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Zen Doodling Lesson Plan

Learn and practice Zen doodling to enhance relaxation and mindfulness.

Zen doodling helps students reduce stress, improve focus, and express creativity.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Zen Doodling

10 minutes

Step 2

Demonstration

10 minutes

Step 3

Guided Practice

20 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Sharing

15 minutes

Step 5

Cool Down

5 minutes

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Welcome to Zen Doodling

Welcome students to the session on Zen Doodling. Explain that Zen doodling is a form of art that combines creativity with mindfulness, helping to reduce stress and improve focus.

Benefits of Zen Doodling

Discuss the benefits of Zen doodling, emphasizing how it can help with relaxation, stress reduction, and enhancing focus. Mention that it is a form of mindfulness practice.

Basic Zen Doodling Patterns

Introduce some basic Zen doodling patterns. Explain that these patterns are simple and repetitive, which makes them easy to learn and calming to draw.

Showcase a short video demonstrating a Zen doodling technique. Encourage students to observe the flow and rhythm of the doodling process.

Start Your Zen Doodling Journey

Encourage students to start their own Zen doodling practice. Remind them that the focus is on the process, not the outcome. Suggest they try doodling for a few minutes each day to experience the benefits.

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Zen Doodling Techniques

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