Christmas Mandala with Fir Branches, Baubles and Stars

A large circle frames a ring of fir branches with long, narrow needles. Round baubles of different sizes sit along the branches, and small pointed stars are scattered between them. In the middle is one big multi-pointed star with plenty of empty space around it. The branches and ornaments repeat in a loose pattern around the circle, so no two spots look quite alike. The baubles are plain and unpatterned, which leaves room for kids to add their own stripes, dots or zigzags. Try coloring the center star gold or yellow and the needles in a few shades of green. Then give each bauble a different color, so children can practice picking out the big round shapes from the small stars. This free printable suits a quiet holiday afternoon at home or in the classroom, and the bold outlines are easy to follow with crayons or markers.