Project #3: DOT Day Explorations

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Description: After reading the story "The Dot," we then created our own versions of dots using coffee filters, crayons, oil pastels, water colors, and markers. It was our choice on if we wanted to cut our coffee filter into different shapes or leave it as is. I chose to leave it as is and then create a pattern with different colors. I put hearts in the middle because we made this around Valentine's Day. I first used crayons and pastels to make my pattern and then added watercolors to make them pop. 

Extension Activity: As an extension of The Dot project, students will write a short reflection or story inspired by their own dot artwork, describing what it represents, the emotions or themes behind it, and how it shows their individuality—just like Vashti in the story. Then, students will combine their dots into a large collaborative class mural that celebrates creativity and personal expression. This activity reinforces the message that everyone is an artist in their own way and helps build a sense of pride and community in the classroom.

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