Diwali one of the celebrations of India. It is a five day fall festival beginning on the 15th day of the Hindu calendar month of Kartika (Ashwin). Diwali is celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world.
The festival, which coexists with the Hindu New Year, celebrates both new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.
When is Diwali celebrated? Diwali falls in October or November. In 2022, it will start October 24th.
If you’re a teacher who would like to incorporate multicultural holidays in their classes and want easy ways to celebrate Diwali with kids, the suggestions below might help. Here are 5 of the best ways to learn about the holiday, and how to celebrate Diwali with all kids.
- READ STORIES ABOUT DIWALI WITH KIDS AND LEARN ABOUT THE HOLIDAY
- MAKE YOUR OWN DIYAS
- MAKE A LANTERN
- MAKE YOUR OWN DIWALI BINGO
- DIWALI RANGOLI
I hope these 5 ideas help you celebrate Diwali with students in your class or your home! And that these Diwali activities for preschoolers is helpful.
Crafts, decorations, and reading about the meaning of Diwali are fun and angaging ways for students to begin to appreciate different world celebrations around the world. Multicultural lessons like these provides an understanding for cultures around the world, and friends or their communities.
How do you celebrate Diwali with students?
I like that this is another fun way to learn about another culture. Thank you.
I am glad you like it, you are most welcome!