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✨Diwali Activities for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade | Reading Passage, Task Cards, Vocabulary, Word Work, Puzzles, and Coloring Pages

✨Looking for meaningful ways to celebrate Diwali—the Festival of Lights—in your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade classroom?

✨This printable pack includes 6 low-prep, flexible activities that explore the traditions, stories, and symbols of Diwali—perfect for upper elementary teachers who want to build cultural awareness in authentic, engaging ways.

✨Use these activities during your cultural studies lessons for morning work, centers, partner tasks, sub plans, or whole-group lessons—with no extra prep required.

✅ What’s Included:

6 Printable Activities for Diwali

• 20 Task Cards + Reading Passage
  Discussion and creative prompts paired with a short nonfiction text to spark curiosity and cultural connections.
• Reading Passage + Comprehension Questions
  A student-friendly passage with comprehension questions to check understanding and encourage reflection.
• Vocabulary Cut & Paste
  Hands-on activity matching pictures to key Diwali words—great for centers or independent work.
• Crossword Puzzle
  Engaging puzzle using Diwali vocabulary to build spelling, recognition, and cultural knowledge.
• Word Search (2 Levels)
  Easier and harder versions for differentiation; perfect for quiet review or early finishers.
• 3 Coloring Pages
  Culturally inspired designs featuring diyas, rangoli, fireworks, and Diwali symbols—ideal for creativity, focus, or bulletin boards.

✅ Teacher-Friendly & Easy to Use

✔️ Just print and go—no prep needed
✔️ Use across multiple days or lessons
✔️ Mix and match activities based on your schedule
✔️ Great for sub plans, centers, or whole-class instruction

✅ Skills & Focus Areas

• Reading Comprehension
• Vocabulary in Context
• Cultural Awareness
• Creative Expression

❤️ Why Teachers Love It:

✔️ Flexible enough to use any time of year
✔️ Supports discussion, creativity, and cultural learning
✔️ Students stay engaged with a mix of formats
✔️ Encourages meaningful conversations and reflection
✔️ Easy to differentiate without extra planning

✨Celebrate Diwali with intention—and help every student feel represented, engaged, and connected.

✨These printable activities for grades 3–5 bring culture, language, and creativity together in a way that’s easy to use and fun to teach.