Diwali Activities

24th October 2022

At Busy Things, we have a selection of engaging Diwali activities that will help to teach children all about this five-day festival of lights, which is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs around the world. Children can get creative and design their own colourful Ragnoli patterns, henna tattoos, and Diwali lanterns, all while learning why and how the festival is celebrated.

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Henna tattoos

Why not create some Henna tattoos for Diwali? Henna is also known as 'Mehndi'. It is a way of decorating the skin for Hindu weddings and festivals. Some Muslims do it too. Henna designs are mainly done in India.
Children can choose from various hand templates and use the art tools and stickers to create their own henna patterns. Save and print for a great display!

 

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Rangoli patterns

Create a lesson using Busy Things to make Rangoli patterns!  Colourful designs are laid out on the floor using things like petals and coloured rice. Hindus believe the patterns welcome their gods into their homes. Children can easily drag the stickers into place and play with the symmetry tools to create their own Rangoli patterns.

 

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Diwali lanterns

Children can use Busy Things to celebrate Diwali - teh Hindu festival known as 'the festival of lights'. Among other things, it is celebrated with colourful lanterns to welcome the goddess Lakshmi. The Busy Things template and tools allow the children to quickly and easily choose colours, textures and patterns to decorate their lamps. Print and cut out the finished designed and hang them to create an amazing Diwali display!

 

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