Diwali (Celebrate the World)

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Start by teaching your students about Diwali by using books such as Binny’s Diwali, a sweet story about Binny embracing her culture and sharing her family’s Diwali traditions with her classmates. There’s also Rookie Read-About Holidays: Diwali, a non-fiction book with colorful pictures and fascinating facts about Diwali. Reading is an important area of a child's learning, and can lead to improved language and spelling skills, higher levels of concentration and increased brain connectivity. From the story of Lord Rama and the victory of light over the demon king Ravana, to the present-day joys of putting on your new clothes, painting rangoli art, and the anticipation of lighting those clay lamps—these reads will not only educate but also entertain. So, without further ado, have a nosey through our favourite Diwali books for toddlers below, and engage your little one in the vibrancy of this bright festival.

She laid out all her ornaments as well as pots of gold and silver coins at the entrance to their bedroom and lit lots of lamps. To keep her husband from falling asleep, she narrated him stories and sang songs. In case your children wish to dwell deeper, here are a few Diwali books for kids you should consider. Further ReadingThese mythological tales will help your children understand their cultural significance behind each of the Diwali festivities and enhance their knowledge and respect for their traditions. And to support learning on a Christian celebration, try ' The Easter Journal'. It follows Jaya and Ali as they experience different Easter traditions. First Festivals: Diwali has delightfully busy illustrations with lots to look at and an exciting lift-the-flap feature! Recommended for toddlers aged 2 and over, this is a great one to engage smaller hands and explore common traditions of Diwali like lighting lamps and praying to the Goddess, Lakshmi. The Diwali season is twinkling on the horizon, and there’s a buzz in the air that’s as delightful as the scent of sweet treats wafting from the kitchen. Ask students to use their index finger and thumb to pinch one end of the Diya to create a small point at the front of it.

From crafting their own diyas to mastering the art of rangoli, these activities will bring the celebration right into your living room. Prepare and decorate the Diyas—they can either be made with self-hardening clay or be store-bought. If your class chooses to create Diyas from clay; follow these instructions: To learn more about the Islamic holy month, try ' Rameena's Ramadan'. The heart-warming story explains the customs and traditions of Ramadan in a fun narrative context.Dipal's Diwali' is designed by teachers to encourage children to love reading, and the story can help children cultivate a reading habit that they'll nurture throughout their lives. Reading and telling stories to our children is a wonderful habit that should be adopted from an early age. Even the youngest of babies benefit from hearing language being spoken aloud. Telling stories and reading along with early learners is a powerful conduit for learning, as it aids language acquisition and promotes the development of speech and listening skills. Each Twinkl Originals story comes with a collection of teaching resources to support cross-curricular learning. How is Diwali celebrated? Children will love the three adorable monkeys at the center of this Diwali book as they investigate a mysterious gift. Through their adventures, readers have the opportunity to learn more about Hindu Gods, Diwali and the traditions around the holiday. Let’s Celebrate Diwali by Anjali Joshe

The stunning illustrations throughout the story bring the events to life, visually engaging children and inspiring the imagination. The festivities of Diwali commence with theday ofDhanteras. An ancient legend attributes Dhanteras to an interesting story about the 16-year-old son of King Hima. Recap the lesson about Diwali by asking students what they learned and record the findings on the chart paper or whiteboard. Diwali can be a dazzling sensory experience for children and an exciting event to explore the importance of this festival in different cultures and religions. Some ideas on how to teach Diwali to younger learners would be: If you are looking for story books about Diwali showing children enjoying the festivities, try Binny’s Diwali or The Best Diwali Ever, in which young Ariana makes plans to for extra special Diwali celebrations, with yummy sweets, divas around the house, pretty clothes, fireworks and a rangoli competition. We also recommend Christopher Corr’s excellent picturebook retelling of the story of Rama and Sita. For information books for children about Diwali, try Ladybird’s lift-the-flap First Festivals: Diwali or the photo-based information book Celebrate With Me: Diwali.This is a powerful version of Ramayana from Sita’s point of view. A must read, this powerful narrative will compel your children to think. It is suitable for children 10years and above. Diwali Stories for Kids 1. Story of Dhanteras