Willow Road Elementary School, part of Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen, recently observed International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration. This special day was inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ book, The Dot, after it was shared by teacher Terry Shay with his class in 2009.
Willow Road Elementary School celebrated the day by reading The Dot and creating artwork inspired by the story. A heartwarming tale of a caring teacher who encourages a doubting student to trust her abilities and “make her mark” by creating a simple dot, young students have loved Peter H. Reynold’s The Dot for years. The book’s bravery and journey of self-discovery have ignited a ripple of inspiration reaching children and adults across the globe.
