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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. 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 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 The Holi festival is thought to take its name from the demon sister Holika. It’s also why the first evening of the festival takes place around a bonfire - it is a celebration of good over evil With our KS2 'What Do These Colours Mean to Me?' Holi Activity, you can plan an art lesson where children compare the significance of certain colours within the Holi festival with what they symbolise to them personally. It’s a way of studying colour within the Hindu religion and within other cultures, religions, and experiences. In this video, Twinkl Teacher Lloyd showcases resources and fun activities to support your teaching of the colourful Hindu festival of Holi. Check this out 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 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 Speaking: Symbolism of Holi Colors. Students discuss what different Holi colors (e.g., red, yellow, green, blue) might symbolize and what emotions or memories they associate with each color. Then they read an article to check their answers (the reading could be assigned as homework). For more speaking practice, you can use the conversation cards. Known as the festival of colors, Holi is celebrated on the last full moon in the lunar month of Phalguna—this usually occurs in March. This ancient tradition marks the end of winter and honors the triumph of good over evil. The night before Holi, people light bonfires to say goodbye to winter. They gather at temples to sing and dance to music Create a colourful backdrop for your Holi display by means of this KS2 Holi The Festival of Colours Art Activity. WIth this activity, students flick pieces of paper, card and old toothbrushes to create a splatter of colours. This is an ideal piece of art to represent the colours of Holi and to use as a backdrop for a Holi display. 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. Create a colourful backdrop for your Holi display by means of this KS2 Holi The Festival of Colours Art Activity. WIth this activity, students flick pieces of paper, card and old toothbrushes to create a splatter of colours. This is an ideal piece of art to represent the colours of Holi and to use as a backdrop for a Holi display. The festival of Holi 2. Introduction ‘Today we’re going to be finding out about a Hindu festival called Holi. Holi has its roots in Hindu communities in countries like India and Nepal, but it is celebrated by people from Hindu and non-Hindu communities alike all over the world. As you watch this short video be on the lookout for infor- Summary: Holi is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Hindus and in 2020 falls on 9th / 10th March. The festival remembers the legend of Prahlad and the demon, Holika. During the Play this Hindu Festival Holi PowerPoint in a school assembly to introduce students to this vibrant event. It asks children to reflect on: the season of spring, what is Holi?, how Holi is celebrated, and the Hindu folk stories that form part of the Holi Festival. It’s just the ticket for a hearty opening whole-school or whole-class discussion Create a colourful backdrop for your Holi display by means of this KS2 Holi The Festival of Colours Art Activity. WIth this activity, students flick pieces of paper, card and old toothbrushes to create a splatter of colours. This is an ideal piece of art to represent the colours of Holi and to use as a backdrop for a Holi display. Gemma finds out about Holi - the Hindu festival of colours. These programmes are suitable to use as part of either school or class assembly. 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
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