International Dot Day
September 13, 2019
International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration, began when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot 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 – with the help of people just like you –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.
Dress for the Day... Wear Dots to celebrate International Dot Day!
Some of the life lessons that can be found in the story are courage, perseverance, compassion, & friendship.
Technology Integration Ideas
Stop Motion
Seesaw
Quiver
Chatterkids
PicCollage
Ideas Across the Curriculum
Creative Writing
- Students can write a book about their "dot"
- students can write to change the ending
- Students can create a counting book for younger students
ELA
- Main Idea using the text
- Story elements
- Character analysis
- Beginning/Middle/End
Math
- Place value with Tens Frames and dots
- create number lines using dots
- Arrays with dots
- Place value Practice
Examples from Last Year
Support
- Helping with a Making Your Mark Flipgrid
- Seeking & scheduling #DotDay Partner Classes for you to connect with!
- Set up and use Quiver to bring your student's dot to life
- Use Seesaw for students to share their Dot and reflect on their process.
- Anything else you might think of!
Thank you!!
Below is a certificate that you can print and send home with your students after they participate in Dot Day!
We look forward to seeing what your students created!