NATURE MANDALAS

Session Focus

Children will re-create ta Mandala pattern using natural materials.

Curriculum Links

PSHEE (PSED): Confident to experiment with new materials.Maths: Describes and makes symmetrical patterns.Art: Use a range of materials creatively to design and make products; Use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences; Use imagination to develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space. Geography/ RE: Aware of traditions form across the globe and within different religions.

ResourcesVarious natural materials such as leaves, sticks, conkers, pebbles, pine cones, acorns, flowers, berries, seeds, etc.Risk Assessments Generic Site RA; Handling Natural Materials RA.

PIONEER SCHEME SECTION OBJECTIVES

LEVEL 7

WELLBEING & EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

• Able to express their feelings and opinions appropriately.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

• Uses sustainable materials.

CREATIVITY & IMAGINATION

• Demonstrates a variety of techniques and imaginative ideas through their creations.

ENVIRONMENT • Analyses the outdoor environment and the impact outdoor sessions may have upon it.

• Displays an open mind during reflections.

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Session Outline•What do children know about traditional Mandala patterns?

• A mandala is basically a circular pattern arranged around a central point. Your mandala is your sacred circle, and it tells your story. Creating mandalas as a form of art therapy can reduce anxiety, tension and overall stress.

• Explain that the children are going to make their own Mandala patterns using a variety of natural materials. Discuss the safety implications & why natural materials are being used.

• Discuss rotational symmetry and how to build up their pattern from a central point.

• Allow the children to make their own mandala patterns & to discuss their designs and what they may represent.

Differentiation: HA- Can they create a pattern with different aspects of symmetry?LA- In pairs. Extension: Can the whole group make a large group mandala and talk about ways in which they could reduce any stress and anxiety amongst them?

SESSION REFLECTIONS

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