Every year on September 15th, children, educators, and parents around the world come together to celebrate International Dot Day, inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ book, The Dot. This special day encourages kids to embrace their creativity, express themselves through art, and develop confidence in their abilities—all by starting with a simple dot!

What is International Dot Day?

International Dot Day was founded to inspire kids to “make their mark” and explore the power of creativity. It’s all about self-expression, imagination, and celebrating uniqueness. Schools, libraries, and art studios participate by hosting activities that allow children to create, experiment, and build confidence in their artistic talents.

Why is Dot Day Important?

Dot Day encourages children to:

• Develop Creativity – Through art and play, kids can explore different materials and techniques.
• Build Confidence – Starting with a single dot, children learn that their ideas and creations have value.
• Encourage Collaboration – Many Dot Day activities involve teamwork, helping kids appreciate different artistic perspectives.

Roylco Products for Dot Day Fun!

If you’re looking for engaging, hands-on activities for Dot Day, Roylco has the perfect products to inspire creativity!

1. Color Diffusing Circles

These absorbent paper circles are a fun and dynamic way to experiment with color blending! Simply add liquid watercolor or markers, then spray with water to watch beautiful, one-of-a-kind designs emerge. This activity helps kids explore color theory, artistic experimentation, and self-expression, making it a great Dot Day project.

2. Paper Circle Popz

Take dot art to the next level with Paper Circle Popz! These sturdy paper circles can be folded, layered, and decorated in countless ways. Kids can create pop-up art, collages, or collaborative dot murals—letting their creativity shine in 3D form!

Get Creative and Celebrate Dot Day!

Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or homeschooler, Dot Day is a fantastic opportunity to inspire children to think outside the box and embrace the creative process. Using Roylco’s Color Diffusing Circles and Circle Paper Popz, kids can celebrate in an artistic and engaging way, making their mark—one dot at a time!

How will you celebrate Dot Day this year? Share your creative ideas with us!