🌟 Celebrating Indian Culture 🌟
Our Key Stage One children enjoyed a vibrant India Day celebration filled with fun and cultural activities! They chopped fresh vegetables to make a delicious curry, tasted traditional poppadoms, mango chutney, and samosas. The children also showcased their creativity by designing beautiful henna patterns on their hands and arms and crafted colourful diva lamps with battery-powered candles. The day ended with lively traditional Indian dances and songs, bringing the spirit of India alive for everyone. Have a look at the photos below to see our children celebrating India Day!
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In Year 1 and 2 Design and Technology, we learned how to safely chop vegetables using child-friendly tools to prepare ingredients for a healthy vegetable curry, that we all tasted as part of our celebrations.
The children designed and made their own clay Diva lamps. They explored the significance of the lamps and used clay to shape, smooth, and decorate their own designs. This hands-on activity helped develop fine motor skills, creativity, and an understanding of cultural traditions.
The children explored traditional henna (mehndi) designs. They looked at examples of intricate patterns and then created their own designs on their hands using fine lines and repeating shapes.
The children had the exciting opportunity to taste a variety of traditional Indian foods. They explored new flavours and textures, including mild curries, rice, samosas, and naan bread. The tasting experience sparked lots of discussion and helped the children appreciate and respect different cultural traditions through food.
The children had a wonderful time dressing up in traditional Indian clothes. The children explored the vibrant colours, patterns, and styles worn during celebrations, helping them to understand and appreciate the beauty of Indian culture.
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Finally, we showcased our wonderful work to our friends and family!