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Peter H. Reynolds Creates Bravely with Students at The Conley School
The halls were filled with artwork and laughter could be heard from every room as Peter H. Reynolds walked the halls of the Conley School with the principal Karen Downey.
Organized by the school’s art teacher Cassie Horton, Peter H. Reynolds made a special trip to the elementary school in Whitman, MA. He was overwhelmed by the kindness that poured from every student and the creativity that sparked from the staff. During his two assemblies that included a reading, draw-along, and a Q&A session, Peter got to know the students of Conley.
If you are interested in learning more about custom programs, family nights, and author visits email the team at info@fablevisionlearning.com
Happy International Dot Day!
We are wishing you the best this Dot Day! Thank you for celebrating creativity and bravery with your students. Continue inspiring them to make their mark. Click below to watch Peter make his mark for you this Dot Day!
Enjoy the newest resource for Dot Day! Keep your place while reading The Dot and other books with bookmarks. Click below to download your Dot Day bookmarks today!
March is Creativity Month!
March is here! We are happy to re-release one of our popular classroom posters: March is Creativity Month. You'll find great tips for celebrating creativity month. Our lead ambassador (and dear educator friend) Terry Shay wrote the tips, while Peter H. Reynolds provided the illustrations. Keep in mind — you can take these tips and apply them to celebrate creativity in ANY month!
March (2014) is creativity month!
International Dot Day Website, Posters, and Certificate!
Join more than a million educators and students for International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity in the classroom based on Peter H. Reynolds' award-winning book The Dot. Learn more by visiting the official Dot Day website.
Will you be joining in the fun this September 15th? Please let us know by signing up — you'll also receive the free Educator's Handbook for International Dot Day.
We're all looking forward to Dot Day, but we'll be celebrating creativity all year long — and we encourage you to do the same! Here are some new posters by Peter...
¡Estamos Celebrando el Día del Punto Todo el Año!
Here are two more - an English poster and a Spanish poster to celebrate getting ready for Dot Day 2013:
Here's another new poster — this one features the official International Dot Day logo:
And here's the new Spanish version — we LOVE seeing the International Dot Day logo en español!
Enjoy this other wonderful poster in French — it's such fun to see the logo en français!
Or maybe you plan to celebrate on September 16th? We've got a English poster and a Spanish poster for that too!
Download this certificate of participation that Peter designed for educators, students, and all other creative individuals who are making their mark:
If you want to help spread the word about Dot Day, please feel free to also download this poster by Peter H. Reynolds:
Many schools are also celebrating on September 14th, during the school week. If your school is celebrating on the 14th, Peter whipped up another poster for you! Enjoy:
Are you connecting with another school via Skype in the Classroom this year? Click here to get this as a printable poster!
Make your mark by printing out this Dot Day poster.
Here's a Dot Day poster in Italian! (Clicca qui per leggere tutto Dimensioni Poster Day Dot stampa.)
Here's an alternate version in Italian. (Clicca qui per un supplente piena di poster formato Giorno Dot stampa!)In closing, here is a Spanish version too! (Haga click aquí para una versión imprimible de este cartel.)
Peter H. Reynolds Honored at 26th Annual Champion of Arts Education Advocacy Awards
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Peter H. Reynolds was honored today at the Massachusetts State House during the 26th Annual Champion of Arts Education Advocacy Awards.
Along with other award recipients including legislators, art teachers, administrators, and students, Peter was recognized for his extraordinary work in promoting arts education. Other awardees included Anita Walker, executive director of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, MA Senator Stanley Rosenberg, MA Representative Alice Peisch, Ernie Boch, Jr. and his Music Drives Us Foundation, and others. Early in the day-long celebration, Peter read from his best-selling book The Dot and spoke about the importance of creativity.
New Posters from Peter H. Reynolds
Welcome your students back to the classroom with a new poster decorating the walls. Start your class on a creative thinking journey with these tips from Peter H. Reynolds on living with purpose. Choose from two options or hang up both!
NEW Animation-ish Tutorial & Challenge!
Peter H. Reynolds’ 7th grade teacher inspired him to animate math concepts. Show your students how to animate what they are learning as well!
The Challenge :
Peter H. Reynolds’ 7th grade teacher inspired him to animate math concepts, and your students can animate what they are learning as well. Motivate your students to combine the art of animation with any concept they have been learning in class. We can't wait to see what they come up with, and we'll publish a selection of outstanding entries in an upcoming blog post!
How to do it :
New to animation? No problem! We’ve collected some quick, simple resources to turn you into a pro in no time.1. First, watch this video tutorial to get an overview of Animation-ish.2. Then visit our website to download your free software trial.3. Lastly, refer to this simple quick start guide as you explore the program.
Submission Information:
When your students have completed their animation, you may email the Animation-ish file to us, or use a program like YouSendIt if the file is too large to email. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions! If you added music or titles, please send us a QuickTime movie. Be sure to follow all student privacy and parental permission guidelines as specified by your school. In your submission for each student, please include:
- Your school name and state (and country, if outside the U.S.)
- The student's first name and grade level
Please email us if you have any questions. We can't wait to see your students' animations!
New Poster: I Believe in Me!
Check out this new free downloadable poster!
Check out this free downloadable poster! Give your students the confidence to put pen to paper and express themselves. This PDF includes two versions of this beautiful poster featuring a poem and illustration by Peter H. Reynolds. Inspire your class to reach for the stars!
Live Wire Digital Storytelling Contest Deadline Extended Until February 18th
Calling all educators and students in the Boston Public Schools! It's not too late to participate in the Live Wire Digital Storytelling Contest. The deadline for the contest, held by the City of Boston's Community Learning Initiative and FableVision, has been extended until February 18, 2011. New contest details will be posted soon!
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(Suggestion: You might encourage your students to explore Animation-ish to create their animated clips - there's a free trial available online!)
For Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: NEW "My Dream" Poster by Peter H. Reynolds
New "My Dream" poster by Peter H. Reynolds - perfect for students learning about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.!
Invite your students to follow in Dr. King's footsteps and share their dreams with the world! This new blank poster by Peter H. Reynolds provides the perfect canvas for them to express their hopes for their lives, their communities, and a better future. Enjoy!
International Dot Day
"The Dot" is about to have a sixth birthday! On or around September 15, read the book "The Dot" to some kids or adult kids. Then have them paint dots.
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Peter H. Reynolds' book "The Dot" is about to have a sixth birthday. It's original Candlewick Press publication date was September 15, 2003. Celebrations will happen all around the world to commemorate this classic book that has inspired so many.
Here is how you can take part. On or around September 15, read the book "The Dot" to some kids or adult kids. Then have them paint dots. Huge dots, little dots, dots without painting dots, you know how it goes.
Take pictures and/or video of the dot creation (or the final project) and email them to terry@reynoldstlc.org. Even if you aren’t currently in a classroom, you can do this with your family or a group of friends. Paint your own happy, creative, joyful dot! Frame the final project and join in the fun!!!The author, Peter H. Reynolds, wrote this about Dot Day,
"Spread the word... Dot Day.. read The Dot, wear dots, eat dots, draw dots, frame dots, connect the dots, splurge on art supplies, try a new medium - a new instrument, write a poem, rearrange your furniture, reconnect the dots with an old friend, make something, make something with a friend, share your creativity with the world. No strict rules on how to celebrate!"