The following setups and experiences are designed to foster fine motor skills, pattern recognition, and joyful engagement with the traditions of the Festival of Lights. Each activity offers opportunities for children to express themselves, explore symbolism, and co-create meaning in inclusive and developmentally appropriate ways.

Diwali is a time when families light lamps, share sweets, wear bright clothes, and say kind words to each other. It’s all about light, love, and joy. Here are 5 joyful, easy-to-sing Diwali songs for preschoolers—each with a familiar tune and simple, rhythmic lyrics that invite movement, clapping, and smiles. 

Celebrating Diwali with toddlers and preschoolers in early childhood settings is a joyful opportunity to foster cultural awareness, sensory exploration, and inclusive belonging. Here are some developmentally appropriate, emotionally intelligent ideas to celebrate Diwali with toddlers and preschoolers. 

Diwali, India's biggest and most important holiday of the year, is on the 31st of October. The following provides Diwali Templates and FREE Printables that will help you celebrate Diwali at your service and can also be included in the curriculum for children.

This is a free template that can be used to celebrate Diwali. For services that are planning Diwali activities and events this template will enable you to share those moments with families. 

Rangoli Match Cut and Paste enables children to find the correct half of the rangoli design and match it together. This is a great activity for hand eye co-ordination, visual perceptions, cutting skills and recognising patterns and colour schemes. 

Rangoli is a traditional Indian decoration of simple patterns and geometric shapes made with ground rice, particularly during festivals including Diwali. 

Rangoli Colouring Pages enable children to choose a rangoli design to colour in and decorate. 

Rangoli is a traditional Indian decoration of simple patterns and geometric shapes made with ground rice, particularly during festivals including Diwali. 

Diwali Information Posters are a great way to start a discussion with children on one of India's biggest festivals of the year. These posters can be used as a cultural display.