Celebrate international dot day with this special episode of ready set draw. Each day we are hoping to share a video of our favourite books being read aloud by deputy deb tune in today for the dot by peter h. The words of her teacher are a gentle invitation to express herself. This involved me visiting the classroom once a month to talk to the students about certain artists and their paintings. For anyone who has been afraid to express themselves from a child in art class to an adult whose fear has shut down a longheld dream, peter h. Little did she know that her dot would unleash her creative energy.
The dot, by peter reynolds, 2003 this lesson plan celebrates international dot day with a student art exhibition based on the color study farbstudie quadrate, by the french expressionist, wassily kandinsky, well known for his color theory. Use your imagination to explore your own ideas inspired by the book, or try one of the following ideas. International dot day lesson plan international dot day, a celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for. Reynolds about a girl named vashti who discovers her artistic talent. Most children struggle at some point and feel like they just cant do something. This week we read the story the dot by peter reynolds. This book, the dot, by peter reynolds was a book i enjoyed sharing with young children. Reynolds teaches you that creativity comes in all diff. To prove her point, vashti jabs at a blank sheet of paper to make an unremarkable and angry mark. Reynolds the dot has won the prestigious 2005 andrew carnegie medal for excellence in. This book shows how an intuitive teacher provides a student with the confidence to create and express herself through her art.
I got this book with the software free after seeing peter reynolds at teachers of promise. Her teacher gently encouraged her, so she began with an angry dot. That one little dot marks the beginning of vashtis journey of surprise and selfdiscovery. This will be a layered, watercolor project, that can certainly be adjusted to any materials you have. In the dot by peter reynolds activities, you will find everything you need to help students with growth mindset, understand the. It was awarded the 2005 carnegie medal for excellence in childrens video. The dot is a childrens picture book but, like the dot that begins this story, its so, so much more. His marvelous watercolor, ink, and, yes, tea illustrations are appealing in a quentin blakey way, especially as vashti begins to go wild with her dots. Reynolds book the dot candlewick press is there to remind us all to make your mark, and see where it takes you. Make international dot day fun with these activities. In this age of standardization of what teachers teach and how students learn, this book counters that and inspires students to make their mark in a unique, special, unrehearsed way. Reynolds, illustrator of the acclaimed judy moody series by megan mcdonald and authorillustrator of the dot, ish, sky color, so few of me, and other enchanting picture books that.
Reynolds teaches you that creativity comes in all different shapes and sizes. My hope is that, after you have read the dot, that you will be inspired to make your own mark. Watch and learn as peter draws a dot galaxy, then register for dot day and make your mark. Reynolds, authorillustrator of the childrens books the dot, ish, the north star, so few of me, my very big little world, and the best kid in the world. Soon vashti is making big dots and small dots, red dots, blue dots and purple dots. Reynolds s delicate fable about the creative spirit in all of us.
Asserting that shes no artist, vashti angrily responds to a teachers mild suggestion by dashing a small mark onto a big sheet of paper, then signing it. Math and literacy center ideas, art, craft, snack, reading, writing and more. At the school art show everyone admires her dot paintings and she realizes that art is about more than being able to draw. Following my presentation, i would have the children make a related craft or i would read them a book. When she sees the dot framed above her art teachers desk she decides that she can make a better dot. Weve lost count of how many editions the dot has had and the number of translations into foreign languages. The president and creative director of fablevision, peter h. Art class is over, but vashti is sitting glued to her chair in front of a blank piece of paper. Musical sing along video with motion guide for peter h. It is about having confidence to believe in yourself and encouraging and nurturing others.
I often visit classrooms and ask who loves to draw, says peter h. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats. Reynolds is the new york times bestselling illustrator of the judy moody and stink series written by megan mcdonald. This will be a layered, watercolor project, that can. I have enjoyed sharing the dot with you today and i just wanted to remind you that if during these times, independent bookstores really need your help business are having real planet. Im going to read one of my favorite stories the dot by peter reynolds share a few art activities that go along with the story and an action song by kidman musician emily arrow. The dot org is a way to find out about internal dot day, the dot club dot org and lots to share and these are challenging times, but you know when the going gets tough, you get going and everyones gonna pitch make things better and we have. This book is about inspiring creativity and innovation in students. A million educators and students celebrate around the world on. Reynolds crafts a quiet, pleasing story in the dot one that will strike a chord with children who have outgrown the selfassurance of kindergarten and begun to doubt their own greatness. Adults will love the dot and its message of encouraging learning and passing the love of learning. Were excited to present this special episode of ready set draw. He is also the creator of several picture books for children, including ish, sky color, the north star, and so few of me.
The dot by peter reynolds character traits yesno game is the perfect book companion to undertake with your students. In turn, this student shows confidence in another student. Hello, im aaron the director of child care here at the mckendree metro rec class today. The dot activities by peter h reynolds for first grade. My my drawing, so i signed it, peter reynolds here we go and. Reynolds was born in canada and now lives in dedham. Vashti couldnt draw and was resisting trying in her art class. Mckendree metro rec plex the dot by peter reynolds.
He shows that a little dot can make a huge difference in someones life, and takes us on an unforgettable. When she tells her teacher, the teacher tells her make a mark and see where it takes you. Reynolds has been animated to bring vashti to life. The dot by peter reynolds is about a little girl who is not confident in her art abilities, but her teacher finds a way to encourage her to create. Driven by the observation that most children lose their enthusiasm for making art as they get older, reynolds prods a reluctant child into an eyeopening whirl of creativity. After reading the dot, by peter reynolds, well create our own unique version of the dot. Reynolds each day we are hoping to share a video of our favourite books being read aloud by deputy deb tune in today for the dot by peter h. Ryan lagod and craig tovey are two familyfriendly comedians who read aloud childrens books with silly voices, big emotions, and sometimes improvised songs. Reynolds classic book, the dot, challenges us to make your mark and see where it takes you. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available.