Festivals of Many Faiths: Places of Worship and Greetings
Children learn that India is home to many faiths, each with its own festivals, places of worship and festival greetings.
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India's Festivals & Cultural Diversity Activity Book for Kids 4-8
This is page 3 of the pack. Ages 4-8 · Pre-K–Grade 2Ages 4-8 · Reception–Year 3Ages 4-8 · LKG–Class 2Ages 4-8
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How to use this worksheet
Write the letter of the right place of worship beside each festival, draw lines from each greeting to its festival, then write about a festival a friend celebrates.
Materials needed
- Pencil
Extension activities
- 1Make a greeting card for a friend's festival
- 2Draw a place of worship you have visited
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Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena
MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai
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