To see a world in a grain of sand,

And a heaven in a wild flower.

Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,

And eternity in an hour.

- William Blake

Are you looking for a fun, creative and sensory filled activity for kids to celebrate Earth Day? Then look no further. A nature mandala is a wonderful, group activity which brings the outdoors in.

Supplies for a Nature Mandala

vinyl table cloth or other large drop cloth

measuring tape

straight edge or ruler

black felt marker

found items from nature

How to make a Nature Mandala

Lay the vinyl table cloth white side up, mark the centre, from there create a geometric pattern for the mandala ( I went with an easy star burst).

Go for a nature walk and collect lots of interesting items: pinecones, moss, sticks, bark, sand, leaves, rocks, berries, grass, etc.

Create the mandala by placing the various items onto the geometric pattern. For a group give each child one item and have them take turns deciding on its placement.

Be aware that this activity does involve bringing the outdoors in. Come prepared with a broom and dustpan for easy clean-up or better yet make the mandala outside. 

Inspired by Shanti Generation’s Earth Yoga: Inspirations for Celebrating Earth Day with Kids and Teens 

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