Grades 5, 4, 3
Sometimes after working so hard towards a goal we need to sit back, take a quick break, and recharge. One way we can do this is to take a day and turn our brains around 180 degrees! Here is a fun activitiy that can give our brains a rest...
CREATING MANDALAS
Making a Mandala is a great way to focus and recharge your brain...
MAKING MANDALAS
For many centuries Mandalas have been used for focus and meditation. The word MANDALA comes from the Sanskrit language (a very old language from India) and it means "circle". To make a mandala of your own follow these directions:
1. Use the circle template (PDF below) or create a circle on a piece of paper. You can also use a plain paper plate.
2. Divide the circle into eight sections (like a pizza)
3. Starting from the middle create a design that will continue to get bigger as you move outwards in the circle. Use the video below to give you some different ideas. You can make your design detailed or not depending on what you want to create. Experiment with different shapes and lines.
4. Think about adding color to your design when you are finished
1. Use the circle template (PDF below) or create a circle on a piece of paper. You can also use a plain paper plate.
2. Divide the circle into eight sections (like a pizza)
3. Starting from the middle create a design that will continue to get bigger as you move outwards in the circle. Use the video below to give you some different ideas. You can make your design detailed or not depending on what you want to create. Experiment with different shapes and lines.
4. Think about adding color to your design when you are finished
| circle.pdf |
