This resource contains a fully editable, 60 slide Powerpoint presentation on Diwali (Divali, Deepavali or Dipavali) - the Festival of Lights which is celebrated by Hindhus, Sikhs, Jainists and some Buddhists in October / November each year. The PowerPoint makes reference to: The origins of Diwali The legends of Diwali - Rama and Sita, Lord Krishna The rituals and traditions of Diwali Diwali offerings Diwali decorations - rangoli, dyas The symbolism of light Goddess Lakshmi Diwali sweets - barfi The custom of tilak The PowerPoint contains several hyperlinks to the meaning of Diwali, how Diwali is celebrated and the legends surrounding Diwali. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Twenty Assemblies / Presentations - Just £19.99 This resource contains a variety of PowerPoint presentations suitable for assemblies throughout the year. Never be short of an assembly again! Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

Diwali resources - including lesson PowerPoint, game, worksheets and clips with differentiated questions and quiz. All three way differentiated and adaptable, including lesson, 6x differentiated worksheets, activities and interactive PowerPoint quiz with answers. Suitable for KS2/3 - loads to do for different abilities, includes card making game and instructions. Variety of different level tasks for MA,LA or Core and everything is editable. Who are EC Resources? EC Resources are the top TES PSHE providers and are a group of teachers who work together to create easy to use, high quality and editable lessons and units of work. We have created lessons for The Children’s Commissioner, The Bank of England, The British Legion, MACS Charity, Tes, LikeToBe Careers, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (UK Gov) and have also completed PSHE and Citizenship commissions for schools across the UK. We also run psheresources.com where you can find everything you need for PSHE, RE and Citizenship at discounted rates. You can contact us at info@ecpublishing.co.uk Check out our PSHE Packages on Tes here: Complete KS3 PSHE and RSE Complete KS4 PSHE and RSE Complete KS5 PSHE and RSE One Year of Citizenship and British Values Complete KS3 RE Complete Careers and Employability AQA Citizenship GCSE Mega Pack x68x We also run psheresources.com and you can contact us at info@ecpublishing.co.uk Teaching PSHE, RE or Citizenship GCSE next year? Why not join our Citizenship and PSHE teachers Facebook group, with 12,000 other teachers, for guidance, advice and resource sharing.

This resource offers exceptional opportunities to incorporate multicultural activities into the curriculum effectively. The primary objective of this activity is to establish a personal connection with the Diwali festival, as it enhances children’s learning experience. The first activity, “Complete the Text,” serves as a perfect introduction to the festival’s significance. The second activity aims to reinforce one of the most crucial aspects of Diwali, which is sharing with others, through a five-day challenge. By engaging in these activities, students will gain a deeper understanding of the true meaning behind one of Diwali’s most significant traditions, Rangoli. They will utilize their creativity to draw their unique Rangoli designs. Moreover, children will be able to identify both the differences and similarities between Christmas and Diwali, fostering an appreciation for diverse celebrations. They will also explore how this important event is celebrated in their own country and in India. Lastly, you will have the opportunity to adorn the hallways or your classroom with beautiful Diyas, receiving many well-deserved compliments. This resource includes: Page 1: What is Diwali? Page 2: What is Diwali? - Answer Sheet Page 3: On Diwali We Share - Five Days Challenge Page 4: My Rangoli Page 5: How Diwali is Celebrated in India / In My Country? Page 6: Diwali and Christmas - Venn Diagram Page 7: Happy Diwali - Diya Craft "---------------------------------- ★Related Resources: Download the Spanish Version ----------------------------------" Happy Diwali!

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the traditions, legends and cultural practices around Diwali. The text also describes how the Festival if Lights is celebrated around the world. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False exercises, gap filling exercises and a fun word search. The text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.

Third lesson in SOW looking at the main beliefs of Hinduism. This lesson looks a the festivals of Diwali and Holi. Students look at the stories behind each festival and how Hindus celebrate them today. Lessons are designed with non subject specialists in mind to be able to pick up and teach. Relevant information is on screen and task information is one screen also. Lesson includes all relevant resources ready to print. Lessons designed for KS3 but can be adapted up or down to suit ability of students.

