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.

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.

Make Your Own Diya, Coloring Sheet and Song About Diwali

Making Diwali Sweets with a pretend playdough made with Cardamom

Make Your Own Diyas for Diwali

Making Indian Samosas with Kids and more! 

Create Your Own Diya for Diwali 

Learn about Indian Designs with Kids

Creating Flower Rangoli Designs with Kids

Rangoli Craft Idea for Kids;

The Best Diwali Books for Kids of all Ages

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.

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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!

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