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Tag Archives: September
Dot Day 2018
Make your mark this school year! September 15th-ish is International Dot Day! Join the celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration! Based on the story “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds, this is a great way to start the year by celebrating the creative talents of children.
Watch the videos below to see examples of students collaborating creatively and get inspired to create:
Resources:
Clip Art Collection (by Peter H. Reynolds)
International Dot Day website: Get Inspired
Multi-language Dot Day Posters
Poster Gallery: (many themes, including A Thinking Journey & Think Globally)
Sparking the Creative Spirit: Tips for Inspiring Writing, Creativity, Self-Expression and a Wonderful Journey
Dot Day 2017
Make your mark this school year! September 15th-ish is International Dot Day! Join the celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration! Based on the story “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds, this is a great way to start the year by celebrating the creative talents of children.
Watch the videos below to see examples of students collaborating creatively and get inspired to create:
Resources:
Clip Art Collection (by Peter H. Reynolds)
International Dot Day website: Get Inspired
Multi-language Dot Day Posters
Poster Gallery: (many themes, including A Thinking Journey & Think Globally)
Sparking the Creative Spirit: Tips for Inspiring Writing, Creativity, Self-Expression and a Wonderful Journey
Everyone Can Learn!
Welcome back to school!
You are a valued member of this learning community!
It’s a great time of year to set goals for new learning challenges and adventures. Watch the videos below for an introduction to the idea of using a ‘Growth Mindset’ as you learn new ideas this year.
What is a Growth Mindset?
Growth Mindset for Students (video series by ClassDojo.com)
Sesame Street Songs:
- Don’t Give Up by Bruno Mars
- Power of Yet by Janelle Monae
- What I Am by will.i.am
Look for these Growth Mindset books at a school library near you:
Resources for Teachers/Parents:
Beautiful Oops! Educator’s Guide & Project Ideas
Mindset Kit: “The Mindset Kit is a free set of online lessons and practices designed to help you teach and foster adaptive beliefs about learning.”
Rosie Revere, Engineer: Downloadable Posters and Engineering Activities & Parent/Teacher Guides
The Growth Mindset Coach: Recommended by Adrienne Gear as a Professional Development resource. The messages, books and videos in this post are recommended in this book.
The Most Magnificent Thing: Teaching Guide
The Power of Believing that You Can Improve (Carol Dweck)
Cardboard Challenge
This September, get creative with cardboard and other recycled materials. Participate in the Global Cardboard Challenge, which culminates in a day of play on October 7th.
Be inspired:
- learning the story behind Caine’s Arcade
- watch Caine’s Arcade videos:
Additional Resources:
Organizer Playbook (Guide)
Global Read Aloud
One Book to Connect the World
Connect with classrooms around the world through stories! Watch this video from the 2015 school year to explore the inspiration behind this project and how your class can participate.
2016 Contenders (Authors/Books by Age)
International Dot Day
Make your mark this school year! September 15th-ish is International Dot Day! Join the celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration! Based on the story “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds, this is a great way to start the year by celebrating the creative talents of children.
Watch the videos below to see examples of students collaborating creatively and get inspired to create:
Resources:
