Hello!
We are going to read the dot by Peter H. Reynolds because September 15th is International Dot Day. Each specials Lead Learner is doing something special with dot this week. Here is the link to the story:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clpw7PG7m1Q
This book is about a girl that doesn't think she can draw. She sits in art class and does absolutely nothing until her teacher encourages her. Once Vashti puts an angry dot her paper, her teacher tells her to sign the paper. When Vashti signs it, she takes ownership over her artwork. When she returns to art class the next week and sees her dot in a gold frame, she realizes she can do better. Vashti becomes very imaginative and creates lots of different dots. A little boy is impressed with all Vashti's dots displayed in the art show and makes the comment that he wishes he could draw like Vashti. Vashti encourages the boy to draw a straight line and then makes him sign it.
I hope you will try to encourage others when you see or hear them having difficulty with something. And, remember you can do anything when you put forth a little effort or put your mind to it! Once you take ownership (sign your name) over something, you will want to improve. Everyone has to start somewhere!!!
Mrs. Daniel
PRES, Counselor
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