ETHICS Diwali HINDU UNIT (RS/RE)

NON SPECIALIST FRIENDLY PICK UP AND GO LESSON.

This resource explores the Hindu festival of Diwali and explains how it celebrates light over darkness, good over evil, and new beginnings.

Suitable for Ethics / Religious Education (RE) / Religious Studies (RS) and designed so non‑specialists can teach it with confidence.

This lesson includes:

A retrieval based and accessible Do Now
Clear explanation of Diwali and its links to the Ramayana
Teaching on symbolism including diya lamps, fireworks, and Lakshmi Puja
Comparison of Diwali celebrations in the UK and India
An extended writing opportunity exploring how Hindu communities celebrate Diwali today, with support and challenge

Fonts used are Bebas Neue and Poppins, available via Google Fonts.