Diwali mehndi cutting activity
Develop fine motor skills and celebrate Diwali with our Diwali mehndi cutting activity. Perfect for EYFS and KS1 pupils, this hands-on resource combines creativity and skill-building as children colour and cut out beautiful mehndi-style patterns inspired by traditional Indian art.
The pack includes four intricate circular and square mehndi designs with dotted cutting guides, encouraging precision, focus and hand–eye coordination. Pupils can use pencils, crayons or felt tips to colour in before carefully cutting along the lines to create stunning Diwali decorations or display pieces.
- Printable Diwali mehndi cutting activity with detailed patterns
- Supports fine motor control, scissor skills and cultural awareness
- Ideal for EYFS and KS1 art or RE lessons about Diwali
- Perfect for calm time, creative play or festive classroom displays
This Diwali mehndi cutting activity is a lovely way to link art, design and cultural learning during the Festival of Lights. Pair it with our create your own mehndi pattern activity or explore more Diwali resources. Start your free trial to download this and thousands more engaging resources for every season.


