Doodling: A Productive Habit
The power of doodling, though, may extend far beyond simply remembering facts. Many also believe the activity to be an empowering intellectual force. While someone in the midst of doodling may appear distracted or unfocused, it's thought that being thoroughly engaged in this way can give your brain the opportunity to engage with and process complicated ideas. Doodlers from history include George Washington, Leonardo da Vinci and countless others.
Many people in the creative arts have also looked to doodling to help unlock the artistry that resides within them. Renowned author Lynda Berry - who incorporates cartooning, memoir and instruction into her works - cites doodling as a powerful creative force. Her latest book, Picture This, features drawings, paintings, collages, meditations and stories. The book shows how doodling can help you to explore your interior life and express yourself in creative ways.
Retrieved from: http://education-portal.com/articles/The_Power_of_Doodling_How_Doodles_Can_Lead_to_Great_Ideas.htmlDoodling is a relaxing activity that refreshes the mind. I decided to doodle the other day for the first time in years. I was surprised how refreshed I felt after doodling, it was a great break from a long night of homework. I think that giving students an opportunity to doodle/sketch during the busy day of school would help to refresh their minds and sort out their thoughts.
Wow, I was doodling the other day too. I was surprised at how much I learned about drawing a certain animal just by doodling it over an over. Also, it made me happy and gave me confidence in myself as someone who can draw a little! I agree, I felt refreshed after doodling.
ReplyDeleteI doodle all the time. I don't think of myself as particularly artistic, but I find doodling helps me from keeping my mind from wandering during lessons and frequently my notes are studded with the same flowers, arcs and little off kilter houses. I can trace this back to my grade 4 teacher who let us doodle when she did the read alouds. We had big pieces of thick cardboard on our desks and mine was covered doodles by the end of the year. I know it helped me focus on the stories and I have vivid memories of the book "The whipping boy" to this day because of it. Thanks for reminding us that art doesn't have to be a formal activity.
ReplyDeleteInteresting--I used to doodle some but haven't in years. I'm not even sure I'd know where to start if I wanted to try it again! Probably a flower around the hole of a page of looseleaf paper!
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