This week we have been learning all about Diwali, the Festival of Lights. We have been reading a lovely story about a family celebrating Diwali and learning about some of the different ways people celebrate this special festival. We discovered that families decorate their homes with colourful lights, light candles called diyas, create beautiful decorations, share delicious food and spend time together.
We also explored Rangoli patterns (colourful, decorative patterns traditionally made on the floor using coloured powders, rice or flower petals). We had lots of fun creating our own Rangoli-inspired designs using different shapes, colouring them in and making our own patterns with playdough.
In our home corner, we used our imaginations to pretend to cook some delicious Diwali treats, including samosas and sweet ladoos, just like families might enjoy when celebrating Diwali.
