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Diwali Activities for Kids

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.

Diwali Activities for Kids with Rangolis, Diyas, Books and more

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.

Though usually linked to the Hindu faith, some Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists also celebrate Diwali.

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 Diyas and Coloring Sheets

Make Your Own Diya, Coloring Sheet and Song About Diwali

Learning About Indian Sweets on Diwali

Making Diwali Sweets with a pretend playdough made with Cardamom

Indian Sweets for Diwali with Kids

Make Your Own Diyas for Diwali

Recipe for Making Samosas with Kids for Diwali

Making Indian Samosas with Kids and more! 

Making Diyas with Kids for Diwali

Create Your Own Diya for Diwali 

Learn about Indian Designs with Kids

Flower Rangoli for Diwali with Kids

Creating Flower Rangoli Designs with Kids

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Rangoli Craft Idea for Kids;

Diwali Books for Kids

The Best Diwali Books for Kids of all Ages

Diwali Coloring Sheet
Download and Print Diwali Coloring Sheet
Explore Diwali with Kids through Diwali Activities, Crafts, Books and Recipes at The Educators' Spin On it

Diwali Videos for Kids

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.

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Books About Diwali For Kids

Here are some children’s picture books to help your child learn about Diwali.

Amma Tell Me About Diwali!
Celebrating the World: Diwali
Peppas Diwali
Lighting a Lamp: A Diwali Story
Lots of Lights
Diwali The Magical Diyas

Click on each image to purchase the book on Amazon

For more Diwali book suggestions, visit our Book List of the Best Diwali Books for Kids of All Ages.

 Looking for more Diwali Ideas for Kids? Check out our Diwali Crafts for Kids!  {Click here} 

Wishing you a very Happy Diwali from the Vij Family at The Educators’ Spin On It!

Diwali Activities for Kids featuring Rangoli, Diyas and Indian Tradition of Lighting Candle

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About Kim Vij

Early childhood teacher, author, speaker and mom of 3. Kim shares ways to make learning fun and parenting an adventure by sharing developmentally appropriate activities.

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Comments

  1. Mia says

    November 3, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    I don't know much about Diwali so it was great to read your post. Loved the videos!

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  2. Kim Vij says

    November 3, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    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.

    Reply
  3. Natalie F says

    November 6, 2013 at 11:24 am

    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 🙂

    Reply
  4. Mary Ann says

    November 16, 2015 at 6:14 am

    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!

    Reply
  5. Mary Ann says

    November 16, 2015 at 6:14 am

    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! 🙂

    Reply

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