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Diwali Words and Letters: First Sounds, Tracing and Odd One Out

Children say each Diwali word slowly and circle its first letter, trace four words (diya, lamp, light and sweet) and write them again, then find the picture that is different in three odd-one-out rows.

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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

Say each word together, stretching the first sound. Trace the grey letters, write the word on the line and circle the odd ones out.

Materials needed

  • Pencil

Extension activities

  • Look for the same first sound in other words.
  • Write a short Diwali word list.
Hemsweta Jain (Teacher Cheena), founder of RaisoActive

Written by

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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