Indian Paper Plate Mandala
15 Minutes: 2 and up: Cultural Diversity
Indian Paper Plate Mandala


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.
Let's Get Started
STEP 1
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.
STEP 3
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.
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