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Time to Doodle!

National Doodle Day lesson (September 3) on doodling as a thinking and note-taking tool, with articles and discussion questions, the graphic novel Doodleville by Chad Sell, and doodle-along activities.
Grades
Grades 2–6, Middle School, Elementary
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Updated Oct 26, 2026

Subject
Holiday & Seasonal, Life Studies
Topic
fun note taking, doodle
Resource types
Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Activities
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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

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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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