International Dot Day
How will you make your mark?
What is Dot Day?

 

Celebrate Creativity, Courage & Collaboration


International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration, began when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot on September 15, 2009. 

 

 

    

Ms. Clement with Terry Shay at the ISTE Conference 2016

The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to “make her mark”. What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing, which has gone on to inspire countless children and adults around the globe. 

And each year on International Dot Day – with the help of people just like us –the inspiration continues. What started as a story in the pages of a book is transforming teaching and learning around the world as people of all ages re-discover the power and potential of creativity in all they do.                        Discovery Education 2016

 

 

Peter wishes us Happy Dot Day 2021!

 

Peter Reynolds talks about International Dot Day 2020 and his new coloring book based on The Dot

 

 

 

 

"About Peter H Reynolds... an author study"