Not (Just) a Dot: A Literacy-Inspired Maker Activity

15-30 mins
Ages

Making and Literacy Connections

Using the book "Not a Stick" as a mentor text, the Changemaker Jessica Newton challenged students to think about Makedo Scru-Dots as more than just a dot to practice writing skills and problem-solving!

Subjects
English, Visual Arts, Health and Physical Education

Objectives

Preparation

Materials

  • Makedo Invent Kit

  • Squares of Upcycled cardboard

  • Makedo Scrus and Scru-Dots

  • Black markers 

  • Coloured pens/ crayons/ pencils 

  • Optional: eye stickers/googly eyes

Unsure of which cardboard to use? Read our guide here.

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