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Diwali Diya Counting, Flame Drawing and Tracing Worksheet

Children count groups of up to six lit diyas and write the number, then draw the matching number of flames above each lamp. They finish by tracing the dotted outline of a diya with a steady pencil.

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Diwali Fun Time Little Stars Activity Pack: Counting, Rangoli, Crafts & Stories for Ages 4-6

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How to use this worksheet

Start with the count-and-write boxes. Then read the numbers aloud and let the child draw flames. Finish with the tracing, starting at the coloured dot.

Materials needed

  • Pencil
  • Crayons

Extension activities

  • Count real tea-light lamps or buttons on the table.
  • Draw a diya with five flames and a diya with two.
Hemsweta Jain (Teacher Cheena), founder of RaisoActive

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Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena

MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai

Every RaisoActive worksheet is designed and checked by the founder before publishing.

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