Nature Play Day / Nature Mandalas
Nature Mandalas
Children arrange leaves, petals and stones in circular patterns to create calm, colourful nature mandalas.
How to run it
- Collect fallen leaves, petals and stones.
- Start with a central item on the ground.
- Build circular layers outwards.
- Photograph the mandala before returning items to nature.
You will need
- fallen leaves
- petals
- stones
- sticks
Make it easier or harderUse larger items for younger children; older children can design symmetrical patterns.
SafetyOnly collect fallen materials.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Children enjoy calm, focused time in nature.
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