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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, These resources provide an interactive way to explore the history, traditions, and cultural significance of Holi while improving literacy and comprehension skills. Whether you're planning a themed lesson or decorating your classroom, this pack makes learning about Holi fun and accessible. 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 What Is Holi? Holi is a Hindu festival. It is also called the ‘festival of colours’ or ‘the festival of love’. The festival celebrates the arrival of spring, the end of winter and the victory of good over evil. When Is It Celebrated? Holi is celebrated in spring. It lasts for a night and a day, starting on the evening of a full moon. Celebrate the Hindu Festival Holi with Twinkl resources. Holi, the 'Festival of Colour', has origins in South East Asia, yet is celebrated in Australia, too! There are many Holi Day activities for kids you can do at home or in the classroom where throwing paint isn’t necessary! Learning Intention: How can you move in time to the music and learn about the Holi Festival? Starter: What is Holi? Share the video link and discuss the festival with the children. In Hinduism there are three main Gods: Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu. Shiva: is known as the destroyer god because he removes all evil from the world. Holi – A Hindu festival, during which people throw colorful powders and water at one another. Holika – A powerful demoness, sister of Hiranyakashipu, and aunt of Prahlāda. Krishna – A major deity in Hinduism; the god of protection, and the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Holi is an ancient Hindu festival that takes place at the beginning of spring. It celebrates new life and the triumph of good over evil . The Holi festival is also known as "the festival of spring", " the festival of colours " and the "festival of love". Try our Holi Festival playlist to motivate your class during lessons. Track 1 Recognise pictures of Holi being celebrated in different ways. Recall some of the details of the Prahlad and Holika story. Know Krishna liked to play tricks. Describe a Hindu shrine. A Hindu festival which celebrates spring, love and new life. Vishnu is a very important Hindu God. The preserver and protector of the universe. A popular Hindu deity. 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. The Hindu Festival of Holi . The coming of spring and new life; good is stronger than evil. by Caroline Donne . Suitable for Whole School (Pri) Themes. The coming of spring and new life; good is stronger than evil. Preparation and materials. Background: Holi is the Indian Spring Festival. Some of the common features are the harvesting of winter Hindu Festivals KS1 lesson plan and worksheets / activity on the Hindu festivals of Holi and Raksha Bandan: - a lesson plan on the Hindu festivals of Holi and Raksha Bandan, with links to videos about these Hindu festivals - a sorting activity on the Hindu festivals of Holi and Raksha Bandan Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the coming of spring and the end of winter. It is an ancient festival that was originally celebrated in India, although it's now recognised in many other Asian countries and in a few western ones. During the festival, numerous spectacular traditions take place. One recognisable tradition is the throwing of coloured paints and water which then stick to 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 Sumedh is celebrating Holi - Hindu festival of colour. Sumedh visits the temple with his family.Visit CBeebies at to find even Find out all about Holi, the Hindu festival of colours, while practising reading and comprehension skills. This fantastic reading comprehension includes three differentiated texts and sets of questions to match, perfect for every KS1 ability. Answers are included. A handy resource to use in an RE lesson, as part of a guided reading activity, or as part of a topic on festivals and celebrations It's about time to celebrate Holi! Even if you're learning about this fantastic festival nowhere near the start of Holi, celebrate the wonders of it in your classroom as your and your class learn just how easy it is to love Holi! Holi is a Hindu festival which is sometimes known as the festival of colour and love. Holi celebrates the triumph of good over evil, celebrates joy and spirit, and is Use this KS1 Holi Class Art Activity to create a vibrant and colourful classroom masterpiece. This resource encourages pupils to work together to create a fun, group rice painting that celebrates community. Use colourful rice, paint and card to create a Holi-inspired artwork. Why not use this resource as a wonderful cross-curricular project to learn more about Holi and the meanings behind this The Festival of Holi. The Hindu festival of Holi takes place on 13 March 2017. by Helen Bryant (revised, originally published in 2010) Suitable for Whole School (Sec) Aims. To consider the meaning behind the festival of Holi and its use of bright colours. Preparation and materials. You will need a leader and four readers.
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