International Dot Day Links To Share
About Dot Day
International Dot Day started in a few classrooms in 2009 and has grown into a worldwide celebration. It's a celebration of creativity that can be small, like butcher paper and markers or big like a whole-school dot making in a variety of ways. The big idea is taking time out to celebrate creativity.
It all started with the book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds and published by Candlewick. You can buy the book at your local bookstore, or online. If you'd like a signed copy, you can buy from Peter's bookstore, Blue Bunny Books and Toys/The Dot Central. Check out this new video featuring the origins of The Dot.
Official Dot Day Page
Social Media
KidLitTV
Creativity Corner
International Dot Day Pioneers Chat on KidLitTV
Creativity Corner Quick Crafts - Felting Dots
Creativity Corner Quick Crafts - Clay Dots
Creativity Corner Quick Crafts - Shaving Cream Painting
Creativity Corner - Talking about Creativity with KidLitCreators Debuts on August 24
Creativity Corner Quick Crafts - Pour Painting - Debuts September 7
https://kidlit.tv/2018/10/how-to-keep-dot-day-going-all-year-long/
https://kidlit.tv/2017/10/creativity-corner-a-special-dot-day-activity/
KidLitTV
Ready Set Draw! With Peter H. Reynolds
https://kidlit.tv/2017/09/ready-set-draw-ish-peter-h-reynolds-the-dot/
StoryMakers with Peter H. Reynolds
https://kidlit.tv/2017/09/storymakers-peter-h-reynolds/
KidLit RADIO Podcast with Peter H. Reynolds (StoryMakers)
https://kidlit.tv/2016/09/kidlit-podcast-peter-h-reynolds/
International Dot Day Livestream at KidLit TV HQ
https://kidlit.tv/2017/09/international-dot-day-livestream-kidlit-tv-hq/
How to write a Dot Day Poem
Ideas for Celebrations
I have curated many Dot Day celebrations through Pinterest. You can find that board here.
Follow the hashtag #InternationalDotDay on social media for the latest ideas and also be sure to tag when you share!!
Celebridots
The Celebridot site (http://www.celebridots.com) was inspired by Newbery Medal winner, Sharon Creech who sent me a dot on Dot Day 2011. I was so moved by seeing what one of my favorite authors made for a dot, I asked others and the Celebridot site was created. The purpose of the gallery is to inspire kids to be creative. If you know an author/illustrator/actor/sports personality who is not on the list, please invite them to participate. Directions for submitting are on the site.
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Connecting With Other Classrooms
Connect with other Dot Day classes using this Google Doc.
Shannon M. Miller Resources
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Quivervision
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Quivervision has a great augmented reality app and a special Dot Day page. Make your dots come alive!! Find the information you need here.
Official
Dot Day
Products
Available from The Blue Bunny Books and Toys - Dot Central https://www.thedotcentral.com/