The Dot STEM Activities

Description

Get CREATIVE with the book “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds. These STEM and STEAM Activities are perfect for back-to-school or for celebrating the Dot Day on September 15.

Dot Day is more than just fun and colors; it’s an untapped goldmine for teaching students about a growth mindset. But let’s get real— time’s ticking and you’ve got a gazillion things to cover. How can you squeeze in yet another thing?

Ignore the growth mindset, and what do you get? Students who are afraid to try, to fail, to grow. Kids who think their abilities are set in stone. That’s a heavyweight for you, for them, for everyone.

I’ve got you back with effortless STEAM Activities that are as educational as it is unforgettable. Meet Dot Day STEM Activities for Growth Mindset—Your one-stop to make this Dot Day epic, meaningful, and yes, educational.

Here’s what you’ll get:

• 2 STEM Challenges: engineer a schoolhouse for Vashti; create an easel to hold Vashti’s dot!
• Dot Art Printable: Because art is life.
• Engineering Design One Pager and Flipbook: No guesswork.
• Teacher Instructions & Answer Key: Easy-Peasy!

Literacy Skills Include:

• Story Elements
• Making Inferences
• Character Development
• Theme & Message

Materials for STEM Challenges Include:

• Dot Stickers
• Craft Sticks
• Tape
• Index Cards
• Printables

Imagine your classroom buzzing with curiosity and beaming with pride! This isn’t just another activity; it’s an experience your kiddos won’t forget.

Ideas for Use:

• Growth Mindset Lessons
• Art Integration
• Literacy Centers

This isn’t just another “activity.” It’s a growth mindset catalyst, a literacy booster, and let’s face it, a teacher life-saver. Because I see your hard work, and I’m committed to supporting you in every way I can.

Your students are waiting for those a-ha moments. Let’s give ’em something to talk about.