Kindergarten Inca/Aztec Sun Mandalas

Kindergarteners looked at mandalas from several cultures, including Mayan and Incan calendars from Ecuador as well as rotationally symmetrical forms found in nature.  Using oil pastels on paper plates, each student started with a sun face in the center for Incan sun god, Inti.  Moving outward, they created colorful patterns in concentric circles with wonderful results!