We all start somewhere. Even rocket scientists once had to learn their numbers, recognize their letters and ask their very first “why?” This week’s #ocsbFridayFeeling celebrates those small beginnings and the curiosity, creativity and courage that can turn them into something much bigger.
That idea is at the heart of International Dot Day, inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot. In the story, a student who believes she can’t draw is encouraged to simply “make a mark and see where it takes you.” One small dot becomes the beginning of something she didn’t yet know she was capable of. Across the OCSB this week, students made their own marks and celebrated the individual gifts and ideas each person brings.
There were new beginnings everywhere. Kindergarten students discovered that a number can be represented in many different ways. “Letter Detectives” searched the halls for hidden letters, while young scientists slowed down to examine insects through magnifying glasses. Students found new ways to express themselves en français through music, while others connected math and writing by representing numbers in standard form, word form and cursive.
Each activity started somewhere simple, but gave students room to observe, wonder, practise and discover. That’s the beautiful thing about a beginning: we rarely know where it might lead.
As we Nourish New Beginnings, we’re reminded that learning isn’t about already having the answers. It’s about developing the confidence to ask questions, follow an idea and try something you haven’t done before. Every artist, scientist, writer and, yes, rocket scientist started there too. Sometimes all it takes is making that first mark and seeing where it takes you. 🟠🚀✨
