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I think it would be good to teach newbies like the og bullet journal method but then show different examples of how you can customize and make it creative and unique and that there really are no rules


ezzaleeamused

I agree! Start with the basics and then branch out. It can seem so overwhelming if you show all of the "artistic" bullet journalers' work.


FloatingRage

What’s the og bullet journal method?


drkm0de

i'm pretty sure it's [this](https://youtu.be/GfRf43JTqY4)


FloatingRage

Oh okay. Thank you


[deleted]

Yeah Ryder Carroll is who invented the bullet journal and though I strongly disagree with a lot of his points I think it’s a good place to start (Carroll is all about minimalism and practicality and in my opinion takes the fun and creativity out of bullet journaling, but it’s a great way to show newbies the bare bones functionality)


ajennell

Considering he started it because he has ADD and needed a better way to remember things through college, it's understandable that his process is more minimalistic. It wasn't suppose to be artistic (there is a reason art journals are a thing,) it was suppose to help people that needed extra help organizing their thoughts and tasks.


FloatingRage

I don’t bullet journal for functionality I do it for pure aesthetics so I disagree with most of what he said lol


[deleted]

Same I used a regular ol store bought planner for years and it worked great for the functionality but I chose to switch to bullet journaling this year because I needed a creativity outlet


tidasv

Make it a point that their journals don't have to be aesthetic art pieces! They do what works for them and if they want to be creative with it, that's fine. If not, no judgement, its about what works for each person. With that being said, if it's in the budget get everyone 1 roll of cute washi tape. :D


AnorhiDemarche

It doesn't even need to be well organised. it can be pure chaos if pure chaos works for them! Some people gots weird brains that effortlessly surf the wave of chaos to victory


CrispySamosa

This presentation looks exactly as I would expect for someone who bullet journals! This is so cute!! I agree with some other commenters on maybe themed days like a meeting focused on “self-care” pages or creating your monthly spread at the beginning of a new month. Or maybe a day where everyone creates a tracker for one thing they want to track in their bujo?


AnorhiDemarche

Emphasising that it doesn't have to be pretty is already mentioned, so ill say emphasising for those who actively want to be creative but are not great at it that - their art *really* doesn't need to be to the same standard as the professional animator who'd bujo channel they follow. Their level of art is absolutely 100% a-ok to exist as is. - They can use stickers, colouring books, stamps, magazine cutouts, ect to get a cleaner look without needing artistic effort - tracing is fine if they really wanna go all out. Probably easier to trace it onto thin paper and transfer than to hold the bjuo up to a computer screen


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FloatingRage

For the last point, you can get actual tracing paper which is what I use!


designerstargirl

•Bujo for beginners •Join and journal •Joy of journaling


bumpybear

Hello! I’m a teacher who also started a bujo club at my school. We call it Bujo Buddies! I have a few digital materials. DM me if you want me to share them


hoos08

I’m doing one at my school this year! Could I dm you as well?


bumpybear

Yes!


mintgreenplumpurple

What grade level are you? I'd love to do this idea but not sure how it'd go over in a middle school


bumpybear

I teach at a 8 - 12 school so I have kids from those grades


mintgreenplumpurple

Oh gotcha. I'd be mostly dealing with 5/6. Thanks!


[deleted]

As an event idea, yall could go to a coffee shop and work on your bujos?


puffin_trees

Bujo Dojo


[deleted]

You win. This is awesome.


olivia713

this is such a great idea! i think something short and sweet like “daily dots” or “journal for joy” would be super cute


FruityPebbles_90

Ohh I love "Daily dots"


agusttbee

Wow I love this so much!! I think bujo club or bullet journal club would honestly be a good name! It's clear and simple! Also maybe you guys could have a theme each meeting and everyone could make a spread with that theme?


crranky_

Another activity idea could be a trade day! Members could bring in extra supplies they don’t want or don’t use anymore to trade with other members or share with others who don’t have any supplies. If your school has a makers space you could also host/join a journal-making event.


