Are you looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Dot Day with your elementary students? This Make Your Mark Dot Day Project pairs perfectly with Peter H. Reynolds’ The Dot. Students are invited to think creatively and express themselves in both writing and drawing. Learn more about this Dot Day project below!
What is the Make Your Mark Project?
This Make Your Mark Dot Day Project is a fun and creative way to celebrate Dot Day with your elementary students after reading aloud The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. The printable no-prep activities invite 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students to reflect on the story while making their own creative mark.
What’s Included in the Make Your Mark Project?
The Make Your Mark Dot Day Project includes the following:
- differentiated lists of writing prompts
- differentiated writing paper
- coloring page activities
Why Teachers Love the Dot Day Project
Elementary teachers love this Dot Day project because…
- It is quick and easy to prep – just print and go!
- It’s a great activity to pair with the read aloud, The Dot.
- It includes differentiated options, so you can meet the needs of your current class and continue to use the project even if you switch grade levels in the future.
- The project encourages creativity, confidence, and self-expression.
- The completed projects make a colorful and meaningful classroom display for the month of September.
Why Students Love the Dot Day Project
Elementary students love this Dot Day project because…
- They get to be creative and make their own unique mark.
- They can express their ideas through both writing and art.
- There is no single “right” way to complete the creative activities.
- They get to personalize their work and make it their own.
- They feel proud seeing their finished work displayed in the classroom.
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