Reception: Diwali

In Reception, we have been learning about a very special Hindu festival called Diwali, which is celebrated by many people all over the world. It is a festival to mark new beginnings and the triumph of light over darkness. Although many of us don't celebrate Diwali, we found some similarities in the way in which we celebrate special occasions, such as watching fireworks, dressing up, eating yummy food and decorating houses!

The children loved hearing about Rama and how he saved his wife Sita from the wicked King Ravana. It got children thinking about different characters in stories, and how there are often 'good' characters and 'bad' characters. This inspired a great deal of storytelling! The children took it in turns to tell their own stories during their choosing time...

Pinky the Triceratops

by Milla

Pinky the triceratops is trying to save itself from the T-Rex.  The T-Rex is trying to eat the triceratops.  The bad T-Rex is called Mr McIntosh!

Red Riding Hood

by Darcie

Miss Riding Hood is sitting down on the sofa watching T.V.  The wolf is coming to eat her.

Red Riding Hood

by Charlie

The Big Bad Wolf is sitting doing nothing.  Red Riding Hood is taking brussels sprout soup to grandma.  The wolf wants to eat Red Riding Hood and Grandma but not the brussels sprout soup!

The Power Ranger

by Rylee

The Power Ranger is fighting Ravanna the ten headed King because he is naughty.  

Red Riding Hood and the Big Plum

by Eva

The big giant plum came alive and tried to eat little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf saved her.  He is a Big Good Wolf and he ate the plum!

The children also enjoyed making their own little Diyas, small candle holders to celebrate the festivals of light!

"Even though I don't celebrate Diwali, it's okay to believe different things!"

- Ariana