Dot Day

Every year on September 15, innovative educators around the world celebrate International Dot Day by making time to encourage their students’ creativity. Dot Day was created by Peter Reynolds, who is a NY Times best-selling author and illustrator, a renowned public speaker, and the founder of FableVision, Inc. He is best known as the author and illustrator of dozens of children’s books published in over 20 languages, including The Dot. Peter inspires kids and "grown up kids" with his messages about authentic learning, creativity, and self-expression.

Take a look at how many Laurel Mountain students celebrated International Dot Day, a day early, and how we are all learning to make our mark.

Third graders make a class dot.

 

Second graders make dots out of slime.

 

Students make their mark.

Third graders make clay dots.


 

More examples of second graders making their individual marks.

Some second graders make their dots on canvas. 

Another example of a whole class dot. 

Our kindergartners make their mark. 

And even get a dot snack.  Yum!!!

Dots, dots everywhere....

Mr. Holmstrom, one of our fantastic fifth grade teachers, knows how to make his mark. 

These fifth graders are very creative!

Finally, Mrs. Prentice, one of wonderful kindergarten teachers, wins the "award" for making the biggest mark on International Dot Day.  Check out her outfit, full of all sorts of dots.  Even her shoes had dots!

At Laurel Mountain, we believe in and understand the importance of creativity.  And we encourage all of our students (and teachers) to make their mark everyday.

Continuing to develop the whole child...