dot — writing a story about being brave and making your mark — going on a dot photo safari to find dot shapes in our world — writing a dot song — doing a dot-inspired dance — putting on a live performance of The Dot, or more! How you celebrate Dot Day is up to you — and your friends. Just make a mark. . . and see where it takes you!"
Ask students how they feel when they are starting something new.
Have students share how they feel when they’re doing something that feels difficult. Encourage students to share a story about when they had a hard time learning something new.
Talk with students about whether there’s something they really don’t enjoy doing or don’t think they’re good at. Have students explain how they feel when they have to do that thing. Brainstorm ways that students can work through their challenges.
Ask how many students like to draw. Tell students The Dot is a story about a girl who doesn’t think she is good at drawing, and then has a surprising discovery. Ask them to think about the similarities between themselves and Vashti while they listen to the story.
Ask students if they understand how Vashti felt at the beginning of the story. Ask if they have any ideas why she would not draw at first.
Have students explore reasons why Vashti’s teacher might have framed her first dot painting and put it on the wall. How did it make Vashti feel when she saw her artwork there?
Ask students to tell the class about a specific person who has given them encouragement in their lives. Younger students and second language learners may need a definition of the word “encouragement.” How did it feel to have that person supporting them?
Have students share a story about a time when they helped someone else get better at something. Or, ask them to think about how they might help someone they know develop a new skill.
Make Your Mark Collaborative Project.pdfMake Your Mark Collaborative Project
Make Your Mark Collaborative Project
In honor of International Dot Day, students design and create their own dot to demonstrate how they will make their mark on a local, national, or global level. See Discovery Education PDF to learn more!
In honor of International Dot Day, students design and create their own dot to demonstrate how they will make their mark on a local, national, or global level. See Discovery Education PDF to learn more!
Dot Day STEM Activities
Dot Day STEM Activities
Dot Sticker Drawing
Dot Sticker Drawing
Students use a blank sheet of paper with three dot stickers on it. Students have to use their creativity to draw an animal that incorporates the dot stickers in the design.
Students use a blank sheet of paper with three dot stickers on it. Students have to use their creativity to draw an animal that incorporates the dot stickers in the design.
The Dot Bridge
The Dot Bridge
Students must create a bridge out of popsicle sticks and dot stickers.
Students must create a bridge out of popsicle sticks and dot stickers.
After students create their bridge, test it to see how many washers it can support. Place the bridge across two tissue boxes and set washers on top of it until it collapses.
After students create their bridge, test it to see how many washers it can support. Place the bridge across two tissue boxes and set washers on top of it until it collapses.
The Dot Tower
The Dot Tower
Students word individually or in groups to create the tallest tower out of index cards, scissors, and dot stickers.
Students word individually or in groups to create the tallest tower out of index cards, scissors, and dot stickers.
The Dot Candy Structure
The Dot Candy Structure
Students use toothpicks and Dots candies to create as many different structures as they can think of.
Students use toothpicks and Dots candies to create as many different structures as they can think of.
Learn, Engage & Create
Learn, Engage & Create
1. Listen & Learn: Helping the Homeless Video
1. Listen & Learn: Helping the Homeless Video
Show students the Helping the Homeless: Designing a Winter Coat video.
Show students the Helping the Homeless: Designing a Winter Coat video.
DIO_Village_B_2Mb.mp4SOS_MIC_2Mb.mp42. Engage: Make it Concrete Strategy
2. Engage: Make it Concrete Strategy
Use the Strategy: Make it Concrete (See the video above). Have students write down as many details as they remember about Veronika and her effort to help the homeless.
Use the Strategy: Make it Concrete (See the video above). Have students write down as many details as they remember about Veronika and her effort to help the homeless.
Why Use the Strategy: Make It Concrete is a teaching strategy that uses concrete, or shape poems for students to demonstrate understanding. Students reflect on their learning and create a visual to represent something they have learned from a media resource.
Why Use the Strategy: Make It Concrete is a teaching strategy that uses concrete, or shape poems for students to demonstrate understanding. Students reflect on their learning and create a visual to represent something they have learned from a media resource.
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