The book The Dot, by Peter Reynolds, has inspired creativity, courage and collaboration in artists of all ages around the world. In the story, a girl named Vashti begins a creative journey in her artwork when her art teacher encourages her to “Make a mark and see where it takes you.”
International Dot Day is now celebrated by almost seven million people in 138 countries!! There are many ways to celebrate - check out http://www.thedotclub.org/dotday/ for inspiration and information.
Second graders were encouraged to practice their creativity in their paintings. There was only one rule - they could only paint circles or dots! They enjoyed experimenting and mixing the primary colors. What different creative ideas and risks do you notice in their work?
