This is another must know children's author/ illustrator. Peter Reynolds writes some of my most favorite children's books including, The Dot. His books are engaging and uplifting. This book talks about a little girl who discovers some of her own talent after making a simple dot. My artists loved the book, and loved turning their dot into something special.
After reading the book and talking about the little girl's journey, I gave each student a dot and a piece of paper. They were free to use any supplies on their tables, and were challenged to create an entire picture using the dot that filled the page. Once they were finished, they chose a background color to frame their picture on. They then used special scissors to embellish the edges of their frames. Finally, their masterpieces were hung right outside our studio for all to enjoy.
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