Free Diwali Coloring Pages & Activities The Kids Will Love
Diwali is a religious festival that originated in India. It is a 5-day celebration marking the start of the Hindu New Year. Enjoy our free Diwali coloring pages while learning about the most important holiday in India.
This year it is celebrated on October 24th, 2022, however, it changes every year based on the Hindu lunar calendar. Typically it happens sometime between the end of October to the end of November.
As we always like to learn about fun holidays in our homeschool (any excuse to pause the core curriculum!) I have shared with you some fun Diwali activities we will be doing.
Prior to moving to America over 3 years ago, we went to a number of Diwali events in Leicester, UK, where we are from. Leicester holds the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India, and it was full of laughter, dancing, and lights, in fact, we looked forward to it every year.
Carry on reading to download our free Diwali coloring pages.
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Free Diwali Coloring Pages
The kids are going to enjoy coloring in these Diwali images.
Supplies Needed:
- cardstock (printer paper will also work)
- coloring pens, Crayola crayons, or coloring pencils
Instructions:
Print out the coloring pages below, it will print out on four full pages. Make sure to check the printer settings.
You can of course print this on normal printer paper, but with all of our crafts, they always look better on cardstock.
This free coloring set includes 4 pages:
Diwali banner with fireworks and 6 different children to color in.
Happy Diwali with elephants, fireworks, candles, children, and more.
Festival of Light banner and candles. Diwali is a festival of lights.
India, with 2 Indian elephants and the Indian flag to color. I think you will also enjoy our free e is for elephant handprint template.
Diwali Activities for Kids
When the kids have had fun with our coloring pages, why not spend a bit more time having fun with Diwali and the Indian culture? I have added a mixture of games, books, and worksheets that the kids are going to love.
Diwali Dhamaka : Indian Festival the Festival of Lights | Small Online Class for Ages 6-10
Aimed at 6-10 year olds this online class aims to give a glimpse of the festival of lights called Diwali. Its cultural significance, traditions, food, and colorful celebrations.
Including coloring bookmarks, word searches, crosswords, and scattergories.
Let's make cards. This card set is super colorful and the kids will love sending these cards to their families.
This is an absolutely beautiful set and the kids (and even us adults) will love this.
Let's play. This is a great game for kids of all ages, and perfect for school and homeschool (especially if you have multiple children.)
One of the most popular Diwali traditions is the making of Diyas, or earthen lamps. This year, why not try making your own Paper Diyas and decorate the House? The free Diya template makes the craft perfect for kids
Rangoli designs, made with bright colors and repeating patterns, are a traditional decoration for Diwali. Try making your own using this easy technique for making home-made colored salt.
Rangoli is a traditional Art made at the entrance of the house to welcome Goddess Lakshmi. Here is a Rangoli-inspired Cardboard maze that you can make for your toddler this Diwali.
Grab this free printable and make your own paper lamp or diya to celebrate Diwali, The Festival of Lights!
The kids are going to love creating this rangoli suncatcher this Diwali.
As Diwali is the festival of light you and the kids are going to love creating this lotus light.
Learn more about Indian culture and traditions.
This Classic Tales from India will make a great read aloud.
Decorate these colorful Rangoli designs with glass / deco paint pens (not included) then pop them in a sunny location for a stained-glass effect.
Children love creative tasks and these K-2 Diwali activities are a great way for your younger children to learn practically about some of the fun traditions associated with the Diwali celebration.
These Diwali activities include dominoes, a gift card template, coloring activities, a count and graph worksheet plus lots more to help you easily plan a lesson around the subject.
To learn even more about Diwali and the Festival of Lights check out this article from Kids National Geographic.
Free Printable Diwali Coloring Pages
Make sure you choose the correct paper size and click on the shrink to fit button. All of our printables work better when printed on cardstock (this is the one we use and love.)
Last Updated on 16 September 2022 by homeschoolof1