Students from Glenn Duffy Elementary and Gravette Upper Elementary came together on September 15 to celebrate International Dot Day. Inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot, the event encouraged students to “make their mark,” embrace creativity, and see the power of collaboration.
Each student created their own dot artwork in art class, then joined classmates on the field to form one large human dot. A professional drone operator, Epperson Drones of Grove, Oklahoma, captured the moment from above.
Art teacher Morgan Knuckles explained why the project resonates so strongly: “This book encourages students to just make a mark and see where it takes them! Then they can teach and inspire others.” She added, “I always emphasize the collaborative aspect, so how cool is it that we were able to collaborate with a whole other school!”
Fellow art teacher Brandi Brown agreed, noting, “The book models perseverance, self-belief, and the idea that small beginnings can grow into something amazing. I hope students remember how all of their individual dots came together to make one amazing, giant art work, and how each piece mattered, they matter!”
Dot Day is celebrated by millions of children around the world each year, showing how creativity and courage can grow when shared together.