Mindful Doodling Workshop for Kid's Clubs and Parties

Benefits of a kid's doodling workshop

• Through simple, guided doodling exercises, children can learn to channel their energy into creative expression, fostering a sense of calm and focus in a fun and engaging way.
• Doodling can stimulate cognitive development by enhancing hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and problem-solving skills. This encourages children to explore their imagination and improve their concentration.
• Encouraging Free-form doodling allows children to express their thoughts and emotions without judgment, boosting their self-confidence and encouraging a positive sense of self-expression.
• Mindful doodling activities can teach children to be present in the moment, fostering mindfulness and aiding children in emotional regulation, helping allowing them to manage stress and anxiety effectively.
• Group doodling activities can also promote teamwork and cooperation, fostering social interaction, and enhancing communication skills, making it a perfect addition to children's parties or kids club activities.
• By introducing children to the joy of doodling, the workshop can cultivate an early appreciation for art. This nurtures children‘s creativity and encourages them to explore different forms of artistic expression.

Incorporating a mindful doodling workshop into kids clubs or children's parties can offer a holistic and enjoyable experience, fostering creativity, emotional well-being, and social development in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Workshop content:

Children will learn a mindful technique they can use themselves at anytime.

• Introduction: ‘What is Mindfulness?’ and ‘Why doodling is beneficial.’
• Inspiration: Children doodle along with me as I demonstrate three inspirational doodles that will help release their creativity.
• Meditation: The children relax as I take them through a short guided meditation for grounding and creativity.
• Mindful Doodling: Children can enjoy the gentle music and quiet atmosphere as they doodle their designs on the worksheet.