Discover the top resources for Diwali Activities for Kids. Here are a few ways to teach your child about the Festival of Lights. You will find Diwali Craft Ideas, Diwali Recipes, Diwali Books for Kids and even a few Diwali Videos to show your child.
Learning about the world and the festivals around it encourages our children to become Global Kids.
As we start the holiday season many of us enjoy sharing our moments of gratitude throughout the month.I’d love to take a moment to let my husband know I am forever grateful that he brought a whole other country and religion into my little world when we were married.
Diwali Activities for Kids
I am forever learning and growing as I learn more about India so that I can help our children learn more about where they are from.
Here are a few fun ways that I’ve helped to teach my daughters about the special holiday called Diwali.
What is Diwali
What is Diwali? Why is Diwali celebrated? The Festival of lights is a holiday celebrated around the world.
Diwali is a five-day festival of lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world. The festival, which coincides with the Hindu New Year, celebrates new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness
No matter your background I do think it’s important for all children to know about the festivals around the world.
Here are a few crafts, activities, videos, and books to help my children and perhaps your child learn about Diwali this holiday season.
Diwali Activities for Kids to Make
The Best Diwali Books for Kids of all Ages
Making Diwali Sweets with a pretend playdough made with Cardamom
Make Your Own Diyas for Diwali
Making Indian Samosas with Kids and more!
Teaching Kids How to Make Indian Food
Learn about Indian Designs with Kids
Creating Flower Rangoli Designs with Kids
Create Your Own Diya for Diwali
Make Your Own Diya, Coloring Sheet and Song About Diwali
Diwali Videos for Kids
Here are several kid friendly videos about Diwali for your child. A few are animated Diwali videos while others share real life videos of families and communities celebrating Diwali together.
A fun way to explore and learn more about the festival of lights with your child.
Listen and Dance to Mira Celebrates Diwali! from Disney Junior
Ramayana : Story of Diwali | Mythological Stories from Mocomi Kids. Here’s an animated version of the story of Diwali
Here’s National Geographic detailed description of what it’s like in India on Diwali.
In this video, Jalebi Street brings to you an interesting learning video for kids that brings out the importance of Diwali.
Spending a day in India with a local family for Diwali.
5-minute Diwali story! Includes all 5 days of celebration including the story of Diwali.
Hindus celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights.
Diwali – ‘the festival of lights’ is one of the most popular festivals for kids and adults everywhere, celebrating new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil. This video aims at teaching kids about cleanliness and the importance of Goddess Lakshmi for Diwali.
Books About Diwali For Kids
Here are some children’s picture books to help your child learn about Diwali.
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For more Diwali book suggestions, visit our Book List of the Best Diwali Books for Kids of All Ages.
Diwali Coloring Books
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Diwali Activity Ideas from Amazon
I’m impressed with how many product options Diwali products now have for parents. I’ve hand-selected a few that I’d recommend. You can view my Diwali list here on Amazon.
These would make a fun gift for your child and other families celebrating Diwali this festival season.
Looking for more Diwali Ideas for Kids? Check out our Diwali Crafts for Kids!
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Wishing you a very Happy Diwali from the Vij Family at The Educators’ Spin On It!
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Thanks, Kim. I have been dating my boyfriend, who was born in India, for almost 2 years and as an American-born woman, appreciate your help in learning about Diwali and Indian culture. Happy Diwali to you! 🙂
Thanks, Kim. As an American-born woman who's been dating an India-born man for almost 2 years, I appreciate your help in learning more about Diwali and Indian culture. Happy Diwali to you!
Great post, Kim! I feel a little sad that we don't celebrate any heritage holidays, but both of us grew in an urban European cultures that are pretty close in celebrations to US. I am pinning your Divali post 🙂
Thanks Mia. I'm always trying to learn more about Diwali so I can help my children understand. I've even been to India to celebrate and it is quite a site to see, something I never knew about as a child.
I don't know much about Diwali so it was great to read your post. Loved the videos!