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Top Doodlers - celebrating success!

Recognising Effort, Encouraging Progress, and Making Learning Fun!

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Written by Kelly Antonowicz
Updated this week

We recommend celebrating students who show consistent effort, determination, and resilience.


Rather than focusing on long streaks or the number of stars earned, rewarding hard work helps promote healthy learning habits. It encourages children to use Doodle 'little and often'—a more effective approach for long-term progress—and provides a more meaningful reflection of their achievement.


Rewarding pupils for achieving their weekly target

Celebrate Weekly Success with Target Rewards!


We recommend recognising students who meet their weekly target—by earning enough stars to reach the green zone. This is a fantastic way to acknowledge their effort and keep motivation high!

To check which students are on target:

  1. Log in to the Teacher Dashboard

  2. Go to Work programmes > View effort

  3. Select your class to see which students are in the green zone

Why not reward those in the green zone with a Doodle certificate, sticker, or a house/Dojo point? These small gestures can make a big difference in encouraging consistent learning habits!


Celebrating your Top Doodling class

Shine a Spotlight on Your Top Doodling Class!


Why not celebrate the class with the highest percentage of students in their green zone each week? It’s a fun and friendly way to boost motivation across the school!

To find your school’s Top Doodling class:

  1. Log in to the Teacher Dashboard

  2. On the homepage, check out the Top Doodlers Leaderboard

  3. Here, you’ll see which class has the highest percentage of pupils on target (in their green zone)

A little recognition can go a long way—consider awarding the winning class with a certificate, extra playtime, or a special shout-out in assembly!

Customise Your Leaderboard View


Want to focus on specific classes? You can easily tailor the Top Doodlers Leaderboard to show only the data you need.

Here’s how:

  1. Tap the black cog icon on the Leaderboard

  2. Select the classes you'd like to view

  3. Don’t forget to tap the blue ‘Update’ button to save your changes

This makes it simple to track progress and celebrate success across different groups!

Why not celebrate their success in your weekly assembly with a special reward—like the Top Doodlers trophy, 10 minutes of extra playtime, or a golden time treat?


It’s a fun and meaningful way to recognise their collective effort and keep the momentum going!


Creative Ways Schools Celebrate Doodlers' Effort


Many schools have found success by celebrating students' dedication to DoodleLearning in fun and meaningful ways, such as:

  • Public recognition in class or assemblies, awarding house points or Dojo points for effort

  • Introducing a mascot, like Doodle the dog 🐶, with the top-performing class enjoying special playtime with Doodle each week

  • Sharing celebrations on social media, like tweeting out weekly Doodle achievements

  • Hosting a ‘Doodle Café’, where parents are invited in and young learners proudly demonstrate how they use Doodle

  • Running a ‘Doodle Walkthrough’, led by a key teacher or leader who praises effort and may hand out small prizes

These strategies help build a positive learning culture and encourage students to stay engaged and motivated.

🌟 In need of some Doodle goodies? Reach out to your contact at Doodle who will be happy to help! 🌟

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