Free Diwali Story Word Mat | EYFS Core | BookFlik
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with our vibrant and engaging English diwali story word mat eyfs core resource. Designed specifically for Early Years Foundation Stage classrooms, this printable tool helps children build their vocabulary while exploring the heart-warming story of Diwali. As pupils follow the journey of Rama and Sita, they will encounter key terms such as diya, rangoli, celebration, light, and festival.
Our English diwali story word mat eyfs core is crafted to support the Communication and Language and Literacy areas of the UK National Curriculum. By providing visual prompts alongside clear text, the mat encourages children to use descriptive language when retelling the story or discussing the traditions of the festival. Teachers can use this resource during carpet time to introduce new vocabulary, or as a support tool during independent writing activities where children are encouraged to label pictures or write simple sentences about the Diwali celebrations.
This core level resource is perfectly pitched for children working at the expected standard. It features a clean, uncluttered layout with high-quality illustrations that help children make meaningful connections between words and concepts. Whether your class is creating colourful rangoli patterns in the art area or discussing how families prepare for the festival, this English diwali story word mat eyfs core acts as a helpful bridge between storytelling and literacy skills.
To ensure learning is embedded, we have included five comprehension questions:
1. What do we call the small lamps used during Diwali?
2. Can you describe the colours you see in a rangoli pattern?
3. Why do people celebrate by lighting lamps?
4. How do the characters in the story feel when they return home?
5. If you were planning a Diwali party, what special food would you share?
Download this resource today to bring the magic of Diwali into your classroom with confidence and ease.
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