This years theme is:

I SHOW KINDNESS BY…

BRAINSTORM: Use your imagination to create a Google Doodle based on the words… “I SHOW KINDNESS BY…” 

Introduction to Doodle for Google (Click here to watch video)

create: MAKE YOUR doodle using any materials YOU want!  From crayons to clay to found objects.

Step 1: Create (click here to watch video)

COLLABORATE: UPLOAD YOUR DIGITAL ARTWORK TO ARTSONIA, OR TURN IN PAPER ENTRIES TO MR. L. 

Step 2: Collaborate (Click here to watch video)

WRITE YOUR Artist statement – Tell us about what you have drawn and how it represents kindness to you.

CELEBRATE! comparE YOUR Doodle for Google art and writing
to other school-based topics and themes. celebrate
YOUr work by brainstorming ideas
for sharing YOUR Doodle. 

Step 3: Celebrate!: (Click here to watch video)

WRAP UP: review YOUR
Doodle for Google experience. 

Step 4: Wrap Up (Click here to watch video)

Judging criteria

Doodles will be judged on the following parameters:

Artistic merit:
Based on artistic skill.

Creativity:
Representation of the contest theme, use of the letters in the Google logo, and the unique approach to the doodle.

Theme communication:
How well the contest theme is expressed in both the artwork and the written statement

Doodles will be grouped and judged by the following groups:

Grades K-3
Grades 4-5

Finalists will be judged on a state-by-state basis as described below.

State and Territory Winners:
10 or more winners for each grade group, 54 in total

National Finalists:
1 finalist for each grade group

National Winner:
Featured on Google.com

Disqualifications
Doodles that are not original works, contain logos, or copyright imagery will be disqualified.
Only one application per student. Only the first doodle entered for each student will be considered, and any additional doodles will be disqualified.
Please read through CONTEST RULES for more information.

For Educator Resources CLICK HERE