It is through their drawings that children express the views and interpretations of theirexperiences. From their first attempts at a drawing, consisting of random marks and lines, to their first representational drawing, children are making efforts to communicate to the world around them and establish meaning through the images they create (Brittain & Lowenfeld, 1987). According to Lowenfeld, children begin their drawing process as early as they can physically hold a drawing utensil. Yet for all its ubiquity, the doodle seems to be the artistic equivalent of Rodney Dangerfield. The progression of drawings that children make over a period of time can show significant growth and development, as well as determine academic capabilities and skills characteristic of their developmental level (Brittain & Lowenfeld, 1987). To the doodler, the canvas can be anything - a napkin, a margin, a soon-to-be-discarded envelope. Children usually explore the world around them through intellectual, physical and emotional methods for young children pencil, brush and paper are the best means of conveying their fondest hopes and most profound fears. Through the process of observing and analyzing the drawings of young children, insights can be gained as to the social/emotional, physical, and intellectual development of each child.

Researchers, psychologists, teachers, and parents have done various researches to clarify the meaning and interpretation of children's drawings. The drawings of young children have attracted and interested many professionals in the field of education.

Interpreting doodles