Hello, friends! Today, we’re going to have some fun with a story called “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds. Are you ready? Let’s dive in!
In art class, everyone was busy, but Vashti was sitting quietly with her paper all empty. Her teacher came over and said, “Wow, a polar bear in a snowstorm!” Vashti giggled and said, “I just can’t draw.”
Her teacher smiled and said, “Just make a mark and see where it takes you.” Vashti thought for a moment and decided to try. She took a marker and made a little dot on her paper.
The next week, Vashti saw her dot framed in a beautiful gold frame above her teacher’s desk. She was surprised and happy!
Vashti got excited and opened her paints. She made a yellow dot, a green dot, a red dot, and a blue dot. She even mixed colors to make new ones, like green from blue and yellow!
Vashti made lots of dots, big and small, using different colors. She even made a dot by not painting it at all!
At the school art show, Vashti’s dots were everywhere! Everyone loved them. A little boy came up to her and said, “I can’t draw.” Vashti smiled and gave him a paper, saying, “Show me!”
The boy drew a squiggly line, and Vashti encouraged him to sign his name. Just like that, he made his own special art!
And that’s the story of “The Dot.” Remember, you can make art too, just like Vashti and her friend. Thanks for joining us for story time. See you next time!
Dot Art Exploration: Gather some paper, markers, and paints. Encourage the children to create their own dot art, just like Vashti. Ask them to experiment with different colors and sizes of dots. Can they make a picture using only dots? Encourage them to mix colors to see what new colors they can create. Display their artwork in the classroom to celebrate their creativity.
Color Mixing Magic: Provide small cups of primary colored water (red, blue, yellow) and some empty cups. Let the children mix the colors to discover what new colors they can create. Ask them questions like, “What happens when you mix blue and yellow?” or “Can you make a new color using all three primary colors?” This hands-on activity helps them understand color mixing in a fun way.
Story Sharing Circle: Sit in a circle and ask each child to share a time when they tried something new, just like Vashti did with her dot. Encourage them to talk about how they felt before and after trying it. This activity helps children reflect on their own experiences and understand the importance of trying new things and being creative.
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Hi, I’m Ryan the Guard and I’m Craig Toby. Welcome to Story Time with Ryan!
Today’s book is “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds. Let’s get started!
In “The Dot,” art class was over, but Vashti sat glued to her chair with her paper empty.
“Wow, Vashti, that’s a cool name! I wish I had a name like that,” said Ryan.
Vashti’s teacher leaned over the blank paper and said, “Ah, a polar bear in a snowstorm!”
“Very funny,” said Vashti. “I just can’t draw.”
Her teacher smiled and said, “Just make a mark and see where it takes you.”
Vashti thought for a moment and replied, “No, that’s not how you draw. You have to know what you’re doing!”
“I’m excited! Where will it take me?” asked Craig.
Vashti grabbed a marker and gave the paper a strong jab.
Her teacher picked up the paper and studied it carefully. “Hmm,” she said, then pushed the paper towards Vashti and quietly added, “And that’s just good advice. Whenever you want someone to sign something, don’t shout at them; whisper right here.”
Vashti thought for a moment and said, “Well, maybe I can’t draw, but I can sign my name.”
The next week, when Vashti walked into art class, she was surprised to see what was hanging above her teacher’s desk. It was the little dot she had drawn, all framed in a swirly gold frame.
“I mean, you can put anything in a swirly gold frame, and it’s going to look good!” said Ryan.
Vashti opened her never-before-used set of watercolors and set to work. She painted a yellow dot, a green dot, a red dot, and a blue dot. She discovered that mixing blue with yellow made a green dot.
Vashti kept experimenting, creating lots of little dots in many colors. “If I can make little dots, I can make big dots!” she exclaimed.
Vashti splashed her colors with a bigger brush on bigger paper to make bigger dots. She even made a dot by not painting it!
At the school art show a few weeks later, Vashti’s many dots made quite a splash.
Vashti noticed a little boy gazing up at her. “I’m shaky at drawing,” he said. “I bet you can!”
“Me? No, I can’t draw,” replied Vashti.
Vashti smiled and handed the boy a blank sheet of paper. “Show me,” she said.
The boy’s pencil shook as he drew his line.
Vashti stared at the boy’s squiggle and then said, “Please sign it!”
And that’s the story of “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds.
Thanks for watching Story Time with Ryan and Craig Toby! We’ll see you next time!
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