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.

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Prepare and Set Up the Classroom

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Doodling Session

15 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Sharing

5 minutes

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Welcome to Doodling Fun!

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

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

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!

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

Time to Share!

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.

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The Joy of Doodling

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