an activity for Preschoolers:
Discover the unique art of Indian mandalas!
before you begin:
Begin this colorful craft by gathering paper plates, self-adhesive foam shapes and glue.
activity goals:
To create a traditional Indian mandala while exploring symmetry, color and balance.
furthermore:
Mandalas are a great way to explore color, shapes and symmetry while learning about other cultures and art.
Discover the unique art of Indian mandalas!
before you begin:
Begin this colorful craft by gathering paper plates, self-adhesive foam shapes and glue.
activity goals:
To create a traditional Indian mandala while exploring symmetry, color and balance.
furthermore:
Mandalas are a great way to explore color, shapes and symmetry while learning about other cultures and art.
let's get started
step 1
Paint a paper plate with a dark background color and allow to dry.
Paint a paper plate with a dark background color and allow to dry.
step 2
Gather foam shapes in bright colors. To create a mandala, you should gather each shape in the same shade to create symmetry.
Gather foam shapes in bright colors. To create a mandala, you should gather each shape in the same shade to create symmetry.
step 3
Once the paper plate is dry, glue the foam pieces to the paper plate.
Once the paper plate is dry, glue the foam pieces to the paper plate.
step 4
Hang the finished mandala on a wall for a beautiful, collaborative classroom display.
Hang the finished mandala on a wall for a beautiful, collaborative classroom display.