5 Fun Activities to Celebrate International Dot Day in the Classroom
January 25, 2025 International Dot Day, celebrated on September 15th, is all about creativity, courage, and collaboration—inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ beloved book The Dot. If you’re looking for engaging Dot Day activities to get your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th-grade students excited about this special day, I’ve got you covered!
Here are five fun and meaningful ways to bring Dot Day into your classroom.
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1. Create Your Own Dot Art
Kick off the day by encouraging your students to create their very own dot masterpieces!
Provide them with paints, markers, crayons, and colored paper. Students can start with a simple dot and expand their creations by letting their imaginations run wild.
This activity reinforces the idea that