Dot

 Description: In this project we incorporated a book into our art lesson. We started off by reading "The Dot" and went over how we could incorporate it into an art project. We used different watercolor techniques to complete this activity. We used coffee filters to help the watercolor spead to different parts to make the dot come to life!


Extension Activty: As an extension activity I would have students use their dots and have them right an essay or short paragraph describing what their dot means to them and the significance a dot can make! 

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