Doodling has been shown to engage the brain by stimulating the reward center in the same way that laughing and eating chocolate do! And, if you are a student like me where taking text notes prevents me from learning anything, visual note taking is an eye opening tool. With just a little bit of practice, even the youngest students can experience the blood flow into the brain that fuels creativity and joy. Here are some examples that students can look at to inspire them. A daily habit of writing and drawing in a journal can help with the practice and grease the wheels of creative thinking.