Diwali activities for Year 1-3 (KS1 and lower KS2): a gentle, respectful 12-page printable pack with rangoli colouring, a diya to decorate, a word hunt, patterns and counting. It is a ready-to-print Diwali activities resource for children aged 5 to 8.

Use these Diwali activities during the autumn term to introduce the Festival of Lights in RE, or as a calm colouring and reading session in the days around the festival. The pages are simple enough for independent work, with an adult to support the reading, and every page keeps the celebration respectful and child-friendly.

What is included (12 pages, in two PDFs: colour and black and white)

• Cover with a name line
• My Diwali Rangoli and Leaves in a Circle colouring pages
• Decorate a Diya colouring page
• Discover Diwali: a short text with a word-matching task
• Diwali word hunt and a short reading passage, “A Diwali Visit”, with questions
• Pattern Play and Count & Continue number pages
• Design Your Rangoli and a “Share a Little Kindness” drawing and writing page
• Grown-up guide with cultural notes, source names to learn more and an answer key

Ways to use

• Morning work or a quiet start to the day in Diwali week
• RE lessons on festivals and celebrations
• Guided reading with a small group
• Wet play or a calm Friday afternoon activity
• Cover lessons, because everything is ready to print
• A display of finished rangoli designs

Format
Two PDF files with the same 12 pages: one in colour and one in black and white to save ink. PDF, US Letter (choose “Fit to page” to print on A4). Language: English.