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Help Us Connect More Than a Million Dots This Year
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More than 862,400 educators and students have registered for International Dot Day, in over 58 countries... and the count is rising!
Join us the week of September 15th by participating in Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity based on Peter H. Reynolds' book The Dot. Also, please consider spreading the word. Together let's make this Dot Day even bigger!
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Bring Your Dot to Life in Amazing 3D
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Have a blast with this new International Dot Day colAR activity - a creative collaboration between FableVision Learning and New Zealand-based Puteko. Follow the steps on our blog and use the colAR app (which utilizes augmented reality to bring coloring pages to life) to watch your dot go from 2D to stunning 3D!
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Enter Candlewick Press' Dot Day "Spot a Dot" Contest
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Enter Candlewick Press' Dot Day contest for a chance to win exciting prizes - including original artwork by Peter H. Reynolds!
- Find a dot in the real world, or make your own with paint, markers, crayons, collage odds and ends, etc.
- Take a photo of your dot and post it to Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, or your blog/Tumblr with the hashtag #DotDay.
- Fill out Candlewick Press' form on their contest website and read their Rules & Regulations.
We can't wait to see what you share. Have fun!
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Spark Creativity With Peter H. Reynolds' The Dot
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The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who reaches a reluctant student by encouraging her to "just make a mark and see where it takes you."
September 15th marks the 10th anniversary of this book about creativity, bravery, and self-expression. Discover why this beloved story inspired Dot Day, a global movement.
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Bring Peter H. Reynolds Into Your Classroom -
The Dot Interactive Edition
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Dive into The Dot on any computer or interactive whiteboard. With optional narration by Peter and a "Meet the Author" video, The Dot Interactive Edition is like having a virtual author visit from Peter!
You'll love the customizable features and fun activities. The software also comes with public performance rights.
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Three Times the Fun! Enjoy the Creatrilogy
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 If you love The Dot, you'll also love its sequels: Ish and Sky Color! Nurture the creative spirit of Dot Day all year long with this brilliant three-book box set.
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| Inspire the Artist Within! New Make Your Mark Kit |
 Embark on your own journey of self-discovery with the new Make Your Mark Kit, complete with The Dot book, The Blank Book, and a set of beautiful watercolor pencils.
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| A Dot Club Membership Token for Every Student |
 Induct students into The Dot Club with their own membership tokens! Students can make their mark on the back and keep these tokens on hand to remind them to keep being creative, inspiring others, and moving the world to a better place.
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The Dot Classroom Activity Guide
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We've bundled some of our most popular activities for The Dot into one convenient 20-page PDF. Includes:
- Five Step-by-Step Classroom Activities
- Four Handouts With Peter's Art
- Additional Activity Ideas
- Before & After Reading Discussion Topics
- An Interview With Peter (discover the inspiration behind The Dot & learn about the real-life Vashti)
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Animate Your Dots With Animation-ish
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 Have an awesome time making your dots come to life with Animation-ish, our K-12 animation software.
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Make Your Mark With These Fun Posters!
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 These beautiful posters are flying off our shelves! Don't delay - add a dash of creativity to your classroom wall this September.
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Discover the Celebri-dots Blog
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 Journey to the Celebri-dots blog, a growing gallery of dots by authors, illustrators, and other celebrities. Your students will LOVE seeing dots by Craig Bartlett, Matthew Cordell, Kate DiCamillo, Hallie Durand, and many others!
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Reminder: Join Us in Celebrating Dot Day at
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
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 Mark your calendar! On September 15th, The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is honoring Peter H. Reynolds with a Dot Day celebration. Join Peter for a fun illustrated presentation and book signing. You will also enjoy story readings, film screenings (The Dot, Ish, and Sky Color), and dot-making activities in the art studio.
To learn more, visit The Eric Carle Museum's website or FableVision Learning's Conferences & Events page.
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New Dot Day Posters by Peter H. Reynolds
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