Diwali Craft Activities for Schools
Diwali Tealight Holders
Simple to assemble and suitable for a wide range of ages, this upcycling CD tealight project offers a meaningful and memorable way to bring light, learning and joy into Diwali celebrations when displayed in the classroom or at home.
What you need:
- Old CD
- LED Tealight
- An assortment of self-adhesive acrylic gems
How to make:
- Begin by decorating the outer edge and centre edge of the CD with the pastel self-adhesive gems.
- Decorate the middle of the CD with teardrop and other acrylic jewels to create a decorative embellishment.
- To finish, place an LED tealight in the centre of the CD, then display
Learning benefits:
- Creativity and self-expression
- Cultural learning about Diwali traditions
- Collaborative crafting is a fun, social setting
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PLEASE NOTE: This project is only suitable for LED tealights and wax candles should not be used
Rangoli Scratch Art Decorations
Rangoli is a traditional Indian art form created during Diwali using intricate patterns and vibrant colours to welcome light, joy and good fortune. With these scratch art decorations, children can recreate that magic in an engaging and mess-free way.
What you need:
- Rangoli scratch art decoration pack
How to make:
- Use the scratch tool to reveal bright, vivid colours in the pre-printed assorted Rangoli designs
- Using ribbon, hang your finished design in the classroom or home
Learning benefits:
- Creativity and imagination through unique pattern-making
- Cultural awareness by exploring Diwali traditions
- Hands-on fun suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities
- Sensory-friendly
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‘HAPPY DIWALI’ Bunting
Add a personal, creative touch to your Diwali celebrations with the Baker Ross HAPPY DIWALI colouring bunting printable – a fun and inclusive activity perfect for schools, clubs and group events. Easy to print and suitable for a wide range of ages, the bunting is a wonderful way to bring all ages together through creativity and celebration.
What you need:
- Baker Ross HAPPY DIWALI bunting printable
- A4 White copier card
- Felt tip pens
- Paint pens
- Glitter
- Glue
- Ribbon or string for hanging
How to make:
- Download the Baker Ross bunting templates onto a computer
- Using A4 White Copier Card print off the templates
- Decorate the templates using colouring paint pens and felt tip pens
- Embellish with glitter for a sparkly effect.
- Carefully cut out the bunting flags
- Assemble the bunting and hang using ribbon or string
Learning benefits:
- Creative expression through colouring and decorating
- Cultural celebration by exploring the meaning of Diwali
- Collaborative fun as everyone contributes to a shared display
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