Every year on January 22nd, people around the world come together to celebrate National Polka Dot Day. It's a day filled with fun, fashion, and of course, polka dots! But what exactly is National Polka Dot Day and why should you join in on the festivities? Let's dive into the world of polka dots and discover the joy they bring.

What's the Deal with Polka Dots?

Polka dots are those delightful little circles that adorn everything from clothing to accessories to crafts. They're playful, whimsical, and have a certain retro charm that never goes out of style. There's something undeniably cheerful about these dots.

Why January 22nd?

Now, you might be wondering why National Polka Dot Day falls on January 22nd. Well, it's all thanks to a certain iconic character who has become synonymous with polka dots. That's right, we're talking about Minnie Mouse! January 22nd is Minnie Mouse's birthday, and what better way to celebrate than by embracing her signature style?

Polka Dot Frames

Materials Needed: paper, Kwik Stix, Magic Stix, and mini picture frames

1. Cut small pieces of paper to fit the shape of your mini picture frame
2. Draw polka dots in different sizes and colors
3. Place your drawings into the mini frames

Check out this craft on Instagram @suzannedevineclark

Cardboard Dot

Materials Needed: cardboard, Kwik Stix, scissors, empty toilet paper or paper towel roll, and paint

1. Cut a piece of cardboard into a circle
2. Paint with Kwik Stix and create a background
3. Use different colors to paint polka dots on top of the background
4. To add more dots and dimension, dip the end of an empty paper towel roll into paint
5. Press down onto the cardboard with the empty cardboard roll

Check out this craft on Instagram @amymcreynolds

Dot Collage

Materials Needed: paper and Kwik Stix

1. Distribute a piece of paper to each classmate 
2. Paint a dot on the page with Kwik Stix
3. Paint in all the white spaces
4. Once each student is finished, form a collage onto a bulletin board to create a wall of polka dots!

Check out this craft on Instagram @paintedpaperart

Rainbow Polka Dots

Materials Needed: Kwik Stix, notebook or sketch book, and markers

1. Paint the background of your notebook with Kwik Stix
2. Follow a rainbow pattern from one page onto the next
3. Use markers to draw polka dots onto both pages

Check out this craft on Instagram @eemakesstuff

Dots On Dots

Materials Needed: construction paper, Kwik Stix, dot markers, glue, scissors, and a large piece of white paper

1. Cut colored construction paper into circles
2. Glue onto a large piece of white paper
3. Paint with Kwik Stix around the construction paper circles
4. Use dot markers to create polka dots in different colors

Check out this craft on Instagram @mrsgreenartartbaby

Spiral Polka Dots

Materials Needed: white paper and Kwik Stix

 Polka Dots and Layering Colors

Materials Needed: paper and different colored Kwik Stix

1. Paint polka dots onto a piece of paper
2. Use different colored Kwik Stix to layer colors
3. Draw small polka dots around the page to fill the space

Check out this craft on Instagram @ashcanworks