Topic:
Diwali
LT focus:
Explore how the Hindu festival Diwali is celebrated
Examine the art associated with Diwali
Introduction
Write Diwali on the board and explain that it is the Hindu festival of light
Tell the children the story of Sita and Rama using cutouts, to give them a background of why Diwali is celebrated
Development
Look at videos and pictures of people celebrating Diwali, focusing on the art and lights used during the celebrations.
Discuss other religious festivals or celebrations that use light. Discuss the similarities and differences between the use of light in such festivals
Plenary
Children create a lantern out of paper and decorate it with many colours.
Other teacher resources for teaching this topic:
An extension activity: create a rangoli design