Thursday, August 13, 2015

International Dot Day

I am excited that I will be teaching art at Valle Crucis School and Blowing Rock School this year!
To kick off this year, all students will be participating in International Dot Day.  



Starting in 2009, a group of educators began celebrating September 15 as International Dot Day, a day for classes to explore the story’s powerful themes: bravery, creativity, and self-expression. The Dot tells the story of a caring teacher who reaches a reluctant student in a remarkably creative way. In Peter Reynolds’ book, the teacher dares a very resistant student to “make her mark.” Encouraged by her teacher, she sets off on a journey of self-discovery, letting her creativity bloom and, ultimately, inspiring others.

Each class will be reading The Dot by Peter Reynolds and creating their own dot inspired art work. Every student at Valle Crucis and Blowing Rock will be able to "make their mark" in the 2015-2016 school year!