Happy Uttarayan! As we celebrate the festival of many names there are many ways to celebrate it. Our last craft was a STEM activity making a sundial. Let’s take that sundial and repurpose it into a kite. Material Needs: Sundial Scissors Popsicle Sticks Yarn Paint Paint brushes Hole puncher Water Read more…
Several Harvest festivals are celebrated across India between January 13th – January 16th. Lohri, Magh Bihu, Sankranth, Sankranti, Makar Sankranti, Uttrayan, Pongal, are some of the celebrations observed during this time. All these festivals honor the Sun and the harvesting of the crops. This time marks the transition of the Read more…
Lohri is a popular winter Punjabi folk festival celebrated primarily in Northern India. It is believed by many that the festival marks the passing of the winter solstice. Lohri marks the end of winter, and is a traditional welcome of longer days. It celebrates the harvest and the abundance that Read more…
Diwali is a time to celebrate with family and friends. On Diwali day, families wear their finest new clothes, illuminate their homes with lights, eat elaborate meals, and perform religious rituals. This year, Diwali is on October 24, 2022. This is the first year where we are re-emerging from the pandemic and Read more…
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights is on Monday, October 24th. After the last few years, our school is back to normal making it the perfect time to visit my children’s classroom. Since most classes or periods are 40 minutes to 1 hour long we have created a Read more…
Happy Navratri everyone! Nav means 9 and ratri means nights. Navratri honors the Divine Feminine. We honor the Divine Feminine energy and Her various forms. Goddess Maa Durga and her 9 forms protected the world against evil to restore peace and prosperity. Given the diversity of culture, languages, food and Read more…
The beats of dandiyas, the sounds of the conches at Durga Puja, the beautifully decorated Golu’s and music filled Mata Chowki’s. These are some of the sights and sounds of Navratri across India. What is Navratri? Navratri comes twice a year, in the Spring time and the Fall time. We Read more…
What is Rangoli? Rangoli is an art form originating in India. It is a type of decoration drawn on the ground or sidewalk in front of a home. Rangoli is thought to bring good luck, prosperity on the house and the family, and to welcome guest. Rangoli has a purpose Read more…
Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated/observed on Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 this year. This is the Hindu celebration of the birth of Lord Ganesha. His life represents prosperity, wisdom, and good fortune. We have put together a craft for children ages 1-6. This is a great way to get creative with kids Read more…
Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the Eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This year, Janmashtami is on Friday, August 19th . Krishna was born to Devaki in Mathura and spent his childhood in Vrindavan with Yashoda. We are always looking for easy ways to Read more…