The Dot- Literature, Art, Culture, and Social Emotional Learning

The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds is a book that focuses on Vashti, a doubtful art student who is encouraged by the teacher to at least make a dot. The teacher’s encouragement blossoms into Vashti continuing to create art and encouraging others. This unit will be a guide for teachers to use in conjunction with the book to explore creativity in writing, art, cultural exploration, and other social/emotional activities. Extension activities in Math, STEM, Robotics, and collaboration are included.

Grade Levels: 4th – 8th
Subjects: Math, Writing, Social Emotional Learning
Resource Type: Activities, Cultural Activities
Total Pages: 14 pages
Answer Key: N/A
Teaching Duration: 2 Weeks