I hope you all have had a restful long weekend! You may have noticed your artists coming home last week with brightly painted clay pots and candles, and even though I'm positive that they told you all about them and their significance, I thought I would explain them in a bit more detail.
This week, our students at GLOBE learned about Diwali, a 5-day Hindu festival also known as the Festival of Lights. The students had lots of fun discussing the traditions of Diwali (good food, gathering with family and friends, and fireworks!) and comparing it to their favorite holidays. They also painted their own clay lamps called diyas, which are lit during the celebration. Thanks so much to the families who purchased these diyas for the school and shared their information and resources; this was definitely a rich and fun learning experience for everyone!
Here are some of the final products!
Look at those details!
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Click here if you want to learn more about Diwali!
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