Some Interesting and Easy Diwali Craft Activities for Preschoolers

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of India’s most important celebrations. Everyone celebrates it in their own unique manner, yet there are certain themes that run through every home: Love, Lights, Celebration, Family, and Divinity. People around the country celebrate the occasion with joy and a plethora of Diwali activities.

The holiday lasts five days, with the ceremonies of Diwali taking place on the third day. And as parents, it is our responsibility to teach our children about all festivals including Diwali. So here are some easy Diwali craft idea to assist you in teaching kids about the importance of Diwali.

Interesting Diwali Activities for Preschoolers

Art and crafts activities help young children absorb things more easily and joyfully. So for parents to let their children participate in Diwali festivities, here are some of the greatest Diwali craft activities for preschool kids.

DIY Bangle Diyas

DIY bangle diyas is a great and easy Diwali craft idea for preschoolers to get engaged in. To make Bangle Diyas, all you need are the following materials:

• Bangles

• Fevicol

• A cardboard base

• Rhinestones

Start by coloring the cardboard base onto which we will adhere all of the bangles. Place the Bangles one by one on top of each other till you wish. You may layer 4-5 bangles on top of each other. It might be a new color or a grouping of the same color. Then, for the border, adhere to the rhinestones. You may now place the candle or diya within the bangle diya.

Paper Lantern

Paper lantern is another easy Diwali craft idea for preschoolers to get engaged in. To make a paper lantern, you will require the following materials

• A large colored sheet (in any light color)

• Printed tape

• Sketch pens

• Popsicle Sticks

• Scissors

• Fevicol

Glue four popsicle sticks together to produce four squares for the lantern’s sides. Cut four colored papers that are of the same size as the square popsicle stick and paste the paper to it. Before gluing, color or sketch your favorite holiday motif on the papers. Decorate it whatever you like and place an LED bulb inside. Your paper lantern is complete!

Candle Holder Made of Salt Dough

To make a salt dough candle holder, all you need is

• 1 cup of water

• 2 cup flour

• 2 cups salt paint

• A paintbrush for decorating

To make the dough, combine all three ingredients. Form the dough into the shape you like. Allow it to dry. Now you may color it as you like. Wasn’t it easy?

Footprint of Goddess Laxmi Craft

This is the most easy Diwali craft idea for preschoolers to enjoy Diwali to the fullest. To create Goddess Laxmi’s footprint, all you need is red paint.

In a dish, dissolve red paint in water and produce a semi-thick paste. Make a fist and drop it into the basin. Now imprint the fist on paper or directly on the puja room floor and trace your fingers across it. Your footprint is complete! Trying these Diwali activities while explaining the meaning of the celebration to preschool children would help them enjoy Diwali with pleasure and excitement. Till then, Bubbles Playway wishes you a joyous and prosperous Diwali!