Diwali Festival | Rangoli Patterns

SMART RESOURCE | Rangoli patterns explore the dazzling colours and shapes traditionally used to decorate doorways and courtyards of houses during the festival of Diwali. There are sixteen patterns to choose, ranging from simple to more complex designs. This is a perfect way to explore the Hindu tradition of Rangoli patterns through inquiry and to practice mindfulness colouring enabling students to turn off all other thoughts and just focus on this colourful Diwali activity.

FREE | A choice of a colour or black and white card template for students to write a personal ‘Happy New Year’ Diwali greeting. Brainstorm writing prompts for younger students, while older students can plan the layout of the card, write the message; choose their writing style and decorate the card.

FREE | A management chart for student Diwali learning activities. Students complete MUST DO and select from CHOICE options. The activities: make a - diva lamp, Diwali card, rangoli pattern and write about the Quest of Ram and Sita. These are part of the Diwali ABC Teaching Resources which are ready to view and download.

FREE | As Diwali is a five day festival students can select from the three posters to create or complete the events for each day. An excellent reference for student Inquiry-based Research Learning.