This is a simple Diwali story (Rama and Sita) with suggestions for sensory inputs and a shopping list My experience is with SLD and MLD students For more information about how to use Sensory stories visit: https://www.thesensoryprojects.co.uk/ or buy Jo Grace’s book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sensory-Stories-Support-Additional-Needs/dp/1839971479/ref=asc_df_1839971479/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=606653503569&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14376685802947374074&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006886&hvtargid=pla-1662290665911&psc=1&th=1&psc=1 (not sponsored, just a big fan!) Please leave feedback, so I can improve my resources!

Powerpoint useful for assembly/form time. Outlines basic facts about hinduism and Diwali. Include activity and clip links

A simple PowerPoint introduction to Diwali. Children watch a video, listen to the Ramayana story then find out ways in which Hindus celebrate.

Celebrate Diwali (The Festival of Lights) by making these paper lanterns. Fun, easy to make and they look great hanging in the classroom. Included: ♦ 10 x different templates ♦ Handle template (just cut paper strips if you want to cut down on printing) ♦ Construction instructions ♦ One substitute template for the spelling of the word colour/color A variety of templates to suit what you are looking for. Some are plain (so your students can add their own patterns/designs) while others are already decorative and just need colouring. Designed on A4 size paper. ********************************************************************** © Suzanne Welch Teaching Resources

Get your students to improve their descriptive or creative writing skills through this detailed lesson that uses the Hindu and Sikh festival of Diwali to engage them and make them reflect on their use of vocabulary, sentence structures and paragraphing. Includes differentiated activities, a detailed planning sheet, a model answer and peer assessment opportunities. Ideal exam preparation for English Literature examinations but also adaptable for younger students as well. Differentiated throughout.

21 pages of resources to work alongside the teaching of Diwali. Resouces include Blank hands Mehndi Patterns Rangoli Patterns Diwali Cards Design a Diva lamp Firework colouring in Create a Diwali Basket Counting to 10 Ordering numbers to 10 Maze 4 writing frames 8 feelings cards

A primary assembly on Diwali that involves and engages the children. When you download this resource you will get a powerpoint on Diwali with accompanying notes and ideas for presenting the assembly. Looking for other assemblies? Try these: SMSC assembly and plan - Social SMSC assembly and plan - Moral SMSC assembly and plan - Spiritual SMSC assembly and plan - Cultural Assembly plan and presentation - Hope I hope your children enjoy the assembly. Remember to leave feedback so that I can improve what I do - and make more of what you love! Follow me on TES to be notified when new products are posted. Happy teaching! Katharine7

A lesson on Diwali put together for primary students/low ability secondary students.

Resources for RE lessons about Diwali. A simple PowerPoint that includes a song about Diwali on each slide (to the tune of London Bridge is falling down, because I don’t seem to be able to write a song to any other tune lol) The powerpoint has some videos linked. If they do not load check that external media has been allowed. Low ability- Match a word to a labelled symbol Middle ability - colourful semantics to make sentences about Diwali Higher ability- Communication board to write sentences I used this for my class of ASC students that need lots of visual support and are highly motivated by songs.

These resources include a weekly planning sheet and a powerpoint to show ideas and techniques used for Artwork at Diwali. It shows the children's work making Diva lamps and Rangoli patterns.

