Nature Mandala

The word mandala is a Sanskrit word that means "circle" and is a circular design that radiates from a unifying center. There are lots of circular designs that occur naturally, like seashells, pinecones, and tree trunks. Can you think of any others?
Creating mandalas can feel very relaxing and fun, so lots of people choose to draw or colour mandalas. Creating mandalas out of things you find in nature is a really fun activity and also uses lots of mindfulness skills like mindful seeing. While out for a walk in your neighbourhood, see what sort of interesting things you can collect to create your mandala (just remember to only pick up things off the ground...you don't want to break branches or pick your neighbour's flowers!).

I'm excited to see what you can create from your nature treasures!