Directions are clear and explicit. ★Vashti characterization organizer (answer key)Īppropriate for grades K-2, due to the appeal, I’ve seen it used in grades 3-4, too. ★Creative coloring activity and unique pop up craftivity ★This activity promotes independent thinking, a student centered classroom, and differentiation. ★September 15th-ish is International Dot Day! Use the hash tags #DotDay and #MakeYourMark on social media and see what other schools, libraries, and bookstores are doing to celebrate (you can really use this activity any time during the school year). ★Use it after your class enjoys a class wide read aloud of the book, talk about how Vashti changes from the beginning to the end of the book. My sons hear me read it aloud to them and its so sweet to watch their excitement for the main character, Vashti. I created this book companion for the love of the book! My husband first told me about the book because his school was celebrating International Dot Day. September 15th-ish is International Dot Day! Reynolds (Author, Illustrator) 4.8 5,146 ratings Part of: Creatrilogy (4 books) See all formats and editions Kindle 5.92 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 6.23 147 Used from 1.44 31 New from 5.00 4 Collectible from 9. Indeed, the mantra, “Just make a mark,” is one for readers young and old to take with them well past the story’s end.By Peter H. Peter Reynolds The Dot Paperback Picture Book, by Peter H. Beautiful watercolors and pen-and-ink drawings accompany hand-lettered text, making every page a testament to the story’s message. With his story, Thompson invites readers to embrace their individuality and unearth their hidden potential.

The Dot is for anyone who fears self-expression, from the child in art class to the adult with unrealized dreams. Emboldened by her first “stab” at art, Vashti goes on to create dots in a variety of sizes and colors. The next week, Vashti comes to art class only to discover that her teacher has embellished her work with a gold frame and hung it above her desk.

Her teacher pushes the paper towards her and urges Vashti to sign it.

As she sits in front of a blank sheet of paper, she becomes increasingly frustrated as her teacher’s advice rings in her ears: “Just make a mark and see where it takes you.” Convinced she cannot draw, Vashti jabs her paper to make an angry mark. In the story, a young girl named Vashti is having trouble in art class.

Reynolds encourages the creativity in readers to blossom.

The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds