Holi for Kids & Classrooms: How to Celebrate the Festival of Colors Safely and Meaningfully
Holi, often called the Festival of Colors, marks the arrival of spring and celebrates the triumph of good over evil. In 2026, Holi is celebrated on March 4, and families, schools, and communities across the U.S. are increasingly looking for ways to celebrate it in a safe, inclusive, and educational way. As a parent and […]
Sundial Repurposed into a Kite
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 cup/Water Tape (optional) Ribbon (optional) […]
Sundial Craft for Makar Sankranti
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 Sun from the southern hemisphere […]
Introduce Lohri with a Bonfire Craft
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 this time of year brings […]
5 Ways to celebrate Navratri with Kids
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 clothing across India – the […]
Navratri
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 are approaching Sharada Navratri- which […]
4 Fun Ways to Celebrate Raksha Bandhan With Kids
As featured on Parents.com – Originally published on August 17, 2021 authored by Akruti Babaria Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu holiday to express love, gratitude, and protection with a symbolic piece of thread – Rakhi. Here are fun ways to get your children involved. Raksha Bandhan, or Rakshabandhan, is a centuries-old Hindu tradition celebrating love, gratitude, unity, […]