Diwali Activities For Preschoolers

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Diwali Activities For Preschoolers -Teachers can create Diwali Learning Stations, Folder activities or parents can use them for playdates or as a homeschooling activity.  A perfect last minute activity to brighten your Diwali, just download and print and cut. Laminate if you wish to reuse them next year or simply stick on a card/ thick paper.

You will need Pattern Blocks for Rangoli Symmetry – Buy it here 

Diwali Activity 1 :- Diya Matching Activity

• Cognitive Skills (Matching and Visual Discrimination):
  Matching activities help children develop the ability to recognize similarities and differences between objects. In the case of diya matching, children learn to observe shapes, colors, and patterns, improving their visual discrimination skills, which are essential for reading and problem-solving.
• Color and Shape Recognition:
  By matching diyas of the same shape or color, preschoolers enhance their ability to identify and differentiate colors and shapes, laying the foundation for more advanced math and art skills.
• Concentration and Attention to Detail:
  Engaging in a matching activity requires focus and patience. Children must pay attention to details to correctly match the diyas, improving their concentration span.
• Cultural Awareness:
  If the activity is tied to a cultural event like Diwali, it helps children develop a sense of cultural awareness and understand the significance of diyas in traditions.

Diwali Activity 2 – Rangoli Symmetry

You will need Pattern Blocks for Rangoli Symmetry – Buy it here 

• Understanding Symmetry and Spatial Awareness:
  Rangoli designs often feature symmetrical patterns. When children create these designs using pattern blocks, they learn about symmetry by arranging the blocks in balanced, mirror-like forms. This strengthens their spatial reasoning and ability to recognize patterns, skills essential in geometry and problem-solving.
• Fine Motor Skills Development:
  Handling small pattern blocks requires precise control, helping children improve their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. These skills are critical for later activities such as writing and drawing.
• Visual and Pattern Recognition:
  Rangoli designs are typically intricate and colorful. By using different shapes and colors of blocks, children enhance their ability to identify and replicate patterns. This pattern recognition is a foundational math skill, useful in everything from basic counting to more complex concepts like sequencing and algebra.
• Creativity and Artistic Expression:
  Making Rangoli with pattern blocks encourages children to explore their creativity. While maintaining symmetry, they also have the freedom to experiment with different shapes and colors, fostering their artistic expression.
• Cultural Appreciation:
  Rangoli is often associated with cultural festivals and traditions, especially in Indian culture. By participating in Rangoli-making activities, children gain exposure to cultural art forms, broadening their understanding of cultural diversity.
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking:
  Creating symmetrical patterns requires children to think critically about how to place blocks to ensure balance on both sides of the design. This promotes logical thinking and problem-solving, as they must make decisions about the arrangement of blocks.

Diwali Activity 3 – Memory Match 

Incorporating Diwali-themed symbols makes the memory match game both culturally enriching and educational, making it a great tool for preschool development.

• Improves Memory and Concentration: Memory matching games require children to remember the location of specific symbols after flipping them over. By matching pairs of Diwali symbols, such as diyas, rangolis, lanterns, or fireworks, children practice memory recall and sharpen their concentration.
• Enhances Visual Discrimination: Diwali symbols often have intricate designs and unique shapes. Matching these symbols helps children develop visual discrimination, which is the ability to recognize subtle differences between similar images. This skill is crucial for reading and other tasks that require attention to detail.
• Boosts Cognitive Development (Problem Solving): The game challenges children to use logical thinking and strategy to find matches. As they play, they begin to develop problem-solving skills by predicting where the next match might be and remembering which cards they’ve already flipped.
• Develops Social Skills (Turn-Taking and Cooperation): When played in groups, the memory match game teaches children important social skills such as taking turns, cooperating, and sharing. It also helps them learn patience while waiting for their turn.
• Pattern Recognition and Matching Skills: Identifying and matching similar symbols supports early math skills by reinforcing the concept of matching, which is a fundamental part of pattern recognition.
• Learning through festivals:-
• Enhances creative writing skills.
• Improves vocabulary and reading skills.
• Fosters imagination.
• Develops listening and speaking skills.

This pack includes 3 folder games or table games to download and print

You will need Pattern Blocks for Rangoli Symmetry – Buy it here 

No. of pages:- 6

Recommended Age:- 2 yrs to 7 yrs.