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 Doodle definition

doodle (verb): to draw something without thinking

what you’re doing

doodle (noun): a line or shape that you have drawn

when you aren’t thinking about what you’re doing

Phonemic script: /duːd(ə)l/

Synonyms: draw, scribble

Rhyming words: noodle, oodle, Google

Try this tongue twister!

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noodles.

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Why do we doodle? “It’s a
thinking
tool”

“Doodles are
like fragments of
a map that show “Doodles
how someone’s show
mind works” individuality”

The four learner types and doodling

Auditory learners use doodling in a listening

situation to focus on what’s being said and
demonstrate better recall.

Visual learners use doodling to process

information, ideas and concepts through images
and visualisation.

Kinesthetic learners like to move their hands, such

as through drawing or doodling, to accompany their
learning, which means they think better and this in
turn facilitates ideas.

Reading/Writing learners use doodling, often

repeating one word on the page, to highlight
their focus and thinking.

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 Benefits of doodling OBSERVATION/
LEARNING
EXPERIENCE doodling helps
doodling improves to visualise the
MEMORY the capacity to
doodling is material
think and process
helpful for information
memory visually
retention

CONCENTRATION
doodling is the body’s
way of helping the mind
IMAGINATION/ stay focused, boosting
CREATIVITY concentration. In a
doodling study, participants
exercises retained 30% more
imagination and information whilst
therefore boosts doodling
creativity
PROBLEM
SOLVING
doodling allows a
different access CRITICAL
into problem THINKING
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insights knowledge
exploration,
doodling is thinking
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CLASSROOM
MANAGEMENT
doodling is like a
safety valve that
allows pressure to COMMUNICATION
be dispelled in a doodling is a first attempt
playful and at communication
creative way x
Drawing offers the
opportunity to make
thinking explicit and for
the exchange of ideas
and meaning.

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The science behind doodling and drawing
‘When students draw they are more motivated to learn.’
Ainsworth et al (2011)

‘Recent research in neuroscience, psychology

and design shows that doodling can help people
stay focused, grasp new concepts and retain
information.’
Shellengarger (2014)

‘The doodling group performed

better on the monitoring task and
recalled 29% more information on a surprise memory
test. Unlike many dual task situations, doodling while
working can be beneficial.’
Andrade et al (2009)

There’s a reason why doodles show up in the notebooks

of our most celebrated thinkers, scientists, writers, and innovators. […] A
doodler is concentrating intently, sifting through information, conscious and
otherwise and – more often than we realise – generating massive insights.
Brown (2015)

Capturing important ideas by hand, whether writing words or creating images,

stimulates neural pathways between motor, visual, and cognitive skills. In
other words, writing and drawing can make us smarter.
Muleller (2014)

‘Picture superiority effect’ means that images

are better remembered than words. Studies
show ‘Drawing a to-be-remembered stimulus was
superior to writing it out’. ‘Drawn words were
better recalled than written.’
Wammes et al (2014).

Find article links and references for further reading at 5

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 Everybody doodles!
From celebrities and scientists, to royalty and CEOs, everybody doodles! Can
you match the people to their doodles?

2. Bill Gates
Entrepreneur
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3. George Clooney 4. Elizabeth II

Actor and filmmaker Queen

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Answer Key 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B
Doodle Decoder: What do your doodles mean?

What?
Lines/objects in rows: An organised person
Circular/rounded shapes: An emotional person
Square shapes: A down to earth, practical person
Triangular/pointed shapes: A determined person
Arrows and ladders: An ambitious, impatient person
Shading in of letters: An anxious, tense, person
Intricate patterns: A stressed and conflicted person
Single object/pattern: An active, busy person
Large objects: An outgoing, confident person
Small objects: A shy, reserved person

Where?
Top of page: Reflects dreams and aspirations
Bottom of page: Reflects security and material concerns
Right of the page: Reflects future and outside world
Left of the page: Reflects past and family

How?
Heavy strokes: Shows signs of frustration, obsession
Medium strokes: Shows a well-balanced person
Light strokes: Shows sensitivity
Irregular strokes: Shows restlessness and impatience

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to find out what your doodles say about you!
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Doodle Town is our new four-level pre-primary course! Its language-

rich syllabus uses artwork and drawing to improve memory, experience,
imagination, and observation.

Drawing and doodling allow young children to

express emotions, experience autonomy, and build
confidence.

The creation of a drawing involves all of the child’s

past and present experiences and gives the child a way to
document his or her thoughts.

Doodle Town encourages

communication and creative thought
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doodle artwork and by encouraging
children to draw as they learn.

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dialogue, doodling an item of vocabulary onto the scene in Lesson 2 of their
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 Think, explore, create, and
learn with Doodle Town!

Welcome to the exciting new world of Doodle Town! Children will explore English through
music, movement, dialogs, stories, values, and creative thinking. They will also be exposed
to a rich variety of subject-based content based on the US English Language Arts and Math
Common Core State Standards adapted for kindergarten. Doodle Town is designed to support
you and your class across the key areas of preschool development.

Think Components:
Doodle Town supports cognitive development
Student Book with digital Student
through dedicated math and literacy focused
Practice Kit
lessons, and by providing opportunities for
children to talk about what they see on the page. Activity Book

Explore Literacy Skills Pad

Doodle Town encourages children to learn about Math Skills Pad
the world around them through science, math,
Teacher’s Edition
art, social studies, and physical education.
with digital Presentation
Create Kit and Teacher’s
Doodle Town includes drawing and role-play Resource Center
activities to nurture memory, experience,
Pocket Chart
imagination, and observation, which help
children understand new words and make Photo Cards
learning connections.
Doodle Bunny puppet
Learn Posters
Doodle Town develops the whole child by
fostering social, emotional, cognitive, and
physical development, which gives children
the tools to succeed in the next stages of their
education and lives.

For more information and to download samples visit

www.macmillanyounglearners.com/doodletown