Reception learn about Divali

Date: 6th Nov 2026 @ 2:53pm

This week, Reception have been learning about Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. We have enjoyed finding out about this special celebration and learning how families around the world celebrate with their loved ones.

We learned that Diwali is a time of joy, kindness and new beginnings. We explored some of the different traditions that families take part in, including decorating their homes with colourful lights and decorations, sharing delicious food, exchanging gifts and spending time together.

As part of our learning, we discovered the importance of diyas (oil lamps). We learned that the light from a diya symbolises hope, goodness and the triumph of light over darkness. Inspired by this, we designed and created our own beautiful diva lamps using salt dough. The children also enjoyed making and sending their own Diwali cards to friends and family. We thought carefully about kind messages and ways to celebrate this special festival. Another exciting activity was creating our own rangoli patterns. We explored the bright colours and intricate designs used in traditional rangoli art before designing our own patterns using different shapes, colours and materials.

Through our learning about Diwali, the children have developed an understanding of different cultures and celebrations, helping us to appreciate the similarities and differences between ourselves and others. We have thoroughly enjoyed learning about this vibrant and important festival and are very proud of all the wonderful artwork we created.

🪔 Happy Diwali! 🪔