Seashell and Seaweed Mandala Around a Swimming Fish

A single fish swims through the center of a round design, facing right with a small eye, a pointed mouth and a scalloped pattern along its back. Its tall dorsal fin has a dark edge and long ribbed lines, and the tail and lower fin carry the same black trim. A few bubbles of different sizes float up beside its head. Around the fish, a thick circular border is packed with spiral snail shells, ridged clam shells, wavy ribbons of seaweed, leafy sprigs and small feathery plants. Try keeping the fish in warm oranges and yellows so it pops against cool blues and greens in the border. Younger kids can start with the big shells and bubbles, while older kids may enjoy shading each ridge and spiral. It's a free printable that works well for an ocean unit or a quiet afternoon.