At first glance, a Zentangle creation can seem intricate and complicated. But, when you learn how it is done, you realize how simple it is. Zentangles are patterns, or "tangles," that have been reduced to a simple sequence of elemental strokes. When you learn to focus on each stroke you find yourself capable of things that you may have once thought impossible or intimidating. The Zentangle method has been steadily finding its way into schools across the globe. More and more teachers are seeing the positive effects of using the Zentangle method in their classroom. In this article, the author describes the impact of Zentangle.