Get ready to celebrate the beauty and importance that all of us can bring to life. International Dot Day is September 15th this year.
This is the first year my class will be celebrating "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds, and I am looking forward to it. The premise of the story is a great way to begin the year. It is about Vashti, who, like many of the students coming into second grade, is unsure that she can draw. I hope to teach my students that everyone can make their mark on the world in unique ways.
Many students and teachers will be connecting via skype in the classroom and the The Dot Club Website. If you are able, be sure to sign up and share with a class. The kids will never forget connecting with other students who share an appreciation of learning.
I am lucky enough to have an awesome parent volunteer who has promised to come on Friday to help us with art for the afternoon. I found some great ideas on pinterest, but haven't decided on which one would be best for my class. I am thinking that I will have the kids trace circles on their papers, and color them in different colors to make a modern art piece kinda like this one from
Mrs. Knight's Smartest Artists Blog...
Below are other Dot Day ideas from my board on pinterest....
I will post pictures from our Dot Day celebration next weekend, and I hope to hear how you plan to celebrate as well! Enjoy!
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