Diwali Rangoli Pattern Mats: England
Activity pack · Birth to 3 and 3 to 4 · EYFS · Development Matters
Printable Diwali rangoli mats for birth to 3 and 3 to 4: four EYFS activities to fill with chalk, paint or stickers, plus Rama and Sita story cards.
- 6 A4 pages, as a PDF
- Low-ink version included
- Based on EYFS, Development Matters
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About this activity pack
These rangoli pattern mats are for childminders in England with children from birth to 4. There are four activities, two for each age band: big chunky mats with no loose materials for babies and toddlers, and symmetry and counting mats for 3 to 4 year olds.
The younger children make big marks, trace a thick swirl and hear lots of colour words. The older children colour the matching half of a rangoli and count sticker dots onto numbered petals. It all fits with the EYFS and Development Matters, and covers early talk, mark making, shape and number.
Each activity takes one sheet, a few crayons or paints and a bit of tape, so you can bring it out for a Diwali week or in a quiet half hour. The Rama and Sita story cards give you a short way to tell the Diwali story in your own words, with a simpler set for under-3s.
What's inside
- Cover: Diwali Rangoli Pattern Mats, with the four activities and the story cards
- Birth to 3: Big colour mat, one chunky mat for big marks and colour words
- Birth to 3: Follow the swirl, a thick winding path to trace with a finger, then a crayon
- 3 to 4: Match the other side, half a rangoli to copy onto the other half
- 3 to 4: Count and stick, six numbered petals to fill with that many dots
- Birth to 4: Rama and Sita story cards, four cards to cut out, with a question on each
How to use it
- Print the mats for your age group. For under-3s, tape the mat flat to the floor or a high chair tray.
- Set out chunky washable crayons, chalk, washable paint or sticker dots. Keep sticker dots away from under-3s.
- Sit beside the children and follow the steps on each sheet, using the talk prompts as they work.
- Use the make it easier and make it harder ideas to suit each child.
- Cut out the Rama and Sita cards and tell the story in your own words. With under-3s, use cards 1, 3 and 4.
Questions
Can I print it at home?+
Yes, it is a PDF you print on an ordinary home printer. It also comes with a low-ink version if you want to save ink.
Which ages is it for?+
There are two activities for birth to 3 and two for 3 to 4, and the story cards work for both. Each activity also has ideas to make it easier or harder.
Is it written for the EYFS?+
Yes, this version is for childminders in England and fits with the EYFS and Development Matters. There are separate versions for Scotland and Wales.
Can I use it with several children at once?+
Yes, you can print as many mats as you need for the children in your one setting, so each child can have their own. KinderStart subscribers can also get it free in the app.
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