Teaching children to create their own mandala art is a beautiful process.
Teaching children to create their own mandala art is a beautiful process.
Mandala art is, above all attractive to the sight, but at the same time, it creates a great tool for children to explore their creativity, focus, and patience. The way this can be done by teaching them to create their own mandalas is both so much fun and rewarding while developing artistic skills, and helping them release tension and relax. Here's how you can guide your little ones in creating their very own unique mandala art .
1. Explain the Basics of Mandala Art
Introduce them to what a mandala is before starting the process of creativity. Explain that these are circular designs with recurring patterns beginning from a single point. It can be as simple or as complex as they wish and also may be used as an activity to encourage meditation and self-expression. Examples of traditional and modern interpretations of mandalas in which to get their interested work started can be given to them.
2. Collect Materials
And to create mandalas, you need less stuff. Here's a minimal list to make a basic mandala.
Drawing paper or cardstock
Pencils and erasers
Markers, colored pencils, or crayons
A compass or circular objects to trace
A ruler
Some materials can be added as templates, stencils, or even watercolors.
3. Teach them how to draw the structure
Start by having a child draw a simple circle on the paper using a compass or a round object, such as a plate. This will be their base line for drawing their mandala. Then instruct them to draw several concentric circles in this circle with a compass or freehand for a more organic look. Then use your ruler to lightly draw lines that section the circle into equal parts, such as cutting a pie.
4. Challenge Children to Play with Patterns
This is where the fun begins! Let the children know that each section of their mandala can be filled with different shapes and patterns, but they need to repeat the same patterns symmetrically for each section. Let them explore some geometric shapes, flowers, leaves, spirals, or even abstract designs. Explain there are no rules-they are all about self-expression.
5. Color the Mandala
Now it's time for some color, which they always seem to enjoy using bright, vibrant colors or softer, pastel tones. Emphasize the point that colors work so well together and share some examples of color theory if they're interested. Coloring a mandala really brings the design to life and is a very calming, meditative activity.
6. Celebrate Their Creativity
Once the children have done their mandala art, celebrate their work. Present their creations inside the house and create a "mandala wall" so they may be able to show their creativity which is also in continuous improvement. Show admiration to uniqueness and hard work since this will give them a boost of confidence and inspire them to make more.
Conclusion
Not only do children learn about patterns and geometry, but actually to practice patience and concentration in creating these mandala arts. Through this, you would make it interesting and fun for the little ones to do so; thus, they sure will enjoy making their own mandalas and igniting their creative spirit.
Teaching children to create their own mandala art is a beautiful process.
