Diwali

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.

SMART RESOURCE | FONT OPTION: The handwriting resource supports daily practice, consolidation, and refinement of handwriting skills through the celebration of Diwali. Each copy card includes a sentence about Diwali, topic words and three-digit numbers to practice. The copy card is written with lines and without lines. Students can select the copy card according to their ability to write words legibly and with consistent size. Also included are lined sheets, a student handwriting Learning Intention and a letter formation card.

SMART RESOURCE | FONT OPTION: Diwali is a time of vibrant colours, fireworks, twinkling lights and delicious food. The handwriting sheets introduce and add depth to the class study of this dazzling celebration. The practice sheet focus is writing simple factual sentences about Diwali, in addition to digit and number word practice. Each copy card is written with lines and without lines. Students can select the copy card according to their ability to write words legibly and with consistent size. Included are blank, coloured and, black and white lined sheets. The handwriting resource supports daily practice, consolidation, and refinement of handwriting skills through the celebration of Diwali.

SMART RESOURCE | The two sets of thirty-eight Diwali Festival words are presented in different fonts and backgrounds. The resource is suitable for Diwali discussion, reading, writing and word wall displays. The words make an excellent starting point for inquiry-based research learning. The vocabulary links with the Diwali Festival of Lights Annual Resources.

SMART RESOURCE | During the Festival of Diwali people decorate their doorways with rangoli patterns. An explanation with illustrations of the rangoli pattern and its significance to the Diwali celebration is included.This resource has a selection of six rangoli patterns to colour and two coloured patterns to cut out for display. Students could also design their own patterns using the ABC Video Link page for motivation and visual instruction.

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.