Class 4 celebrates Diwali
This term in RE, our focus has been on celebrations from different religions and cultures. On Tuesday morning, we enjoyed learning about Diwali, the Festival of Light, through a range of exciting hands-on activities inspired by the traditions and symbols of this special celebration.
One of our main areas of learning was exploring Rangoli patterns, which are colourful designs often created during Diwali to welcome visitors and bring good luck. Using our Numicon resources, we investigated symmetry and pattern by creating our own Rangoli-inspired designs, developing our mathematical understanding in a fun and creative way.
We also strengthened our reading comprehension, recall and retrieval skills by finding information about Diwali and Rangoli patterns and using this knowledge to answer questions.
To support the development of our fine motor skills, we used tweezers to carefully place pom-poms onto Rangoli templates. This activity encouraged concentration, hand strength and pincer grip control.
Our creativity continued as we used a paint and shaving foam mixture to design vibrant Rangoli patterns of our own. We looked closely at photographs of real Rangoli artwork, using them as inspiration while exploring colour, shape and pattern.
We used flowers to create beautiful Rangoli designs, learning about some of the traditional materials used during Diwali celebrations and expressing our ideas through natural resources.
It has been wonderful to see everyone so engaged while developing their understanding of Diwali, alongside important skills in reading, mathematics, creativity and fine motor development. We are looking forward to learning even more about Diwali and its traditions over the coming weeks.
