Celebrating Creativity! Dot Day was a Hit!

Last week people all around the world celebrated International Dot Day.  This is a day in which people are encouraged to elebrate their creativity and be proud of what they can create.  It is a day based on the book by Peter Reynolds titled The Dot,  which we have read in the classroom.  I will post the online story below so you can check it out if you have not heard of it before.



Students in 3B spent Friday showing their creativity through various activities and stations. Here are some of the activities:

Students went on a "dot hunt" in the room and created a collage of their pictures using the app "Pic Collage".    They then posted their collage on their student blog pages so be sure to check them out.

Everyone contributed something to a class dot by painting on it to show his/her individual creativity.

We did some augmented reality using an app called Quiver.  Students colored a "dot" using marker and then used the app to make the "dot" pop off the page and move.  It was very cool, and the students loved it!

Using construction paper, students created layered dots to hang around the classroom.

By coloring on a coffee filter with markers and spraying it with water, the colors are forced to spread and create a stained glass look.  This was another favorite activity.  Our window in the classroom looks very cool because of these creative dots!

Yes, we also enjoyed some yummy "dot treats".  You can't have a celebration without food right?!

It was a fun way to end the week and remind ourselves to be creative!  And remember....when you create something....sign it!  Be proud!