Learn about Diwali with these great activity ideas...
Diya Decorating – Have children paint and decorate clay diyas (lamps) to represent the light of Diwali. You could also use air dry clay to create the diyas that you can then decorate!
Rangoli Art – Let students create their own Rangoli designs using coloured chalk, sand, or paper cut-outs. We have some great Rangoli mega stencils that you could use too.
Traditional Indian Dance – Get on your feet and teach children simple moves from Indian classical dance styles to celebrate the festival.
Diwali Food Tasting – Introduce children to traditional Diwali sweets like ladoos and barfi, and discuss their cultural significance.
Diwali Lantern Craft – Make paper lanterns to hang in the classroom, symbolizing the light of the festival - these make stunning displays!
Diwali Word Search – Create a word search with key Diwali vocabulary (see below if you want some inspiration!).
Henna Art – Use paper hand templates and markers to teach students about traditional henna patterns and let them design their own.