Welcome to another school year! While it is a very different start than what we are used to, our ability to share in the joy and wonder of reading never changes! 
In recent years, a fun and enjoyable way to begin the school year is for me to read Peter H. Reynold’s book, The Dot to classes. This is the story of a young girl who is struggling with her art and her confidence. The theme of the book is to make your mark and see where it takes you. This year I am teaching one day a week in Ms. McQueen’s class, so we celebrated Dot Day on September 15th by exploring with dot painting, nature mandalas, patterning, the 3D Quiver app, and made links to Metis art. In connection to the book, we wondered, “How can we leave a positive mark on our school community this year?”.
Enjoy this video from Peter H. Reynolds and Happy Belated Dot Day!