The Dot: Read-Aloud STEM Kit

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Grades K-2

The Dot Gives One Student a Book and a STEM Challenge in One Kit

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Start with a dot, end with a design. This single-student kit pairs Peter H. Reynolds’s The Dot with dot stickers, coffee filters, pipe cleaners, and an activity guide that turns the story’s message—everyone can create—into a hands-on building experience. Designed by Carly & Adam for home learning, enrichment, or individual classroom use.

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Students Served: 1
Book Included
Book Included
Single Student
Single Student
Grades K–2
Grades K–2
All Materials Included
All Materials Included
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
  • Student activity guide
  • Dot stickers
  • Toothpicks
  • Clay stick
  • Coffee filters
  • Plastic cup (2 oz)
  • Eye dropper
  • Straws
  • Pipe cleaners
  • Transparent tape
  • Binder clips
  • Minifigure cutouts
SPECIFICATIONS & SAFETY
  • Students Served: 1
  • Author: Guides by Carly Speicher. The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds.
  • Note: Printed teacher's guide not included.
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The Dot: Read-Aloud STEM Kit

The Dot: Read-Aloud STEM Kit

Regular price $37.75
Regular price $0.00 Sale price $37.75

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The Dot: Read-Aloud STEM Kit

One Dot. Endless Possibilities.

Everything one student needs to read The Dot and then create something inspired by the story. From dot art to 3-D building, this kit turns creative confidence into hands-on engineering.
Book Included

Book Included

The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds comes right in the kit. The story sets the stage for every activity.

Unique Materials Set

Unique Materials Set

Dot stickers, coffee filters, eye droppers, clay, and minifigure cutouts create activities you won’t find in other kits.

Self-Directed Activity Guide

Self-Directed Activity Guide

The student guide walks through each challenge step by step. No teaching experience required.

Art and Engineering Combined

Art and Engineering Combined

Dot art, color mixing with coffee filters, and 3-D construction with toothpicks and clay blend creativity with STEM skills.

What Students Will Do

One student reads a picture book and explores STEM through art and building challenges.
  • Read The Dot independently or with an adult
  • Create dot art with stickers and patterns
  • Explore color mixing with coffee filters and eye droppers
  • Build a 3-D structure with toothpicks and clay
  • Use minifigure cutouts in creative designs
  • Share the finished creation and explain the design

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Read: The student reads The Dot (or listens to an adult read it). Discuss what it means to “make your mark.”

Explore: Use dot stickers to create patterns and designs. Experiment with color mixing by dropping water onto coffee filters with the eye dropper.

Build: Use toothpicks, clay, straws, pipe cleaners, and tape to construct a 3-D creation. Incorporate minifigure cutouts into the design.

Share: Display the finished creation and explain how one dot grew into something bigger.

Creative Confidence—The Dot’s message that “everyone can create” removes the fear of failure and encourages students to experiment freely.

Science Through Art—Coffee filter color mixing introduces absorption and color theory through a beautiful, tactile experience.

3-D Construction Skills—Building with toothpicks and clay develops spatial reasoning, structural thinking, and fine motor skills that transfer to more complex engineering challenges.

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Most Affordable Entry Point

Most Affordable Entry Point

This is the lowest-cost way to experience Carly & Adam’s read-aloud STEM format.

Book Included

Book Included

The Dot is in the box. No separate purchase needed.

Unique Art + STEM Activities

Unique Art + STEM Activities

Coffee filter color mixing and dot art set this kit apart from traditional STEM products.

Educator-Designed

Educator-Designed

Created by Carly & Adam for authentic, joyful STEM learning at any skill level.

No Prep, No Experience Needed

No Prep, No Experience Needed

Self-directed guide means anyone can facilitate the activity.

Standards Aligned

Standards Aligned

Connects to NGSS and Common Core standards for grades K–2.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the book included?

Yes. The single Kit includes The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds.

Is a teacher guide included?

The printed teacher’s guide is not included in the single Kit but is available as a free download from the product page.

Can a parent use this at home?

Yes. The student activity guide is self-directed and designed for home use. No STEM background needed.

How long does the activity take?

Approximately 45–60 minutes including the read-aloud, art exploration, and building time.

What age is this appropriate for?

Grades K–2 (approximately ages 5–8). Younger children may need adult assistance with toothpick construction.

How is this different from the Not a Box Kit?

Both kits pair a picture book with STEM challenges but use different materials and themes. The Dot Kit features dot art, coffee filter color mixing, and minifigure cutouts. The Not a Box Kit features geoboard exploration and box transformation.