Cultural Awareness Activities
(Indian Culture)
Learn about the Indian Celebration of Holi!
Every year, when people in Michigan are celebrating the start of spring and planting seeds for crops to be harvested in fall, Hindu people in India are celebrating their harvest because they plant seeds in fall and harvest in spring (the opposite of what Michiganders do)!
For 2 days in spring, Indians participate in "Holi" the "Festival of Colors"
Please keep in mind that exploring other cultures often includes exploring other religions, traditions, and perspectives which may not be familiar or in agreement with what you or others in your family believe. The information provided on this page is not designed to assert that one cultural belief system or way of life is better than another. It is not designed to serve as an authoritative expert account of the information shared through these links. It is not designed to alienate. It is designed to increase curiosity in students and help families experience new ways of looking and exploring the world. Have fun and make connections!
Enrichment and Fun for the Whole Family!
What is Holi - Kids Explain
How to Celebrate Holi
Most Popular Hidu Festivals in India
Holi Festival and Friends
Enrichment Activities for Grades K-2:
Book Read Aloud:
Festival of Colors
Mythological Story of Holi
Holi Songs and Actions
Holi Song and Dance
ColorWordWallCardsFreebie.pdfHoli Story for Children
Holi Story for Kids
Vocabulary of Colors & Mixing for Kids
K_ColorWordsFREEBIE.pdfHoli_coloring.page.pdfEnrichment Activities for Grades 3-5
Story of Holi (Bio Channel)
Book Read Aloud:
- Bake Me a Holiday (Holi)
Intro to India
India Song for Kids
ColorActivities_MS_UGS.pdfColor-Symbolism-Chart_G4.5.6.7.pdfEnrichment Activities for Grades 4-6
Disco de Newton (en espanol)
Newton Disc Experiment (in English)
Travelling Water Experiment
Color Theory Worksheet_Gr5.6.pdfcolor_therapy_ideas.pdfMindfulnessColoringPages.pdfColor-Idioms-Crossword.pdfColor-Idioms-List.pdfColor-Idioms-Worksheet-B.pdf