How to Doodle for FUN, Teaching, and Learning

I’ve become Obsessed with doodles and I’m inviting you along!!

I’m so thankful for the Doodle Institute!

What art supplies do I need?

All you need to get started is something to write with and something to write on. Use the supplies you have add fun things if and when you can.

Related: Benefits of Doodling

According to Harvard. Doodling isn’t just what 3-year olds do on the paper placemats at the restaurant.

Doodling:

Improves memory
Relieves stress
Improves focus

What if you can’t draw?

If you can draw a dot, you can doodle. Let me introduce you to Diane with the Doodle Institute.

I met Diane by accident. I LOVE that!

One of my facebook coaches, Rachel Miller, was interviewing her and I got drawn in the second she added the Welcome page with the really cute flowers.

I leaned closer to the screen.

I NEED to know how to draw those!

By the end of the interview, I was looking a page of doodles I created and I ran to get my wallet. I bought Diane’s 21 Days of Doodles, Sketchbook Basics, and You Can Doodle 200 Icons.

Oh, It’s amazing how happy a cute little flower, or house makes your heart!

As a teacher, coach, and homeschool mom I have to say, doodling is secret sauce.

It captivates you kids, holds your audience, and makes thoughts and lessons come to life.

Doodling is for all ages and people of all walks of life.

Pro tips:

Take on class at a time, or binge watch them like me
Practice a little everyday
Take messy note and ideas and begin turning them into doodles and visual pictures
Practice, practice, practice.

Drawing with pencil, pen, or brush on paper isn’t just for artists. For anyone who actively exercises the brain, doodling and drawing are ideal for making ideas tangible.
Steven Heller

Join the Doodle Institute and see what all the fuss and fun is all about.

I bet you and you kids will fall in love with doodling.

Researchers have discovered that doodling can actually inspire creativity, engage students academically, and help hold their attention.
Learning Liftoff

Doodling

Keeps the Brain Active
Improves Memory Recall
Encourages Creativity
Recruits Additional Senses

Tools for Doodling

Paper and pencil, right?

Sure! But if you really want to give your kids a true taste of the magic, you can hand them some inexpensive HIGH quality tools.

Spiral Bound Drawing pads that can also be used with watercolors

Artist Markers. Quality makes a difference!

I didn’t know Diane had an affiliate program when I first began telling everyone about how awesome she is. Anyone who sees how good her classes and teaching is will understand why I signed up immediately!

Do you doodle?

Do your kids doodle?

Don’t let fear, frustration, or doubt creep in. Truly you can draw as well as Diane with practice!

Practice! Even if it’s just for 5 minutes and it doesn’t need to be a perfect final piece. Every single time you’re drawing and sketching, you’re improving not only your lines but also your confidence!

This is good for the soul…