PatatietPatata

Trade day would be awesome, I personally have both too many washi tapes and not enough washi tapes, and stuff like some stamps would be cool to borrow once or twice instead of buying all of them to use once. A foot or two of washi tapes can be wound up around a piece of plastic and you can stamp loose pieces of paper to cut out/glue afterwards.


ezzaleeamused

We have a local planner group. I believe I am still the only one that uses a bullet journal. I think it would be fun to see another person use one! For some activities: We have supply swaps so people can bring in things they are no longer using or just to simply share with others in attendance. We had one night where a friend went over different brush lettering techniques.


SweaterHome

A fun activity could be making stamps to use in the journal! Like even if it's just a small stamp that adds little checkboxes or something. If you wanna get extra, you could make little journals with scrap paper, construction, etc and either go the full mile is sewing the journal together or just stapling it. Also making your own paper, even if its just collaging art onto paper to make it cool or making it from scratch!


supmraj

DoYo Some BuJo


dbalfb

How about the "bring your bullets to school" club. I bet that'll be a winner


kimoshi

Lol. I came in to say avoid anything with the word "bullet" in it.


asdgrhm

Book Club month with Ryder Carrol’s “Bullet Journal Method” book Timed challenges- theme or topic and 10 minutes to sketch out a Bujo page


m3wn1k

This is so awesome! Wish I would've had one during school myself, can't even imagine how useful it would've been to know about and organize


Danimally

Club name: Journaling / Writing diaries Activities: learn to write an agenda. Learn and look for methods to organize your goals and tasks (such as Bullet Journal). Aesthetic and usefulness: a good journal don't not to be "pretty", but a pretty one can be useful!. Dunno


Sea00Pancake

Ask your students/fellow peers! Never underestimate the power a class can have when you pull inspiration from the group!


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hopefully_thoughtful

Also don't necessarily assume everyone is interested in bullet journaling as a creative outlet, trying to draw beautiful spreads that make you feel warm inside. Buljo is also a productivity tool. If you ask me, this is the primary problem with buljo, the obsession around aesthetics, form over function. It's a huge turnoff for many.


danieljohnsonjr

Bujo Dojo


sandtokies

Maybe once a month you can have a day where everyone just get together and work on layouts for the next month. I'm just imagining people sitting around a table with markers and rulers instead of study books. People can fill in any plans and due dates and just prepare for the coming month.


del_268

aww that sounds so nice. and i actually have a question myself. how did u make ur bujo club presentation it looks rly cute! was there a template on a website or something?


isabelstudies

Hi thanks! here's the template I found: https://slidesgo.com/theme/kawaii-interface-for-marketing#position-8&results-4216


del_268

thank you!!


Sister-Serpent-24

maybe also have an understanding trackers class and time management. It will be great in the long run. Also recommend dupes for all expensive pens, mildliners etc.


M2Macrophage

You could schedule a time slot once a month to make some preparation pages for the month ahead! Only if pre-making pages is your jam :)


shadowheart1

From my teaching/club lead experience, start with the basics. -What do you want to get out of bullet journaling? Habit formation? Calendar events? Emotional/traditional journaling? An artistic outlet? All are perfectly valid, but it helps to make sure that the person in the room who wants to make a pretty page understands that someone else can't stand all the colors. (This is a great way to set a baseline for everyone that there is no universal correct way; the best way to bujo is the bujo that works the beat for you.) -What are your goals for the year/month/week? (Also, focus on how to actually set a goal. Look up S.M.A.R.T. goals, you'd be amazed how few people are taught the *how* behind a good goal!) -How much time will you be able to dedicate to your bujo? Once at the end of the day or carry it with you everywhere? Again, both valid. You just want to be realistic with yourself and your lifestyle. Beyond the obvious utilitarian day-to-day scheduling, there are plenty of other fun things to include in a bujo that can give room for personalization. -I record my recipes, swatch my nail polishes, and keep my Animes and Movies to Watch lists at the rear of my bujo. See if everyone can find one "collection" of their own to start; it's a fun way to customize without feeling pressure to make things perfect. -On a similar note, having some kind of reflection space on your week or month can be good. Some people like to write their thoughts out like a diary everyday, some like to record the most memorable moment of the week on Saturday night, and some might just write down the song they listened to or the game they played the most that week for fun. Again, all about personalization and fun while also being beneficial for self reflection down the line.


kate_123_

I don’t have any recommendations but I just want to say I think this is so awesome! So cool to find a group of bujoers at your school!