Zen Doodle Art for Kids
Zen doodles are my secret weapon for a calm room. Kids fill shapes with repeating lines and patterns, and before you know it everyone is focused and quiet. They're wonderful for teaching the element of line and look stunning finished. Here are my zen doodle lessons and coloring pages, plus free ideas from the blog.
Featured Ms Artastic lessons
Ready-to-teach lessons from my shop. Each card shows the grade range listed for that lesson.
Clay Doodle Pinch PotsGrades 5 to 8See the lesson
Sea Turtle Zen Doodle Art ProjectGrades 2 to 5See the lesson
St Patrick's Day Shamrock Zen Doodle St P ArtGrades 1 to 4See the lesson
Summer Pineapple Zentangle Art LessonGrades 2 to 5See the lesson
Easter Chick Art ProjectGrades 1 to 4See the lesson
5th Grade Emoji Name Art ProjectGrades 4 to 6See the lessonFree blog lessons and ideas
10 Element of Art Line Lessons | Line Art Projects for ElementaryRead the post
Line Art Lesson for 4th Grade | Types of Lines Lion Art ProjectRead the post
Line Art Lesson for 3rd Grade | Types of Lines Leopard Art ProjectRead the post
Line Lizard Art Lesson for Grade 1 | Element of Art Line ProjectRead the post
Kindergarten Line Art Lesson | Puppy Barking Types of Lines Art ProjectRead the post
Types of Lines Art Lesson for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st GradeRead the post
Autumn Leaf Line Art Project and Easy Fall Art Lessons for the Classroom or HomeschoolRead the post
Back-to-School Graffiti Name Line Art ProjectRead the postFree tools
Supplies and picture books
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Questions teachers and parents ask
What is a zen doodle?
A drawing made by filling shapes with repeating lines and patterns. It's relaxing and builds careful drawing skills.
What does zen doodle art teach?
It's a great way to teach the element of line, plus pattern, repetition and contrast.
Is zen doodling good for kids who say they can't draw?
Yes. There's no wrong pattern, so it builds confidence quickly.
What supplies do I need?
Paper, a pencil and black fine-tip markers. Add color with markers or colored pencils if you like.
Video lessons to try
Press play and paint along with me. Each video lesson comes with a printable lesson plan and a QR code, so it is ready for the classroom or the kitchen table.
The Artastic Collective art curriculum
Full art lessons, videos and units for the whole year, ready when you are. Monthly, yearly and VIP plans.
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