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The Dot Peter Reynolds Paper Chain READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
The Dot Peter Reynolds Paper Chain READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
The Dot Peter Reynolds Paper Chain READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
The Dot Peter Reynolds Paper Chain READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
The Dot Peter Reynolds Paper Chain READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
The Dot Peter Reynolds Paper Chain READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
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The Dot Peter Reynolds Paper Chain READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
The Dot Peter Reynolds Paper Chain READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
The Dot Peter Reynolds Paper Chain READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
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"I used this monthly for out stem activities. I also like how this incorporates the growth mindset which is so important for students understanding the concept of productive struggle."
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Description

Students learn and develop a Growth Mindset through this STEM Challenge!

The Dot STEM activity works as a great companion to The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. This is an excellent International Dot Day Activity.

What can you build with a dot?

In this STEM Challenge, students are asked to create the longest paper chain using only Dot Stickers and paper.

The Engineering Design Process:

In this STEM activity, students follow the six step Engineering Design Process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Experiment, Improve.

Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't.

Aligns with NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards).

Includes:

  • Teacher Instructions (with photos)
  • Student Instructions
  • Student Planning and Reflection Pages
  • Growth Mindset Posters
  • STEM Journal
  • NGSS Standards
  • TpT Digital Version for Distance Learning with Google Classroom

Digital Activity:

To use Easel for Distance Learning, select "Open in Easel" on this listing. Works with computers, laptops, chromebooks, ipads, and tablets.

Materials List:

  • Dot Stickers
  • Paper
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds (Recommended)

This resource is designed for:

Amazing resource for STEM club, STEM teachers, Librarians, Makerspaces, and Elementary Teachers who want to create a hands-on educational environment in their classroom!

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The Dot Peter Reynolds Paper Chain READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity

$3.50

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Grades
1st - 4th
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Pages
15
Teaching Duration
50 minutes

What others say

"I used this monthly for out stem activities. I also like how this incorporates the growth mindset which is so important for students understanding the concept of productive struggle."
star
Alison K.

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Integrate stories and STEM and develop a Growth Mindset!The International Dot Day STEM Challenges Bundle works as a great companion to The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. These Growth Mindset STEM challenges are perfect International Dot Day Activities.Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. A
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Description

Students learn and develop a Growth Mindset through this STEM Challenge!

The Dot STEM activity works as a great companion to The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. This is an excellent International Dot Day Activity.

What can you build with a dot?

In this STEM Challenge, students are asked to create the longest paper chain using only Dot Stickers and paper.

The Engineering Design Process:

In this STEM activity, students follow the six step Engineering Design Process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Experiment, Improve.

Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't.

Aligns with NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards).

Includes:

  • Teacher Instructions (with photos)
  • Student Instructions
  • Student Planning and Reflection Pages
  • Growth Mindset Posters
  • STEM Journal
  • NGSS Standards
  • TpT Digital Version for Distance Learning with Google Classroom

Digital Activity:

To use Easel for Distance Learning, select "Open in Easel" on this listing. Works with computers, laptops, chromebooks, ipads, and tablets.

Materials List:

  • Dot Stickers
  • Paper
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds (Recommended)

This resource is designed for:

Amazing resource for STEM club, STEM teachers, Librarians, Makerspaces, and Elementary Teachers who want to create a hands-on educational environment in their classroom!

Follow us!

TpT Store

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Copyright ©Carly and Adam. All rights reserved by Carly and Adam. This product is to be used by the purchaser only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be sold, distributed, or displayed digitally (in part or in whole) for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

Reviews

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Great Activity for STEM classes! Super cute and well thought out! Students said it was fun!
Rated 5 out of 5
March 12, 2026
Great Activity for STEM classes! Super cute and well thought out! Students said it was fun!
Keisha P.
227 reviews • Louisiana
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Rated 5 out of 5
June 12, 2025
My students really enjoyed this resource in my classroom! Worth it!
Kayla Miller
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59 reviews
Grades taught: 2nd
Rated 5 out of 5
December 3, 2024
I used this monthly for out stem activities. I also like how this incorporates the growth mindset which is so important for students understanding the concept of productive struggle.
Alison Kan
(TPT Seller)
69 reviews
Grades taught: 1st
Rated 5 out of 5
April 16, 2024
We did this at the beginning of the year as part of a GRIT lesson! It was great!
Heather Myers
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250 reviews
Grades taught: 1st
Rated 5 out of 5
March 28, 2024
This was a great and useful resource. Thank you so much.
Sarah Higgins
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209 reviews
Grades taught: 2nd, 3rd
Rated 5 out of 5
December 17, 2023
Great activity to go with the book. Different then activities I have used in the past and students enjoyed it.
Kelsey Krumme
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438 reviews
Grades taught: 3rd
Rated 5 out of 5
August 22, 2023
The students loved this additional activity to go with our EL study of THE Dot. It was a great Friday activity!
Melissa R.
589 reviews
Grades taught: 2nd
Rated 5 out of 5
July 30, 2023
This resource was so helpful for both myself and ultimately my students!
Christa White
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306 reviews
Grades taught: 3rd

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Standards

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NGSSK-2-ETS1-2
Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
NGSSK-2-ETS1-3
Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.
NGSSK-2-ETS1-1
Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
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