Diwali Patterns – EYFS Rangoli Resource

Use this Diwali patterns resource to explore rangoli patterns. People celebrating Diwali use these to decorate doorways during the festival.

Young learners will look at images of Diwali patterns before creating their own using the worksheets provided and completing the suggested activities using physical resources.

Another name for the Hindu festival Diwali is the festival of lights. It is one of Hinduism’s most important celebrations and falls in October or November each year.

Diwali patterns resource pack

This download contains:

• Diwali image cards
• Images of Diwali patterns
• Rangoli pattern outlines
• Teacher notes with guidance on how you can use the resources

Starter activity

If possible, introduce Diwali by reading a suitable book to introduce this festival. Suggestions include:

• Diwali (Celebrate the World) by Hannah Eliot
• First Festivals: Diwali by Ladybird

Look at the image cards showing some foods and other things that are important during Diwali. Notes are provided with each image to explain what is being shown. Talk about the images and what they show.

Early Learning Goals

Physical Development
ELG: Fine Motor Skills
Children at the expected level of development will:
- Use a range of small tools, including scissors, paint brushes and cutlery

Understanding the World
ELG: People, Culture and Communities
Children at the expected level of development will:
- Know some similarities and differences between different religious and cultural communities in this country, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class.

Expressive Arts and Design
ELG: Creating with materials
Children at the expected level of development will:
- Safely use a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function
- Share their creations, explaining the processes they have used

This resource is part of the Early Years Inspiration collection.
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• Diwali image cards
• Rangoli pattern images
• Rangoli pattern outlines
• Teacher notes with guidance on how the resources could be used in the classroom