Creative Teacher Planner
Thank you for your interest! I’m so glad you’re here and keen to start a creative planning, reflecting or brainstorming journey!
Here you can find the main pages that make up your planner: Creative Teacher Planner
To get started, I’d love to offer you some free creative planner printables! Just print them out and glue or secure them into your planner. I use a spiral edged notebook for flexibility - I change layouts and pages throughout a week and month.
How to Use Reflective and Creative Doodle Pages
Print one Out
Grab your free printable (see below) and a few of your favorite pens, pencils, or markers.Schedule 20 Minutes
Find a cozy spot and set aside 20 minutes to sit, relax, think, and let your ideas flow.Reflect and Doodle
Use the prompts to draw, write, and dream. There’s no right or wrong—just enjoy the process and let your creativity shine!
Join the Creating Newsletter
Creativity doesn’t always follow a plan—it sparks, unfolds, and surprises. The Creating newsletter is a space for teacher-authors, bloggers, creative educators, and small business owners who love to doodle, sketch, jot, and brainstorm. Each week, I send out a free newsletter filled with creative nudges—sometimes a doodle challenge, a brainstorming spark, or a fresh perspective on shaping ideas. Plans don’t always start with a list; sometimes, they begin with a single mark on a page. If you love the process of creating first, reflecting later, this is for you. Sign up and let’s explore creativity together!
Sample Creative Planner Doodle Page - Whale, Fish and Shells!
Here is a sample exercise I’ve sent in a past email newsletter!
1. Whale: Your Big Dream
The whale represents your biggest vision or dream for your creative work. It’s vast, inspiring, and keeps you moving forward, even if it takes time to surface.
Guiding Question:
What is the one big, bold dream or vision you still want to achieve in your creative work? Idea: Draw a majestic whale swimming through a vast ocean. Write your dream inside the whale’s body or along the waves.
2. Fish: Something Fluid
The fish represents an area of your business that is always moving and evolving. It’s something you’ve worked on consistently, but it might need some new shiny scales (a refresh or new direction).
Guiding Question:
What is one area of your creative business that keeps you moving forward but could use a little polish or reinvention? Idea: Sketch a fish swimming with shimmering scales. Add patterns or details to represent areas for improvement or change.
3. Shells: Your Treasured Practices
The shell represents the consistent treasures in your work—the practices or activities that feel foundational and must be preserved. These are the small things you gather and keep doing because they make your creative journey meaningful.
Guiding Question:
What is one treasured practice in your creative work that you always want to hold onto? Idea: Draw a collection of shells, each one unique. Write your treasured practices or habits inside the shells.
Reflecting Through Art and Words
Creativity thrives on moments of reflection. When we pause to express our thoughts and dreams through art and words, we open a door to fresh ideas and deeper clarity. Doodling and writing help untangle thoughts, spark inspiration, and remind us of the joy in the creative process. By combining visuals with meaningful words, we not only reflect on where we’ve been but also envision where we want to go—fueling our imagination and guiding our next steps with purpose and playfulness.
Download Your Free Reflective Doodle Page
Ready to dive into your creative reflections? Download this free printable page to explore your big dreams, evolving ideas, and treasured practices through art and words. It’s a simple, playful way to spark inspiration and start the year with a fresh perspective.