Welcome to Story Time with Miss Sharon! Today is going to be all about DOTS in celebration of International Dot Day, a celebration of creativity inspired by the book The Dot. Dot Day is a day to think about ways in which we can use our special talents to make the world a better place.

At the library we celebrate International Dot Day by decorating our bulletin board with DOTS created by you. This year I will miss seeing all of your wonderful creations.

Let’s start with our good morning song!

Song: Good Morning Song

Good morning, friends   (big wave)

What do you say?   (cup hand around mouth)

It’s going to be   (bring arms above head into circle

A beautiful day!   (bring arms down)

So clap your hands,   (clap hands)

And stomp your feet.   (stomp feet)

Jump up and down   (jump up and down)

And have a seat.   (slowly sit down)

 

Book: The Dot

Written and illustrated by Peter Reynolds. Read with the permission of Candlewick Press.

Our first book inspired International Dot Day. It is about Vashti, a young girl who thought she couldn’t draw, and the art teacher who taught her that drawing is about confidence.

Song: The More We Get Together

The more we get together, together, together,
the more we get together, the happier we’ll be.
‘Cause your friends are my friends,
and my friends are your friends,
the more we get together the happier we’ll be!

Book: Polka Dots for Poppy

Written and illustrated by Amy Schwartz. Read with the permission of Holiday House.

Flannel Board: Polka Dots 

Five little polka dots lay on the floor,
One sat up and then there were four.

Four blue polka dots got on their knees,
One tipped over and then there were three.

Three blue polka dots stood on one shoe,
One fell down and then there were two.

Two blue polka dots started to run,
One stopped quickly and then there was only one.

One blue polka dot rolled toward the door,

When it disappeared, there were no more!

 

Craft: Pom Pom (DOTS) Peace Sign

Your kit includes an assortment of pom poms and a chipboard peace sign. The only thing you will need for this craft is glue! I suggest assembling your peace sign on a piece of wax paper to collect the glue. Kits are available at the Youth Services Desk and the drive-up window while supplies last.

  • Cover the peace sign with glue.
  • Stick on your pom poms dots in any pattern you choose.

Now you have a Pom Pom (DOTS) Peace sign!

– Sharon, Youth Services Assistant