Diwali Rangoli Pattern Mats: Wales
Activity pack · Birth to 3 and 3 to 4 · Curriculum for Wales · Progression Step 1
Printable Diwali rangoli mats for under-4s: colour, trace, symmetry and counting activities plus Rama and Sita story cards, for Curriculum for Wales.
- 6 A4 pages, as a PDF
- Low-ink version included
- Based on Curriculum for Wales, Progression Step 1
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About this activity pack
A free Diwali activity pack for childminders in Wales, written for Curriculum for Wales. It has four printable rangoli mats for children from birth to 4, plus a set of Rama and Sita story cards to share with the whole group.
For babies and toddlers there are big, chunky mats with no loose materials: one for bold colour and marks, and one for tracing a winding swirl. For 3 to 4 year olds, the mats bring in symmetry and counting, using chalk, paint, crayons or sticker dots.
Each activity fits easily into a morning or afternoon around Diwali. Every sheet tells you what you need, what to do, what to talk about, how to make it easier or harder, and how to keep it safe.
What's inside
- Cover: what the pack contains and which activities suit each age band
- Big colour mat (birth to 3): one chunky mat for big marks and colour words
- Follow the swirl (birth to 3): a thick winding path to trace with a finger, then a crayon
- Match the other side (3 to 4): half a rangoli to copy onto the other side, then fold to check
- Count and stick (3 to 4): six numbered petals to fill with the right number of dots
- Rama and Sita story cards (birth to 4): four cut-out cards, each with a question to ask
How to use it
- Print the mats you need and tape the birth to 3 mats flat to the floor or a high chair tray.
- Set out the materials listed on each sheet, such as chunky crayons, washable paint, chalk or sticker dots.
- Sit with the children and follow the steps on the sheet, using the suggested words as they work.
- Use the make it easier or make it harder ideas to suit each child.
- Cut out the Rama and Sita story cards and tell the story in your own words, using cards 1, 3 and 4 with under-3s.
- Follow the safety notes on each sheet, and keep sticker dots away from under-3s.
Questions
Is this written for Curriculum for Wales?+
Yes. This version of the pack is written for settings in Wales and follows Curriculum for Wales.
What ages is it for?+
Two mats are for birth to 3 and two are for 3 to 4. The story cards work for all ages up to 4, with a shorter three-card version for under-3s.
Will it use a lot of ink?+
Every printable comes with a low-ink version as well as the full-colour one. It is also free for KinderStart subscribers in the app.
Can I use it with several children at once?+
Yes. Print a mat for each child, and you can tell the story to the whole group. The licence covers use in one setting.
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