● programs

signature events

we bring people together to celebrate creativity, spark curiosity, and make learning joyful— all the time, year-round. we hope you’ll join in!

● create

international dot day

what it is: a global celebration on september 15th-ish, inspired by peter h. reynolds' book the dot, encouraging people of all ages to "make their mark" through creativity and self-expression. more than 30 million people have participated since 2011!

who it's for: students, educators, families, and creative individuals worldwide.

why it works: it fosters a sense of courage and collaboration, empowering individuals to embrace their creative potential and share it with the world

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● celebrate

word collector week

what it is: a week-long celebration of all words— words that inspire us, confuse us, and words make us feel something! inspired by peter h. reynolds’ books the word collector and the gift of words, hundreds of schools participate each year during the first week of march.

who it’s for: all kids and word-lovers!

why we love it: kids get to explore all kinds of words and learn about them as powerful tools! teachers across the country are using the week to inspire a passion for language and literature.

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