Kindergarten Celebrates Diwali

Last week the students learned about Diwali, the Indian holiday which is also known as the Festival of Lights.  Diwali celebrates our Inner Light which guides us to do good in the world.  Shiv's Mom, Subha, read us a story about Prince Rama who battles and defeats the evil demon king Ravana.  This story represents the triumph of good over evil.  During the reading of this story, the students were mesmerized by the tale and the fascinating illustrations.

We are happy to welcome family members in to the classroom to share family traditions.  This is one of the many ways that we explore diversity in kindergarten.  We learn that people can have many different beliefs and traditions.  We talk about how it is important to have respect for each other, and that it is ok if we believe different things.

The students also enjoyed coloring designs called Rangoli, which are made during Diwali to bring good luck for the coming year.