Dot day celebrates creativity by encouraging children to make their "mark". It started 5 years ago to celebrate the publication of The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, a Massachusetts based author. The story follows Vashti, who does not believe that she can draw. Her art teacher encourages her to make a mark on her paper, which she does by drawing a dot. The story is depicted in this short You Tube clip:
So this week has been filled with activities encouraging kids to be creative using a dot. Thing 1 had to write about being a dot while Thing 2 drew pictures with dots. But the major point is that you cannot leave your mark if you don't try. Great message, especially for Thing 1 who is reluctant to try anything that he thinks he can't do.
Today they were encouraged to wear clothing with dots. Thing 2 was not a problem, but Thing 1 has no clothing with dots. So we improvised by placing blue sticker dots all over his sleeve. Thing 2 then decided to place stickers dots on her cheeks. This is how they went to school this morning:
And other than the funny looks from their Austrian counterparts, they made their mark:-)
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