Diwali (Grades 6–8) — 10–15 minute classwork\n\nYou are learning about Diwali as a multi-day festival. Use the activities to:\n- Learn the names of the five days and what each day focuses on\n- Use sequence logic (what comes first, middle, last)\n- Make a quick personal connection by identifying a theme\n\nTake your best guess first, then revise if needed after you think it through.
Put the 5 days of Diwali in the correct order (earliest to latest). Each item includes the day’s name and what it focuses on.
Dhanteras: cleaning homes; preparing to welcome good fortune
Govardhan Puja (Annakut): gratitude; sharing food and community meals
Bhai Dooj: honoring sibling bonds; blessings and appreciation
Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali): early lights and getting ready for the main celebration
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali): main night of lamps; worship and family gatherings
Match each Diwali day to what it focuses on.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Ade a ɛne no hyia |
|---|---|---|
Bhai Dooj | arrow_right_alt | Cleaning and preparing for good fortune |
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali) | arrow_right_alt | Early lights and getting ready |
Govardhan Puja (Annakut) | arrow_right_alt | Main night of lamps and worship |
Dhanteras | arrow_right_alt | Gratitude and sharing food |
Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) | arrow_right_alt | Honoring sibling bonds |
Which day is the main night of lights in the 5-day Diwali sequence?
Diwali is only a one-day holiday.
In 1–3 words, name one big idea (theme) that connects to Diwali and could connect to your own life.