Nine-Pointed Star Mandala with Fans, Arrows and Diamonds

A nine-pointed star sits at the center of this round mandala, surrounded by rings of angular shapes drawn with bold black outlines. Closest to the star are small arrow-like and tulip-shaped pieces, followed by a ring of curved fan shapes with little dots at their tips. Further out you will find larger boxy shapes with crossing curved lines inside, plus small diamond shapes with fold lines near the outer circle. The thick lines and fairly large spaces make this a good pick for kids who like markers or crayons, and it is free to print whenever you need it. Try coloring each ring in its own color family, such as warm shades for the fan shapes and cool shades for the boxy outer pieces, so the pattern stands out. It also works well for talking about symmetry and counting repeated shapes.