Nutcracker Soldiers Circle Mandala With Eight-Point Stars

Eight toy nutcracker soldiers stand in a ring with their feet pointing toward a small star at the center, so the figures look like spokes on a wheel. Each one wears a tall cylindrical hat with a small star on the front and a ball on top, a jacket with a row of buttons and trim, and a long sword at its side. Behind them sits a large pointed star shape, and the outer edge holds eight small circles, each with an eight-point star inside, all enclosed by a big round border. The soldiers have plenty of fine detail, so this page suits kids who like careful coloring. Try giving every nutcracker a different uniform color scheme, then repeat one color on all the circle stars to tie the whole mandala together. It also works well for a quick lesson on symmetry and counting in eights. Print it as many times as you need for a holiday classroom table.