Our day school students enjoy exploring different traditions around the world. This year we learned about Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights which “symbolises the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance“.
Learning About Culture Through Food
Our Lake Shore campus students had the privilege and joy of visiting Bombay on the Lake. There they learned about Diwali and how to make some popular dishes.
Celebration Through Dance
One of our teachers taught the students how to dance in celebration of Diwali and we learned through activities and books about the festival. Our students even had the opportunity to watch a Diwali celebratory dance at Sherway Gardens.
Here are some great resources to aid in your global cultural experience;
- Teach Kids the Story of Diwali: https://kidworldcitizen.org/teach-kids-the-story-of-diwali/
- Diwali Classroom Ideas: https://www.teachingexpertise.com/classroom-ideas/diwali-activity/
- Learn about Diwali: https://www.globetrottinkids.com/diwali-festival-of-lights/
- Diwali Activities for Kids: https://www.littleladoo.com/diwali-activities-for-kids/
- Diwali Crafts: https://happytoddlerplaytime.com/diwali-crafts-activities-for-kids/
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Rowyn is passionate about Art and design. She has been working with Oak Learners since 2015, behind the scenes as a website designer, office administrator and IT Support. In 2022, Rowyn joined the BASE Camp team to share her love of Art and Nature with our students. In her spare time, Rowyn can be found walking by the lake, photographing nature and writing poetry.
