Free Diwali Classroom Resources
Worksheets, coloring pages and a full educator's guide, made by a former elementary teacher to go with A Kids Book About Diwali. Everything here is free to download, print and copy for your classroom, whether or not your library has the book.
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- Diwali FAQAll agesWhat Diwali is, who celebrates it, the five days, and how anyone can join in.
- Educator's GuideGr. K-6 NEWRead-aloud guide with discussion questions, vocabulary and standards.
- Guia para Educadores (Espanol)Gr. K-6 NEWThe full educator's guide in Spanish.
- Diwali TriviaGr. 2-6Twelve questions with an answer key.
Language Arts
- Diwali Word SearchGr. 2-516 words, all directions. Answer key included.
- Diwali CrosswordGr. 3-6Ten interlocking words with large squares.
- Diwali Word ScrambleGr. 2-8Two sets, so younger and older students get different words.
- Diwali SpellingGr. 1-3Trace and write, on primary handwriting lines.
- Diwali Story StartersGr. 1-6Four writing prompts, two younger and two older.
- Diwali Cut and MatchGr. 1-3Match six pictures to what they mean.
Math
- Diwali CountingGr. PreK-1Count and sort. Both counting sheets in one file.
- Diwali Word ProblemsGr. 3-5Multiplication and division at a Diwali celebration.
- Diwali Time, Money & MeasurementGr. 3-6Elapsed time, unit conversion and money. Worked answer key.
Science, Social Studies & SEL
- Cross-Curricular Worksheet PackGr. 2-8 NEW11 pages. The science of light and the new moon, mapping and timelines, and a lesson on belonging.
Art & Puzzles
- Diwali Coloring PagesGr. PreK-6Rangoli, a large diya to decorate, design-your-own, and five Ramayana characters.
- Light the Way Home (Maze)Gr. 1-5Collect six diyas to light the path home.
Crafts
- Rangoli Scratch ArtA craft kit for making rangoli designs.
All resources are free to print and copy for classroom use. Questions, or want a class set of the book? Use the contact form on this site.