Scalloped Flower Mandala with Open Center and Dots

A big round mandala sits on the page with an open, empty space in the middle. Around that space is a scalloped flower shape with eight rounded petals, and a small circle sits at the point where each pair of petals meets. Past the flower, pointed leaf shapes and larger circles alternate in a ring. The outer edge is a wide wavy band, and small circles and spiky triangles line the outside of it. Most shapes have a thin shadow line that gives them a slightly raised look. The shapes are large and the spaces are easy to reach, so this works well for kids who are building crayon control. Try coloring the eight flower petals in one color family, then using a contrasting color for all the small circles so the repeating pattern stands out. The empty center is a nice spot to draw your own small design. It's free to print as many copies as you like.