Free Diwali Story Activity Sheet | Year 1 Core | BookFlik
Celebrate the festival of lights in your classroom with our engaging English diwali story activity sheet year 1 core resource. Designed specifically for five and six-year-olds, this beautifully illustrated worksheet helps children explore the themes of Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, through storytelling and language development.
In this lesson, our friendly character Ellie the elephant guides pupils through a simplified retelling of the story of Rama and Sita. As Ellie loves stories and history, she encourages students to focus on character feelings, setting the scene, and understanding the importance of kindness and light over darkness. By using this English diwali story activity sheet year 1 core, children will develop their reading comprehension skills, practise sequencing events, and expand their vocabulary with words like diva, celebration, and tradition.
This resource is perfectly aligned with the UK National Curriculum for Year 1 English, focusing on the requirements for reading and understanding narrative texts. Teachers can use this activity sheet as a standalone guided reading task, a creative writing prompt, or as part of a wider Religious Education lesson on world festivals. It is designed to be accessible for learners working at the expected standard, providing a clear structure that builds confidence.
Our English diwali story activity sheet year 1 core includes five to seven varied questions that test recall of the plot, comprehension of character motivations, and opportunities for children to draw or describe their own festive celebrations. By combining cultural learning with essential literacy skills, this activity provides a warm and inclusive way to bring the story of Diwali to life in your classroom. Download this free, high-quality resource today to help your students celebrate diversity while strengthening their English skills in a supportive, fun, and meaningful way. Your pupils will love learning alongside Ellie!
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