{"product_id":"mandala-board-flower","title":"Mandala Board Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mandala Board Flower is a beautifully handcrafted wooden board designed to inspire creativity, focus, and mindfulness in play. Shaped like a flower, the recessed design provides the perfect base for children to arrange loose parts, natural treasures, or small manipulatives into stunning mandalas and patterns. This resource encourages children to slow down, concentrate, and explore symmetry, balance, and colour in a calming, tactile way. Ideal for early years classrooms, wellbeing spaces, or home learning environments, the Mandala Board Flower blends natural materials with open-ended play, supporting both artistic expression and cognitive development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes mindfulness, focus, and concentration through mandala creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports early maths skills including symmetry, patterning, and sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages creativity and artistic expression using natural or loose parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a calming activity to support self-regulation and emotional wellbeing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a base for children to design seasonal or themed mandalas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporate into mindfulness sessions as a calming, repetitive activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore maths concepts by creating symmetrical or repeating patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with natural materials such as shells, stones, or beads for sensory play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for ages: 3+ years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted wooden board shaped like a flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from sustainably sourced, child-safe materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable, smooth finish; easy to wipe clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach board is unique due to natural variations in wood grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939004354673,"sku":"PAP789","price":98.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/pap789_mandala-board-flower_v1_2.jpg?v=1768371354","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/mandala-board-flower","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}