Do you know what day this is?
“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.”
We will be celebrating Dot Day with thousands of teachers around the globe this week by reading and doing activities with The Dot, Ish, and Sky Color. You can also celebrate at home. All you have to do is to make your mark. Try something new. Create something.Write or sing a new song. Honor your creativity and join the movement. Make a blank book and fill its pages with words and art of your own!
Everyday is a DOT DAY when you cherish and celebrate creativity.
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How did you celebrate Dot Day?
How are you creative?
Leave me a comment and let me know!
Dear Mrs. Hembree,
yesterday I finished a book called Crispin the cross of lead. It was really good and it inspired me to write my own book. I am writing a book called Ęanora. It takes place in the 1400s. I think that it is very cool that we can express our talents in different ways.
From your student,
Josa
Dear Josa,
I listened to Crispin on an audio CD in my car. The narration was superb and I can understand how you liked the novel.
Congratulations for making the leap into writing! The title of your book Eanora is intriguing! How did you arrive with this name? Do I need to research the word? Life in the 1400’s was quite difficult. Will your book be a combination of realistic fiction with fantasy?
Inquiring minds want to know!
Mrs. Hembree