MUD MEHNDI

Session Focus Children will re-create the Indian skill of Henna Mehndi by creating natural paint and pasting patterns.

Curriculum Links

PSHEE (PSED): Confident to experiment with new materials.Maths: Describes and makes patterns.Art: Use a range of materials creatively to design and make products; Use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences; Use imagination to develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space. Geography/ RE: Aware of traditions form across the globe and within different religions.

Resourcesmud, leaves, pestle & mortar, volume measurers, water, sandwich bags, chalk, rocks, containers.Risk Assessments

Generic Site RA; Handling Natural Materials RA.

PIONEER SCHEME SECTION OBJECTIVES

LEVEL 7

WELLBEING & EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

• Initiates own experiential learning around personal interests.

SELF MANAGEMENT OF RISK

• Shows a level of responsibility in self-management of their own safety and care whilst taking part in risky activities.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

• Uses sustainable materials.

CREATIVITY & IMAGINATION

• Demonstrates a variety of techniques and imaginative ideas through their creations.

ENVIRONMENT • Analyses the outdoor environment and the impact outdoor sessions may have upon it.

• Can respect when others are talking and take account of their opinions even if they differ from their own.

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Session Outline•What do children know about traditional Henna mehndi tattoos?

• Henna is made from crushing the leaves of henna plants into a powder then made into a paste and painted onto hands for ceremonies to symbolise positive messages such as happiness, good fortune and wisdom.

• Explain that the children are going to make their own ‘mehndi’ patterns using other natural materials such as mud, chalk and (safe) leaves. Discuss the safety implications & why natural materials are being used.

• Provide equipment such as pestle & mortars, rocks, containers & water for the children to experiment making their own powders & pastes.

• When ready, spoon their paint into a small sandwich bag, tie the top and cut the corner to make your own piping bags.

• Allow the children to make their own mehndi patterns onto each other’s hands or onto hand templates. Allow them to choose & discuss what positive message their pattern and symbols represent.

Differentiation: HA- Can they experiment to make different colour & consistency paints? Can they create a pattern or symmetrical mehndi with a meaning?LA- Prompts for ideas and mixing materials.Extension: Can they create natural mehndi patterns on

other features such as trees.

SESSION REFLECTIONS

INDIA

OUTDOOR LEARNINGSITE SUSTAINABILITY

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