Dot Day Fun

Our incredible and talented art teacher, Mrs. Winchell, had the most magnificent idea that the school should participate in International Dot Day this past Thursday.  It was wonderful to see students and staff wearing their dot outfits, especially the homemade ones! 

 Dot Day was inspired by the book The Dot by Peter Reynolds.  This book encourages children to be creative, make their mark, and see where it takes them.  I gave my students options for their Dot Projects.  They could use large construction paper circles, paint dobbers, colored dot stickers, draw their own circles, or use a combination of all the materials that were offered.  I was truly impressed with their creativity, especially when it was time for each child to name their piece of artwork.

Click the title to watch an animated version of the book The Dot.

Click HERE to watch and learn the hand motions to "The Dot" song that the class enjoyed.
I can already tell we have some talented artists and some creative minds!  It's going to be an amazing Kindergarten year of learning and fun!