Doodle Notes - Keep Your Students Focused and Learning

How can I keep my students focused during note-taking?

Read about using doodle notes or visual notetaking to keep your students focused and learning new content. Make sure you access the link to the free visual notetaking resource at the bottom of this blog post. 

NO MORE Sit and Git!

Have you ever watched students' eyes glaze over as they become lost in daydreams while you passionately teach? Not all students are naturally inclined towards the traditional note-taking or the all too familiar "sit and git" teaching style. If you've encountered students who seem disconnected during lessons, it's time to unleash the power of doodle notes in your classrooms.

Doodle Notes are a Game Changer for Focus!

Visual notetaking can be a game-changer in your teaching approach. With a beautiful blend of visuals and written information, it might seem like just another creative fad, but the cognitive science behind doodle notes proves its potential in keeping kids focused.

Firstly, doodling taps into students' natural creative brains and keeps them focused on learning new content. Instead of wandering off into their own world, the act of translating information into doodles allows children to keep their minds centered on the topic at hand.

Graphic Notes Engage the Whole Brain

Secondly, visual notetaking engage both hemispheres of the brain- the 'rational' left and the 'creative' right. This dual coding theory proves that when students use both words and visuals to process information, they are more likely to retain it.

Using Doodle Notes Helps to Relieve Student Stress

Thirdly, creating doodle notes helps reduce the stress associated with standard note-taking. The fun and relaxing art of doodling helps students enjoy the process of note-taking, promoting a positive mindset towards learning.

Make Connections with Graphic Notes

Lastly, graphic notes add an element of personal connection. By translating information into their own unique doodles, students create a deeper understanding and connection with the material. This not only boosts their comprehension but also fuels long-term memory retention.

In conclusion, doodle notes can transform daydreamers into active, engaged learners. By giving students the freedom to doodle as they learn, you provide them with a fun, scientifically supported method to stay focused, comprehend better, and retain more.

So, the next time you see a student lost in a daydream, hand them a Visual Notetaking Printable! This could be the crucial shift they need to journey from daydreaming to deliberate learning.

You can easily create your own graphic notes handouts, but I have over 94 Doodle Note Templates I can share with you. If you want to try out the FREE Version, just click here. If you need more (of course you do), click on the links below.

50 Visual Notetaking Printables

Visual Notetaking Set #2

I would love to hear how you use doodle notes in your classroom!

- Jen