Goodview kids each on a journey of self-exploration
GOODVIEW, Minn. – Just make a mark and see where it takes you. That is the inspiring message behind “The Dot,” a book by Peter Reynolds that has sparked creativity and courage in young artists across the world — including Goodview Elementary Schol. Art teacher Mandy Flesch and her students recently celebrated International Dot Day by making their mark and seeing what happened. In this case, it ended with colorful artwork that adorns the walls of the school. International Dot Day was started in 2009, when a teacher introduced his classroom to the Peter Reynolds story. At Goodview, students read the book and talked about creativity. Then they workrf together to make individual colorful artworks that were later combined into what can be described only as magnificent displays of creativity. And it all startrf with just a little dot.
Flesch. Using International Dot Day as a tool to encourage individual creativity. How much into dots is she? Take a look at her polka dot wardrobe. Images: John Casper
Verbatim
Reynolds: “The Dot’ is a story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to ‘make her mark.’” What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing.