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Diwali Activities - Teachwire
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Bring Diwali to life in your classroom with this Teachwire article, which presents eight creative decorating ideas and hands-on activities ideal for younger elementary students. Each...more
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Bring Diwali to life in your classroom with this Teachwire article, which presents eight creative decorating ideas and hands-on activities ideal for younger elementary students. Each idea comes with clear instructions and uses easy-to-find materials. Highlights include a song-based lesson (a version of "Candlelight" to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star), paper cup garlands, clay or play-dough mandalas, DIY lanterns, mini elephant crafts, and card-making projects. The article also gives a brief overview of Diwali as a five-day Festival of Light, celebrated with lamps, rangoli, sweets, and family gatherings. It includes printable lesson plans that explore Diwali's origins and how it compares to other light-themed celebrations.
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In the Classroom
Take advantage of the ideas shared on this site to find hands-on crafts and activities to enhance your lessons on Diwali and fall festivals. Use Bloomz, reviewed here, to schedule volunteers to assist students when making crafts. As students learn about Diwali, use an online game resource such as Baamboozle, reviewed here, to practice and learn about the terms associated with this celebration. As a final project, create a class book using Imagine Forest, reviewed here, that includes text, videos, and images to tell the story about Diwali.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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