Easy, No-Fold "Name Art Mandala" Art Project

I have always loved making name art mandalas with my students - they're an easy yet beautiful project. Whenever I hang them in the hallway they are sure to inspire awe, as they look MUCH more complicated to create than they really are!

The traditional way of constructing mandalas often involves making several folds in the paper in order to help create symmetry. This is how I learned how to make them, and it is a tried-and-true method. However, there are times when you might want to get RID of those folds! Let's say you want your mandalas displayed in an art show. Or maybe you want to make your mandalas with a heavier type of paper so that you can watercolor or paint your final design.

That's where my easy, no-fold "Name Art Mandala" art project comes in!

Included in this packet are:

* 22 teacher-instruction slides that clearly demonstrate each step of the lesson - can be shown to students during the process as extra visual reinforcement.

* Step-by-step student handout that includes photos and written explanations. This allows some students to work ahead and be self-sufficient while the teacher can circulate the room and dedicate more time to those students who need extra help.

* Classroom discussion questions and full-color examples.