One of my favorite days of the year is International Dot Day.
Dot Day was first celebrated in 2009 by teacher Terry Shay. Shay encouraged her students to harness the creativity and courage displayed by Vashti in Peter Reynold's The Dot.
Today Dot Day has become a global event, celebrated by more than 16 million people in
183 different countries! WOW!
Dot Day was first celebrated in 2009 by teacher Terry Shay. Shay encouraged her students to harness the creativity and courage displayed by Vashti in Peter Reynold's The Dot.
Today Dot Day has become a global event, celebrated by more than 16 million people in
183 different countries! WOW!
I love Dot Day because it is the one day that both of my school communities
come together to celebrate creativity and courage.
We start getting ready for Dot Day during the first weeks of school.
Take a look at the different projects we worked on this year.
Kindergarten: Dot Prints
come together to celebrate creativity and courage.
We start getting ready for Dot Day during the first weeks of school.
Take a look at the different projects we worked on this year.
Kindergarten: Dot Prints
1st Grade: Collaborative Dot Community Garden
2nd Grade: Dots Have Feelings Too!
2nd Grade: Coding Dots with BeeBot
5th/6th Grade: Augmented Reality Dots with Quiver
All of our creative exploration culminates with Dot Day.
This year celebrated on Monday September 16.
This year celebrated on Monday September 16.
The first signs of Dot Day creativity show up first thing in the morning when a slew of dotastic outfits walk through the doors. All of the homemade dots brought me so much joy!
I loved seeing whole school spirit!
Some students even brought dot snacks and lunch - How's that for making your mark!
Every year classrooms amaze me with the activities they plan with their students.
Each one highlights the importance of creativity and courage.
Each one highlights the importance of creativity and courage.
What's your favorite Dot Day activity?
