What is Dot Day? Dot Day is based on The Dot by Peter Reynolds. Thanks to Terry Shay- Dot Day was born 20 years ago when the book came out! Every year International Dot Day is celebrated on September 15th ish.
You can search the tag #dotday but also check out the website with lots of different ideas and ways to connect. International Dot Day
I love a good picture book- and The Dot has the best message about how you can make your mark!
Although we are not celebrating Dot Day until September- I wanted to share what we are planning on doing.
Even though I am in High School- I still like a good theme (and the kids do too.. they just might not tell you.. and even a side eye means they are paying attention)
Background on my school:
-9-12 High School
-Title 1 (not that it should matter)
-I am a smaller school though- about 300 students
I have decided this year I am going to do an activity every morning for students to participate in. Students are able to come into the library before school starts- I do allow eating in the library for breakfast and lunch- with the expectation that they pick up and clean up.
Once an activity is complete for that day-students will still be able to do it throughout the week. The station directions/signs will be at the bottom of this post for you to use.
Monday-
I am going to have coloring sheets out for students to make a mural.
I have big glass windows so will be hanging them up as they get created.
Tuesday-
One year The Dot sent out some wooden coins to people. I am going to invite students to create their own design that has a power word- or a design that reminds them how to make their mark. Once a design is created we will put it into the Glowforge and print out wooden coins.
I am looking at purchasing this wood for the project- Amazon Link
Wednesday-
Students will be able to continue to do the Glowforge and color- but this morning I am adding in Kandinsky Art- I love this idea from this blog- but I plan to do it with construction paper and glue. We will also post them on one of my clear bulletin boards (that I am going to put a gold border around) I found this Gold Border on Amazon that is going to be perfect
For the station information on this day- I plan to also have a QR code that goes back to one of our databases that talks about the artist Kandinsky.
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| Where I plan to store the artwork- will be giving it a gold frame |
Thursday-
We are going to use Ozobots. I am going to invite students to make their own path and choose ways they are going to make their mark in school, home, life, and work. This is my current idea for the Ozobots- but real talk- it is still in the works (I have several students helping me on this one)
Friday-
This will be the official Dot Day! Last year we did hot chocolate and story time. This will be our first one of the year. I plan to read The Dot and possibly another book about the importance of making your mark. I of course provide marshmallows as well.
Station Signs- TEMPLATE LINK
Share- Dot Day 2023 Week by akbusybee
I am also collaborating with my art teacher to do a project for that day as well.
My next blog will be my plan for September.
Are you planning anything for Dot Day?
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