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10.Candle Lighting Ceremony: Have a simple and safe candle lighting ceremony where each child lights a tea-light candle (under adult supervision) to experience the tradition of spreading light.
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9.Diwali Sweets Making (with adult supervision): Involve children in making simple, safe, and child-friendly Diwali sweets like rice krispie treats shaped as diyas or coconut ladoos.
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8.Traditional Dance: Teach preschoolers some simple dance steps from Indian cultural dances like the Garba or the Dandiya. Play some upbeat, kid-friendly music and let them dance and enjoy the rhythm.
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7.Lantern Making: Help kids create simple paper lanterns or hanging decorations using colored paper, glue, and glitter. This activity can be a fun way to understand the significance of lights during Diwali
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6.Sensory Play with Spices: Introduce the kids to the aromas and textures of common Diwali spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, or cloves. Let them explore and smell these spices in a controlled, supervised environment
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5.Traditional Attire Dress-Up: Let children dress up in traditional Indian clothes worn during Diwali, like saris, kurta pajamas, or even simple costume pieces resembling traditional attire.
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4.Diwali Card Making: Encourage kids to create Diwali greeting cards using colorful paper, stickers, glitter, and other craft supplies. This activity not only allows creativity but also teaches the importance of expressing wishes to loved ones.
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3.Storytelling: Share age-appropriate stories about Diwali, such as the tale of Ramayana or stories about Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi. Use pictures or puppets to make it more interactive and engaging.
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2.Rangoli Art: Create simple and safe rangoli designs using colored sand, rice flour, or even colored chalk. Preschoolers can use stencils or draw freehand to make vibrant rangoli patterns.
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1.Diya Painting: Diyas are traditional oil lamps used during Diwali. Provide preschoolers with plain clay diyas and non-toxic paint for them to decorate and personalize their own diyas.