Bring Diwali to life in your classroom with our engaging Diwali activities for EYFS and KS1. Explore hands-on craft ideas, lesson plans, worksheets and more, all created by teachers and linked to the National Curriculum. Whether you’re introducing the story of Rama and Sita or decorating diyas, our Diwali resources help children learn about the festival in a fun and meaningful way.
Try our popular Story of Rama and Sita Diwali PowerPoint and Diwali Information PowerPoint to help pupils understand the traditions behind the festival. Explore Diwali lantern crafts, mehndi pattern templates and Diwali role-play resources to make your setting feel truly festive.
Our Diwali teaching resources support learning in RE, art and PSHE, while also encouraging cultural awareness and creativity. Designed to suit a range of settings, our collection includes Diwali worksheets for KS1, engaging crafts for EYFS, and editable teaching slides for whole-class use.
Use the Diwali story sequencing activity to retell the story of Rama and Sita, or create a vibrant display with our Diwali classroom display banner. For younger pupils, hands-on activities like decorating diya templates or colouring rangoli patterns are ideal for exploring the theme in a calm and creative way.
Perfect for Diwali topic work, themed assemblies or as part of your cultural celebrations, these resources will help you plan meaningful, age-appropriate lessons with ease.
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