048. Doodle boxes
A Story about imagination, doodles, shapes, ideas, boxes, paint and Boston (Jabberwocky - Children's show - 1974)
This week, we explore Jabberwocky, a vintage kids’ television show from Boston. Listen to how they talk about creativity and see how simple doodles and playful imagination grow into big ideas.
Watch how everyday items like boxes and paint are transformed into animals and cities!
This week’s inspiration words are:
imagination
doodle
shapes
ideas
boxes
paint
Boston
…and here’s this week’s creative challenges👇
Monday: Sketch or paint
doodle
Grab some paper and pens! Start with simple circles and lines to doodle freely. Let your intuition guide you, turning shapes into fun creations. How many can you make in one session?
Tuesday: Think or observe
shapes
Take your doodles from Monday and study their shapes. Flip them upside down—what do you see? Add paint or colour, name them, and talk about the ideas they inspire.
Wednesday: Build or perform
boxes
“If you save all the boxes that come into your house, you can soon build a city” Collect as many as you can over the week. begin to think about what new creations you could build.
Thursday: Construct or craft
paint
Use your boxes to build something amazing—a city, animal, or anything you like. Paint them, wrap them, or glue on extra details. What will you construct with your imagination?
Friday: Explore or experiment
ideas
Bring all your ideas together! Add your doodles and shapes to your box creations. Experiment and let your creativity run wild. What new world can you build this week?
Here is this week’s downloadable worksheet (now available for all 🤩)
Don’t forget that you can share your comments, creations and experiences with the community… Happy creating and see you next week!
Ryan
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