The story...
It's the end of art but Vashti has nothing on her paper. She feels that she can't draw. Her teacher encourages her and says "Just make your mark and see where it takes you."
Vashti makes her mark and turns into a dot making machine! So much that she has her own art show! The story ends with a young boy attending the art show and saying to Vashti, "I wish I could draw like you. I can't draw a straight line with a ruler." And what does Vashti say? "Show me. (He does and draws a squiggly line.) And now, sign it!"
Video story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5mGeR4AQdM
In the art studio we talk about how we are individuals and all different. Should our artwork look the same? No way! Yes, we are usually working on the same project guidelines but everyone's result looks different. That's why art is so magical!
Every student at NFE has "made their mark" on a coffee filter (a great dot!) and they will be displayed in the hallway as a collaborative mural!
Now YOU can go make YOUR mark!
Check out this website:
http://www.thedotclub.org/dotday/