The Dot by Peter Reynolds Book Activities

Reading The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds is the perfect way to kick off International Dot Day on September 15! This book companion extends the story with reading, writing, math, art, STEM, crowns, crafts, and more.

With so many activities included, use it as a book study to celebrate all week long, or come back to the story later in the year to encourage creativity, confidence, and a growth mindset.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

⭐ Teacher Tools

• Getting Started Guide
• Book Poster
• Author Poster
• Before, During, & After Reading Questions
• Guided Comprehension Questions
• Comprehension Worksheet (+ Answer Key)

⭐ Vocabulary Activities

• Vocabulary Word Wall Cards
• Vocabulary Support Cards
• Vocabulary Practice Worksheets
• ABC Order Activity

⭐ Story Elements & Reading Skills

• Story Elements Poster & Worksheets
• Flip Book Activity
• Making Predictions Worksheet
• Author’s Purpose Worksheet
• Main Idea Worksheets
• Opinion Writing Worksheets
• My Favorite Part Worksheet
• Problem & Solution Worksheet
• Character Traits Circle Maps
• Character Analysis Activity
• Making Connections Worksheets
• Fiction vs. Nonfiction Worksheet
• Growth Mindset Worksheets

⭐ Crafts, Retelling, & Writing

• Writing Craftivity
• Differentiated Writing Prompts
• Popsicle Stick Retelling Puppets
• Dot Craft
• Sequencing Worksheets
• Read & Sequence Activity
• Cut & Paste Sequencing Activity
• I Can Make a Dot Interactive Book
• Vashti’s Art Show Activity
• Dot Challenge
• Dot to Art Activities
• Squiggle to Art Activities

⭐ Readers, Literacy, & Phonics

• I See The Dot Emergent Reader
• I Can Mix Colors Emergent Reader
• Rhyming Art Activity
• Words of Art Rhyming Activity
• Watercolor Words Unscramble
• Syllable Art Activity

⭐ Art, Science, STEM, & Math Extensions

• Mixing Colors Posters
• Primary & Secondary Color Posters
• Cellophane Color Paddles
• Color Mixing Worksheets
• Pipette Color Mixing Activity
• Baking Soda Color Mixing Experiment
• Color Mixing Investigation
• Dot Sticker STEM Challenge
• DOTS Candy STEM Challenge
• Dot Drop Experiment
• Graphing Activities
• Make 10/20 Math Mats & Recording Sheets
• Addition & Subtraction Mats
• Dot Day Math Activities
• Dot Patterning Activity
• Make 10 Worksheet
• Sort by Size Activity

This is a companion resource designed to pair with The Dot by Peter Reynolds. The book itself is not included. This resource was created by A Dab of Glue Will Do and is not endorsed or affiliated with the author or publisher in any way.