Diwali (Celebrate the World)

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Diwali is an annual 5-day celebration that marks the beginning of the New Year, according to the Hindu lunar calendar. Also known as the ‘Festival of Lights’, Diwali is celebrated in the autumn time by millions of people around the world (more than 800 million, in fact!), including Hindus, Jainists, Sikhs, and Buddhists. To explore how different religions celebrate Diwali, have a nosey through our fascinating blog on the topic here. Once the clay has finished drying, students can paint the Diya with the tempera paint (Diwali designs usually include lots of colors and intricate floral patterns).

In case your children wish to dwell deeper, here are a few Diwali books for kids you should consider. Further Reading Place footprints (made from rice flour, paper cut-outs or anything you can find) all around the house. The 16-year-old son of King Hima was predicted to die on his fourth day of marriage (on Dhanteras) while sleeping by snakebite. However, as the new bride got to know about it, she decided she would not let him fall asleep. Start by teaching your students about Diwali by using books such as Binny’s Diwali, a sweet story about Binny embracing her culture and sharing her family’s Diwali traditions with her classmates. There’s also Rookie Read-About Holidays: Diwali, a non-fiction book with colorful pictures and fascinating facts about Diwali. If you are looking for story books about Diwali showing children enjoying the festivities, try Binny’s Diwali or The Best Diwali Ever, in which young Ariana makes plans to for extra special Diwali celebrations, with yummy sweets, divas around the house, pretty clothes, fireworks and a rangoli competition. We also recommend Christopher Corr’s excellent picturebook retelling of the story of Rama and Sita. For information books for children about Diwali, try Ladybird’s lift-the-flap First Festivals: Diwali or the photo-based information book Celebrate With Me: Diwali.

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Thus, the young prince was saved from the clutches of death by the cleverness of his new bride, and the day came to be celebrated as Dhanteras. 2. Lord Dhanvantri The above video may be from a third-party source. We accept no responsibility for any videos from third-party sources. Please let us know if the video is no longer working. Diwali can be a dazzling sensory experience for children and an exciting event to explore the importance of this festival in different cultures and religions. Some ideas on how to teach Diwali to younger learners would be: She laid out all her ornaments as well as pots of gold and silver coins at the entrance to their bedroom and lit lots of lamps. To keep her husband from falling asleep, she narrated him stories and sang songs.

A Happy Diwali to all, and to all a good night of storytelling under the Diwali light! More Diwali Activities for Kids Ask students to use their index finger and thumb to pinch one end of the Diya to create a small point at the front of it. Don't forget to ask questions as you go through your chosen books! Reading together with your toddler should be an interactive experience, so do ask questions like, "What do you see?" "What do you feel?” and “What happens next, do we wonder?” This is a brilliant way of encouraging children to expand their vocabulary, articulate how they see the world around them, and express how they feel. Reading is an important area of a child's learning, and can lead to improved language and spelling skills, higher levels of concentration and increased brain connectivity. If you enjoyed reading 'Dipal's Diwali', we have a library of Twinkl Originals stories you'll love.The above Diwali stories for kids illustrate the significance of the revelries of each day of the 5-day long Diwali festival. Experience the Festival of Lights first-hand: Immerse toddlers in the celebration itself; lighting lamps, watching fireworks as they burst in the night sky, and getting them involved in decorating Rangoli patterns. Prepare and decorate the Diyas—they can either be made with self-hardening clay or be store-bought. If your class chooses to create Diyas from clay; follow these instructions: This is a powerful version of Ramayana from Sita’s point of view. A must read, this powerful narrative will compel your children to think. It is suitable for children 10years and above. Diwali Stories for Kids 1. Story of Dhanteras He blessed her with a boon that whosoever visits her on this day shall be free of his/her sins and would attain moksha – freedom from reincarnation.

This beautifully illustrated storybook follows Dipal and his family as they celebrate this important festival in the Hindu calendar. Another story associated with Dhanteras is of the emergence of Lord Dhanteras – The master of health. This day symbolises the loving bond between brothers and sisters. Often brothers visit their sisters on this day to seek their blessings. The story explores the rituals and traditions associated with Diwali in a way that children will engage with, and the fun plot and memorable characters will make children want to keep on reading.From crafting their own diyas to mastering the art of rangoli, these activities will bring the celebration right into your living room. Ready to amp up the festive fun? I’ve got a twinkling array of Diwali activities that are just perfect for keeping those little hands busy! Children will love the three adorable monkeys at the center of this Diwali book as they investigate a mysterious gift. Through their adventures, readers have the opportunity to learn more about Hindu Gods, Diwali and the traditions around the holiday. Let’s Celebrate Diwali by Anjali Joshe