Layered Mandala Coloring Page

This Layered Mandala coloring page is a joyful way to introduce pattern and symmetry while letting imagination run wild. Start by looking at the repeating shapes in the shell and choose a color plan, maybe jewel tones for a bright, sea-inspired look or soft pastels for a calm mood. It is fun to use crayons for broad strokes and colored pencils to add tiny details inside the loops and circles. In the classroom, try a coloring center where students compare palettes and create a group bulletin board display, or turn it into a collaborative mural by cutting the shell into sections for a team project. At home, it is perfect for a rainy afternoon project, a quiet table activity, or a family art night where everyone picks a palette and swaps pages. For an extension activity, pair the printable with a short story about sea creatures, ask children to name the colors they used, and encourage them to invent a pattern name for their finished mandala. This printable is free and ready to inspire creativity and focus.