A simple and clear Power Point on Diwali. There is a slide on activity ideas related to Diwali. Hope you find it useful! :) For Twitter updates for my new resources, please follow: @TheStorySeed For more free resources: www.TheStorySeed.com

HINDUISM : Diwali: 2 x Tutor Time / Collective Worship / Autumn activities & 1 hour long Quiz This pack contains 2 separate Tutor Time resources for Diwali. All PowerPoints are fully resourced with YouTube links and activities to discuss the topic in question. The PPT consists of 14 slides and work booklet consists of 2 sheets. Tutor Time 1: This introduces pupils to the significance of Diwali and directs you to a youtube clip on Rama and Sita. Pupils have to make a cartoon strip based on this session. Tutor Time 2: This develops pupil’s knowledge of Diwali and introduces them to one of the decorations used during this festival, the Toran. Pupils have to design and decorate their own Toran. Quz: Awesome for a TUTOR TIME or a whole lesson! Included in this quiz is: General Knowledge Guessing Game Yay or Nay Emoji Selector Act it Out Observation Round Scoreboard If you review this resource we will give you another resource of the same value for FREE. We hope that you enjoy this resource! We would love your feedback, if you like what you see, please follow us: on Tes TeachElite’s Shop click the’Follow this Author button’ . We will keep you updated on any sales we throw or FREEBIES we upload. You can find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachEliteRE and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachElite/

Diwali/ Festival of lights/ culture/ 4th November/ Sweets/ Celebration/ Assembly ideas/ Secondary/ Primary/ Whole school This 10-15 minute assembly idea is all about celebrating Diwali. The assembly looks at what Diwali is, some traditions that surround it, the amazing sweets eaten and offers students easy tips for how they can join in the celebration. This pack includes: Full powerpoint with notes and hyperlink A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Immerse yourself in the brilliance and joy of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with our captivating 23-slide PowerPoint presentation. Delve into the rich traditions and cultural significance of this popular Hindu festival, celebrated with great enthusiasm and happiness across India and around the world. Learn about the origins of Diwali, which commemorates the triumphant return of Rama and Sita to their kingdom after a 14-year exile, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Discover how this joyous occasion brought the light of knowledge and truth back into the lives of mankind. Explore the preparations for Diwali, including the traditional lighting of small Diva lamps to welcome the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, into Hindu homes. Experience the Hindu New Year celebration, also known as the Festival of Light, which spans one to five days and culminates on the third day of Diwali with mesmerizing fireworks displays. Discover the heartwarming customs of exchanging Diwali gifts with family and friends, spreading love and joy during this festive season. Uncover the deep symbolism behind the rows of lamps that illuminate homes, signifying the triumph of light and goodness over darkness and evil. Witness the vibrant display of beautifully adorned oil lamps, candles, and decorative lights that fill houses and windows, creating a magical ambiance. Experience the delightful traditions of Diwali, from indulging in delicious foods and enjoying family gatherings to participating in pooja ceremonies. Learn about the significance of keeping houses clean and adorning doorsteps with intricate Rangoli patterns to welcome the goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of wealth and prosperity. Witness the artistic beauty of Rangoli, a traditional Indian art form created during festivals, as vibrant two-dimensional designs come to life on the floor. Marvel at the intricate geometrical patterns adorned with oil lamps (Divas) placed between them, adding a touch of radiance to the celebrations. Expand your knowledge of Diwali with our comprehensive PowerPoint presentation, providing valuable insights into the festival’s traditions, rituals, and cultural significance. Let the spirit of Diwali illuminate your learning and embrace the joyous celebration of light and prosperity. year 1 2 3 4 5 6 reception y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 uks2 lks2 India Hindus Hinduism Jain Sikh sikhism

Diwali crafts, print and go activities and teaching power point for KS1. The power point teaches students how and why Diwali is celebrated. Children will then love making the Diwali crafts and cards. Follow up with the no prep, print and go activities that consolidate your student’s learning and understanding of Diwali. Everything you need to teach your students all about Diwali. This product includes: 17 slide teaching Power Point Crafts: b/w and colour versions included Diwali Wreath Diya Lantern x 2 Activities: Make a Rangoli pattern Make a Mehndi pattern Label the Diwali symbols x 2 differentiated Draw and label how Diwali is celebrated Write a caption to match the picture Write a sentence to match the picture Word search for early finishers Make a Diwali card x 2 color and b/w versions Real pictures and word cards for display