International Dot Day is a global celebration of thousands of people around the world joins together in a celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration. The story began on 15th September 2009, when Teacher Terry Shay brought Peter H. Reynold’s book “The Dot” into his classroom to share it’s story with the children. Not knowing that it would move so many people, that it grew out to a international celebration.
The Dot is a beautiful story of a caring teacher who dares a student, who doubted her ability to be creative, to trust in herself. The teacher asked her to be brave enough to “make her mark”. It all begins with a simple dot on a piece of paper what develops into a journey of self-discovery and sharing. The dot is now a symbol of inspiration for children and adults around the world to do the same. The story pictures an image in order to reach people’s hearts.
We think the dot moves the world to a better place. Sometimes all that people need is a spark or cheer to be happy and do great things. The message of this story can touch people’s soul and emotion. We are definitely touched, moved, by the story of the dot. What about you?
Believe in yourself and make your mark today! Use all your social media to share the magic: #DotDay, #Makeyourmark.
This beautiful short film uses the animations of the book to tell the touching story.
