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25 October 2026

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Bring colour, creativity and pattern-making into your Diwali provision with these inviting Bond & Blossom Rangoli Pattern Cards, designed for Nursery and Reception.

Children can explore colourful lolly sticks, sparkling gems and geometric shapes as they recreate the examples, try the matching templates or develop their own rangoli-inspired designs.

Realistic photographs-style materials, cheerful Diwali illustrations and clear layouts make these cards an appealing addition to your creative, maths or loose-parts provision.

What’s included?

  • Eight different A5 activity cards, arranged two per A4 page.
  • A four-page PDF ready to print.
  • A colourful, realistic example and matching outline template on every card.
  • Short invitations to encourage exploration and conversation.
  • Decorative Diwali borders featuring diyas, lanterns and flowers.

Eight designs to explore

Four-Petal Flower • Jewel Petals • Diamond Delight • Circles of Colour • Rainbow Rays • Shape Star • Square Blossom • Festival Ring

Learning opportunities

These open-ended cards offer opportunities to explore:

  • Shape, position and spatial language.
  • Repeating patterns and symmetry.
  • Fine motor control and hand–eye coordination.
  • Colour, arrangement and creative choices.
  • Mathematical talk, noticing and describing.

Ways to use

Print and laminate for repeated use alongside a selection of loose parts. Children can use the pictures as visual prompts, place suitably sized materials over the outlines or create larger arrangements beside the cards. The templates can also be used for colouring.

Pair the activity with photographs of traditional rangoli and conversations about how people celebrate Diwali.

Please note: This is a digital download. Physical materials are not included. Templates are visual guides; fit will depend on the size of your materials. Supervise small loose parts and choose resources appropriate to the children using them.

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Get this resource as part of a bundle and save up to 30%

A bundle is a package of resources grouped together to teach a particular topic, or a series of lessons, in one place.

Bundle

Diwali EYFS Bundle - Reception Learning Pages & Rangoli Activity Cards

**Discover, talk and create with this colourful Diwali bundle from Bond & Blossom.** Bring together visual learning and practical exploration with two complementary resources: **Discover Diwali** and **Diwali Rangoli Patterns**. Designed with Reception children in mind, this bundle introduces Diwali through simple vocabulary, inviting illustrations and thoughtful discussion, then encourages children to explore their own rangoli-inspired patterns using loose parts. **What’s included?** **1. Discover Diwali — eight A4 landscape learning pages** Explore lights, rangoli, decorating, sharing, stories and different family celebrations. Each page includes: * Friendly cartoon illustrations and realistic object imagery. * Short, child-friendly sentences. * Three vocabulary words. * A “Let’s Talk� discussion prompt. A separate **one-page Adult Notes & Sources guide** provides cultural context, teaching suggestions and source links. **2. Diwali Rangoli Patterns — eight A5 activity cards** Presented across four A4 sheets, these colourful cards feature: * Eight different rangoli-inspired designs. * A realistic coloured example and matching outline template. * Lolly-stick, gem and geometric-shape arrangements. * Short invitations to explore and create. * Cheerful Diwali borders and discreet B&B branding. **Bundle contents: three PDFs, totalling 13 printable pages.** **Learning opportunities** Support vocabulary, conversation and understanding of different celebrations alongside shape recognition, spatial language, pattern-making, fine motor control and creativity. The learning pages recognise that families and communities celebrate in different ways. Children can use the activity cards to recreate an example, explore a template or develop their own design. **Ways to use** Share the learning pages during carpet time or small-group discussions, display them in your provision, then introduce the rangoli cards alongside colourful loose parts. The learning pages are designed for **Reception, ages 4–5**. The practical pattern cards can also support **Nursery children with adult guidance**. **Please note:** This is a digital download; no physical materials are included. The templates are visual guides, and the fit of loose parts will depend on their size. Supervise small materials and select items appropriate to your children. Images are illustrative artwork rather than documentary photographs. Both resources are also available individually. Please check previous purchases to avoid duplication. **Bond & Blossom — thoughtful resources for playful learning.**

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