lenny

The Joy of Doodling

Lesson Plan

Doodling for Relaxation

Introduce kindergarten students to doodling as a fun, expressive tool for emotional awareness and fine motor skill development.

Doodling in kindergarten can boost creativity, help children express their feelings, and refine their fine motor skills in a playful, engaging way.

Audience

Kindergarten Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Fun, simple guided doodling.

Materials

Doodling for Relaxation, Mindfulness Through Doodling, and Create Your Doodle Diary

Prep

Prepare and Set Up the Classroom

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up

5 minutes

  • Welcome the students and show colorful doodles.
  • Explain that doodling is a fun way to share feelings using simple shapes and colors.
  • Ask them what shapes or colors they like.

Step 2

Guided Doodling Session

15 minutes

  • Show the adapted Mindfulness Through Doodling slides using simple language and big images.
  • Encourage students to start with a simple shape (like a circle or square) and add lines or patterns.
  • Walk around and help children by praising their efforts and offering gentle guidance.

Step 3

Reflection and Sharing

5 minutes

  • Invite each student to share one part of their doodle if they wish (optional and supportive).
  • Ask simple questions like "What do you like about your drawing?" or "How does your picture make you feel?"
  • Emphasize that every doodle is special.
lenny
0 educators
use Lenny to create lessons.

No credit card needed

Slide Deck

Welcome to Doodling Fun!

Let's draw and have fun with shapes and colors!

Introduce the idea of fun doodling to the students. Use lots of bright images and simple words to capture their attention.

Doodles Are for Fun

• Use your favorite shapes and colors
• Every drawing is special
• Enjoy making your own art!

Show some playful doodles and explain that there is no right or wrong way to doodle—it's all about having fun.

Let's Start with a Shape

  1. Choose a simple shape (circle, square, or triangle).
  2. Draw it big and bold!
  3. Add funny lines or dots around it.

Guide the children to start with a simple shape. Encourage them to draw a circle, square, or triangle and then decorate it.

Add Some Color!

• Use bright crayons!
• Draw lines, dots, or zigzags.
• Make it as playful as you want!

Encourage children to think about colors and patterns. Ask them to experiment with different marks and show their imagination.

Time to Share!

Show your favorite part of your doodle! Every drawing tells its own story.

Conclude the session with a friendly reminder that all doodles are wonderful. Inspire the children to share what they've drawn, if they feel like it.

lenny

Activity

The Joy of Doodling

Welcome to a fun doodle adventure! This project is all about drawing and sharing our wonderful creations. We'll use a simple doodle diary to keep track of our art and feelings. Let's have fun and be creative together!

Materials

How to Make Your Doodle Diary (30 minutes total)

1. Getting Ready (5 minutes)

  • Find a cozy spot with your drawing paper and crayons.
  • We are going to start our very own doodle diary to keep all our fun drawings safe and sound.

2. Warm-Up Drawing (5 minutes)

  • Look at some colorful doodles and think about what you like about them.
  • Try drawing a simple shape like a circle or a square.





3. Doodle Time (15 minutes)

  • Use the slides from Mindfulness Through Doodling to guide you.
  • Start with your favorite shape, then add lines, dots, or any pattern you like.





  • Let your imagination flow and make your drawing as fun as you want!

4. Sharing Your Doodle Diary (5 minutes)

  • Once you're done doodling, stick or draw your picture into your doodle diary.
  • Talk about your drawing with a friend or a teacher: What did you like about your doodle?





  • Remember, every doodle is special!

Reflection Prompts

After you finish, think about these questions (or have a grown-up help you answer):

  1. What is your favorite part of your doodle?





  2. How did drawing make you feel today?





  3. What colors did you enjoy using the most?





Keep adding to your doodle diary every time you draw, and enjoy your doodle adventure!

Happy Doodling!

lenny
lenny