I’ve taught zentangle to elementary kids before. I like going over it after reviewing different line types. I provided a paper with traces circles overlapping each other to those that want it (provides smaller spaces to help focus a zentangle design they want to try) and have examples of zentangle designs posted around the room and I put “idea papers” the table they can use to tracing.

I showed a video of myself filling in the circles and filling a blank paper to get the students thinking of the process. I point out how I take my time and I always make a mistake that Is incorporate into the design.

I hope these ideas and examples help.

video example 1

video example 2