International Dot Day

 On September 14th, we celebrated International Dot Day in the art classroom. The students listened to Peter H. Reynolds’ book,  The Dot and then created their own special “Marks” on 6-inch paper plates to make a collaborative piece of art. These budding artists also used their imagination to create something special with a single black dot.

International Dot Day began when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds’ book,  on September 15, 2009.

The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to “make her mark.” What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing, which has gone on to inspire countless children and adults around the globe.

And each year on International Dot Day–the inspiration continues. What started as a story in the pages of a book is transforming teaching and learning around the world as people of all ages re-discover the power and potential of creativity in all they do.