Diwali is a Hindu festival known as the festival of lights. It is one of Hinduism’s most important celebrations and falls in October or November each year.
Explore rangoli patterns, used to decorate doorways during Diwali. Young learners will look at images of rangoli patterns before creating their own using the worksheets provided and completing the suggested activities using physical resources.
Included in this EYFS resource pack:
- Diwali image cards
- Rangoli pattern images
- Rangoli pattern outlines
- Teacher notes with guidance on how the resources could be used in the classroom
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