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Diwali

Topics Reception
This unit is part of Celebrations Festivals of Light

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Objectives

Early learning goals

  • Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function.
  • Represent ideas, thoughts and feelings through design and technology, art, music, dance, role-play and stories.
  • Listen attentively in a range of situations.
  • Listen to stories, accurately anticipating key events, and respond to what is heard with relevant comments, questions or actions.
  • Lnow about similarities and differences between others, and among families, communities and traditions.

Lesson Planning

Learn about Rama and Sita by singing `There was a Princess Long Ago´ and act out the story. Make Rangoli patterns with coloured salt and create beautiful Diva lights.

Children will:

  • Retell the story of Rama and Sita & participate in role play.
  • Consolidate their learning about Diwali by taking part in child-initiated activities
  • Acknowledge and respect the traditions of Diwali.

Provided Resources

  • Rama and Sita song words and role-play ideas
  • The story of Diwali
  • How to make Rangoli patterns
  • How to make Diva Lights
  • Hanukkah, Diwali and Eid song words

You Will Need

  • Costumes to act out the Rama and Sita story
  • A real Diva light
  • For 'firework sparkles' see 'firework handprints' resource from session 1
  • Role play masks

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