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Hmm…dots?nWhat is Dot Day all about?
Hmm…dots?nWhat is Dot Day all about?n
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nWouldnyou have guessed it’s a day to encourage creativity?
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nAnday to celebrate those who think “outside the box”?
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nAnday for all of us to encourage each other to “make their mark” innnew and exciting ways?
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nWell,naccording to the International Dot Day website, that’s exactlynwhat Dot Day is all about!
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Itnall starts with the book The Dot, by Peter H. Reynolds. A hugenpercentage of reviewers on Amazon loved this book, which is about anfrustrated child who claims she “can’t” draw but is coaxed into anvoyage of discovery of her own creativity by an art teacher.
Itnall starts with the book The Dot, by Peter H. Reynolds. A hugenpercentage of reviewers on Amazon loved this book, which is about anfrustrated child who claims she “can’t” draw but is coaxed into anvoyage of discovery of her own creativity by an art teacher.n
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nIfnyou have access to this book, read it! You might also take a peek atnbooks such as Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, by BettynEdwards, and Drawing with Children, by Mona Brookes.
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Ofncourse, creativity isn’t just art! Here are some creativity-boosting games.
Ofncourse, creativity isn’t just art! Here are some creativity-boosting games. n
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nDonsome creative writing! Improvise on the piano, or write a song fornthe guitar. Create an original dance or skit or board game. Bencreative, and think up something great to do to celebrate yourncreativity!
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nAlsonon this date:
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nMystery writer Agatha Christie’s birthday
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nIndependence Day in 5 Central American nations!
