Festival of Lights, Cultural Awareness & Early Literacy

Introduce children to the Festival of Lights with this beautifully illustrated Diwali word mat! Featuring colourful illustrations and clearly labelled vocabulary on a contrasting black background, this printable resource is perfect for supporting language development, cultural awareness and meaningful conversations about Diwali.

Designed for EYFS settings, this visual vocabulary mat helps children discover and explore words associated with Diwali through hands-on learning and play.

What’s Included:

1 illustrated Diwali vocabulary word mat
Diwali-themed pictures with matching word labels
Vocabulary including diya lamp, rangoli pattern, marigold, toran garland, sweets, fireworks, mehndi, jewellery, tilak, lantern and more
Colourful illustrations on a contrasting black background

Learning Opportunities / Benefits:

Introduce new vocabulary associated with Diwali celebrations.
Develop communication, language and listening skills.
Encourage curiosity and understanding of different cultures and traditions.
Support early literacy through picture and word associations.
Promote meaningful conversations, questioning and storytelling.
Encourage children to recognise similarities and differences between celebrations.
Support visual learning and independent exploration.

How to Use:

Simply print and laminate the word mat for durability. Display it in your learning environment or incorporate it into Diwali-themed activities.

Perfect for use with:

Diwali-themed tuff trays and sensory play
Small world and role-play activities
Creative and rangoli pattern-making invitations
Storytelling and group discussions
Vocabulary-building and matching activities
Mark-making and early writing provision
Cultural celebrations and classroom displays

Encourage children to identify familiar objects, explore new words and talk about how Diwali is celebrated. Use the illustrations as conversation starters or alongside real objects and other Diwali resources to make learning meaningful and engaging.

Format:

1 printable Diwali vocabulary word mat
Colourful illustrations with labelled vocabulary

A versatile resource for enriching your learning environment, celebrating cultural diversity and supporting early language development through play.

Perfect for EYFS, Nursery, Preschool, Pre-K and Reception.

Play-based EYFS | No worksheets.