At Home Activity: Mandala Drawing

A sidewalk chalk mandala drawing of pink, blue, and yellow circular designs

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Life feels more circular these days.  

But one thing we know about circles: they can be absolutely beautiful. 

Today’s at home activity is all about drawing circles and exploring how this shape can make for some gorgeous and creative designs. 

So break out of the round-and-round routine and watch the video below for a Mandala Drawing demonstration.  

Mandala Drawing  

Benefits: 

  • Develop fine motor skills

  • Engage creativity and imagination 

Children will/can: 

  • Create a design of their own

  • Explore pattern and color  

  • Produce a sense of accomplishment, satisfaction, confidence, and relaxation

What you’ll need: 

  • Paper  

  • Colored drawing tools—crayons or colored pencils allow for more variation with color mixing and shading  

  • For older children, a compass can be introduced for making circles 

How to:  

Create these circular designs by starting from the center of the page and working outwards in patterned rings. Some children will enjoy creating a page of small patterns that can be used in their design or to extend the activities.