Diwali - ‘Henna Hands’ art activity

A fun and creative art activity to celebrate Diwali (Deepavali), the Hindu Festival of Lights.

ACTIVITY 1
Draw patterns on the hand templates using a black pen/marker/ink (there are lots of images on the internet to get inspiration). Cut out and display on a coloured background.

ACTIVITY 2
Draw patterns in the hands of the boy/girl. Colour the rest of the picture. Three different templates provided (boy, girl, unisex).

ACTIVITY 3
Draw patterns in the hand template and write an acrostic poem. Write your name or a fact about Diwali in the box under the handprint.


INCLUDED:
♦ Teacher notes.
♦ Handprints – template.
♦ Handprints – template with border.
♦ Handprints – with coloured background (x2).
♦ Example – designs on hands with a coloured background.
♦ Example - designs on hands with a plain white background.
♦ Handprints – boy/girl/unisex.
♦ Single handprint with acrostic poem template.
♦ Single handprint (2 per page).


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