What is Holi about? Learn all about the Hindu festival of Holi with fun interactive videos, activities, downloads, quizzes and revision guides for KS2 students. A primary school assembly framework for KS1 and KS2 celebrating the Hindu festival of Holi. Includes a video telling the story of Prahlad and Holika. Offers suggestions for songs, reflection and We find out about the meaning of Holi, the spring festival of colour, which celebrates the victory of good over evil. Suitable for Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, First Level and Second Level With our KS2 Pichkari Holi Art Activity, children can learn about the significance of everyone becoming the same, covered in many colours, for one day during Holi. Children can have fun with this Holi art activity and make and decorate their own Pichkari water pistol that really shoots out colour. This KS2 The Meaning of Colours Holi activity will have your pupils exploring first what the different colours mean in the Hindu religion and then what the different colours mean to them. This thought provoking and visual task is a lovely way to reflect on the meaning of Holi and what is special and important in your students' lives. We also have this bright and colourful KS1 Holi Word Mat This fantastic assembly pack contains everything you will need to lead a colourful and engaging KS2 assembly on the Hindu festival of Holi, often known as the 'Festival of Colours'. Powerpoint presentation and assembly script are included. Holi, also known as the “Festival of Colours,” is a lively celebration that takes place mainly in India and Nepal. It’s an ancient Hindu festival that marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. During Holi, people come together to spread happiness and love. Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Holi 1. Holi is a popular ancient Hindu festival, also known as the "Festival of Love", the "Festival of Colours", and the "Festival of Spring". The festival celebrates the eternal and divine love of Radha and Krishna. It also signifies the triumph of good over evil, as it celebrates the victory of Lord Vishnu as Narasimha Narayana over Hiranyakashipu. After that, students discuss key questions related to Holi, including the festival’s origins and significance, how Holi compares to festivals in their own culture, whether they would like to experience Holi firsthand. Speaking: Symbolism of Holi Colors. Students discuss what different Holi colors (e.g., red, yellow, green, blue) might Holi, also known as the Festival of Colours, is a Hindu festival celebrated during March. It is one of the most popular and joyous festivals in Hinduism. This resource pack introduces Holi and Hindu beliefs that the festival celebrates and remembers. The text within the resource pack explains to pupils how Holi is celebrated and tells the stories linked to it. The resource could be used in An introduction (based on Scholastic's Festival Facts Holi) ton the Hindu festival of Holi. To be used in conjunction with the story of Prahlad and Holika. Holi is the festival of colours, and is celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder and water. What is Holi about? Learn all about the Hindu festival of Holi with fun interactive videos, activities, downloads, quizzes and revision guides for KS2 students. Holi Festival is bright, bold and brimming with ancient Hindu stories. A holiday that dates back thousands of years, in this religious education workshop we’ll use drama to explore the colourful history and traditions of Holi Festival. Join us as the celebrations begin and discover why this annual event is so unique! This KS2 The Story of Holi Script is a great way to help KS2 children to understand the story of the Hindu festival of Holi. It is perfect to be used as an assembly script or you could use it in class as a stick puppet activity. Your students will dramatise the story of King Hiranyakashyap, the Demon King who wanted everyone to worship him. We also have this bright and colourful KS1 Holi Word Suitable for teaching 7-11s. We find out about the meaning of Holi, the spring festival of colour, which celebrates the victory of good over evil. A clip fro School Radio - Assemblies KS2 - Holi - BBC This is a primary school assembly with video celebrating the Hindu festival of Holi. It also has links to other interesting information about Holi. It also has links to other interesting information about Holi. KS2. The Hindu story of Holika and Prahlad - linking to the festival of Holi. Holi is known as the Festival of Colour because during Holi people will not only exchange food and drink, sing, dance, but also throw powdered paint and coloured water at one another. Smearing pops of red, blue, green, and pink powder onto each other soon turns the atmosphere into a joyous kaleidoscope of colour. Teaching your children all about the Holi festival? Take a look at this collection of Holi Teaching Resources. Holi Festival Celebrations. Holi is a colourful festival. During the Holi festival celebrations, people take to the streets and playfully chase each other, covering each other in colourful dried paint and coloured water. People Year 5 Music lessons. Match colours to music and create a vocal composition to represent the Holi festival of colour. Record and perform in groups.
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