Time to Doodle!

- Grades
- Grades 2–6, Middle School, Elementary
- File type
- Preparation
- Print ready
- Subject
- Holiday & Seasonal, Life Studies
- Topic
- fun note taking, doodle
- Resource types
- Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Activities
- Preparation
- Print ready
About this resource
What's inside this resource
Introduction:
Children will learn about how doodling can be a helpful tool. They will experiment with doodling in various ways and be introduced to a fun graphic novel called, Doodleville by Chad Sell. You may even decide to celebrate the unique holiday, National Doodle Day, on September 3rd, if you happen to come across this lesson around that time of year. Be sure to check out the extension activities at the end of the lesson for resources related to using doodling as a note taking tool and more!
Objectives:
Recall facts about doodling, the benefits of doodling, and National Doodle Day
Experiment with doodling and discuss my thoughts about doodling
Outline:
Build Interest & Knowledge: 3 resources and discussion
Read: 1 book with online option
Doodle: 2+ doodling activities
Want to Dig Deeper: 2 resources for more doodling activities and doodle note taking, links to extended lessons and collections
Grades:
Fun for the Whole Family
The suggested chapter book is best for grades 2nd - 6th
Why Use This Lesson?
Throughout this short lesson, children will be introduced to ways to use doodling to relieve stress, create art, take notes, and more! They will be introduced to a fun graphic novel book series which will hopefully result in a trip to the library to check out more books! Have fun celebrating Doodle Day with the children in your life!
In the classroom
Teaching tips & learning objectives
Learning objectives
- Discuss how doodling can help with thinking and attention
- Try doodling in more than one way
Skills covered
- Discussion — responding to questions about the benefits of doodling
- Creative expression — doodling along with the lesson's prompts
Good to know
Questions teachers ask about this resource
Is Doodleville part of the lesson file?
Doodleville by Chad Sell is the recommended read for the lesson but is not included; the lesson lists an online option for it as well as the library.
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Concepts & topics
Core concepts
- Doodling
- Note-taking
- National Doodle Day
- Graphic novels
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