International Dot Day / Make Your Mark Dot Art
Make Your Mark Dot Art
Children start with a single dot and turn it into a bold, signed artwork of their own, celebrating the idea that everyone can make their mark.
How to run it
- Gather the group and talk about how every big idea can start with something small, like one dot.
- Give each child a square of card and invite them to make one dot, any size, colour or style.
- Encourage them to build on it with more dots, rings, patterns or colours until it feels finished.
- Have every child sign their artwork proudly and hang the dots together as a group display.
You will need
- square card or paper
- paint
- brushes
- bottle lids and cotton buds for printing
- oil pastels
- markers
Make it easier or harderYounger children can use printing tools and bright paint; older children can experiment with layering, colour blending and 3D dots.
SafetyDot art here is about each child's own mark; Aboriginal dot painting belongs to specific cultures and stories, so don't present this as a copy of it.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 4Children build a positive sense of identity by taking creative risks and signing their own unique work.
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