Ganesh chaturthi activity for kindergarten

May Lord Ganesh give you – A rainbow for every storm, A smile for every tear, A promise for every care, And an answer to every prayer! Festivals build group cohesiveness, bring people together, break the monotony of routine, and energise the body, mind, and spirit. Echoing this festive spirit, the Pre-primary students of The Indian School celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with much zeal and zest in a virtual assembly on 10 September 2021. Ganesha is the first to be worshiped among all the gods in Hindu mythology. He is known as the God of prosperity and wisdom who removes all obstacles, bestows happiness, and spreads peace. The special assembly commenced on a spiritual note with the chanting of the famous Ganesh shloka by young Yuvraj. “Vakratunda Mahakaya Surya Koti Samaprabha | Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvadaa || The shloka translates as : O Lord (Ganesha), who has a huge body, curved elephant trunk and whose brilliance is equal to billions of Suns, May always remove all obstacles from my endeavours. The little Indianites took turns and spoke about the festival and its significance. The keen toddlers presented a skit on the importance of the moral virtues of devotion and obedience, synonymous with the attributes exhibited by Lord Ganesh towards his parents. The little dancing stars rocked on a medley of Ganesh songs which added splendour to the entire assembly. The spirit of celebration and fervour permeated the virtual festivities. The grand finale saw the rou...

The festival in India is one of its kind experience! Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha. Ganesha comes to our home and worshipped for 10 days daily in the morning and evening with offerings of flowers, durva, karanji and modaks. Best time to call your friends & family at home and visit other’s place. On the 11th day, Ganesha is carried through the streets with a fan and fare then immersed in a river or sea. This represents a ritualistic send-off for Lord Ganesh back to his home in Kailash. Making different crafts and doing fun activities is one of the best ways to help kids in knowing the traditions and the Ganesha festival is the perfect opportunity. Below are the Ganesha special activities that your child can enjoy doing with you: Ganesha Idol Workshop Various preschools are doing workshops to help kids make an eco-friendly Ganesha. You can send your kids to one and let them have fun with their friends while learning. Play-Doh Ganesha This year make Ganesha using clay or play-doh at your home. Who doesn’t love playing with Play-Doh? Just refer to any picture of Ganesha on the Internet and you can help your little one make different body parts and then assemble them to form the idol Decorating Puja Place This could get interesting. You can use water colours which are easily washable even on marble floors; you can draw the outlines and ask kids to fill in with their paint brushes. Add the lovely flowers and leaves used for puja. They can get inn...

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as Lord Ganesha’s birthday. The festival in India is one of its kind experience! Starting with bringing home colourfully decorated idols of Ganesha to worshiping daily in the morning and evening with offerings of flowers, durva, karanji and modaks. In societies pandals are made and decorated with garlands and lights and Ganesha is worshipped for 10 days. On the 11th day it is carried through the streets with fan and fare then immersed in a river or sea. This represents a ritualistic send-off for Lord Ganesh as he travels to his home in Kailash. Making different crafts and doing fun activities is one of the best ways to keep kids in touch with their traditions, and Ganesha festival is the perfect opportunity. Take your pick from these crafts and activities and have fun with kids. Play Doh Ganesha This year make Ganesha using clay or play doh at your home. Who doesn’t love playing with Play Doh? Just refer any picture of Ganesha on Internet and you can help your little one make different body parts and then assemble them to form the idol. Ganesha Idol Workshop Various preschools are doing workshops to help kids make an eco-friendly Ganesha. You can send your kids to one and let him have fun with his friends while learning. Decorating Puja Place This could get interesting. You can use water colors which are easily washable even on the marble floors; you can draw the outlines and ask kids to fill in with their paint brushes. Add the lovely flower...

The festival in India is one of its kind experience! Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha. Ganesha comes to our home and worshipped for 10 days daily in the morning and evening with offerings of flowers, durva, karanji and modaks. Best time to call your friends & family at home and visit other’s place. On the 11th day, Ganesha is carried through the streets with a fan and fare then immersed in a river or sea. This represents a ritualistic send-off for Lord Ganesh back to his home in Kailash. Making different crafts and doing fun activities is one of the best ways to help kids in knowing the traditions and the Ganesha festival is the perfect opportunity. Below are the Ganesha special activities that your child can enjoy doing with you: Ganesha Idol Workshop Various preschools are doing workshops to help kids make an eco-friendly Ganesha. You can send your kids to one and let them have fun with their friends while learning. Play-Doh Ganesha This year make Ganesha using clay or play-doh at your home. Who doesn’t love playing with Play-Doh? Just refer to any picture of Ganesha on the Internet and you can help your little one make different body parts and then assemble them to form the idol Decorating Puja Place This could get interesting. You can use water colours which are easily washable even on marble floors; you can draw the outlines and ask kids to fill in with their paint brushes. Add the lovely flowers and leaves used for puja. They can get inn...

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as Lord Ganesha’s birthday. The festival in India is one of its kind experience! Starting with bringing home colourfully decorated idols of Ganesha to worshiping daily in the morning and evening with offerings of flowers, durva, karanji and modaks. In societies pandals are made and decorated with garlands and lights and Ganesha is worshipped for 10 days. On the 11th day it is carried through the streets with fan and fare then immersed in a river or sea. This represents a ritualistic send-off for Lord Ganesh as he travels to his home in Kailash. Making different crafts and doing fun activities is one of the best ways to keep kids in touch with their traditions, and Ganesha festival is the perfect opportunity. Take your pick from these crafts and activities and have fun with kids. Play Doh Ganesha This year make Ganesha using clay or play doh at your home. Who doesn’t love playing with Play Doh? Just refer any picture of Ganesha on Internet and you can help your little one make different body parts and then assemble them to form the idol. Ganesha Idol Workshop Various preschools are doing workshops to help kids make an eco-friendly Ganesha. You can send your kids to one and let him have fun with his friends while learning. Decorating Puja Place This could get interesting. You can use water colors which are easily washable even on the marble floors; you can draw the outlines and ask kids to fill in with their paint brushes. Add the lovely flower...

May Lord Ganesh give you – A rainbow for every storm, A smile for every tear, A promise for every care, And an answer to every prayer! Festivals build group cohesiveness, bring people together, break the monotony of routine, and energise the body, mind, and spirit. Echoing this festive spirit, the Pre-primary students of The Indian School celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with much zeal and zest in a virtual assembly on 10 September 2021. Ganesha is the first to be worshiped among all the gods in Hindu mythology. He is known as the God of prosperity and wisdom who removes all obstacles, bestows happiness, and spreads peace. The special assembly commenced on a spiritual note with the chanting of the famous Ganesh shloka by young Yuvraj. “Vakratunda Mahakaya Surya Koti Samaprabha | Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvadaa || The shloka translates as : O Lord (Ganesha), who has a huge body, curved elephant trunk and whose brilliance is equal to billions of Suns, May always remove all obstacles from my endeavours. The little Indianites took turns and spoke about the festival and its significance. The keen toddlers presented a skit on the importance of the moral virtues of devotion and obedience, synonymous with the attributes exhibited by Lord Ganesh towards his parents. The little dancing stars rocked on a medley of Ganesh songs which added splendour to the entire assembly. The spirit of celebration and fervour permeated the virtual festivities. The grand finale saw the rou...

How can I use this sticker activity? Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with your class and print off this Fix the Picture Sticker Activity! Children will love piecing together the picture to reveal a beautiful and intricate Rangoli pattern they can use to decorate a display on the topic! This activity is perfect for a rainy day or wind-down time as the activity can help sooth and focus the class. Perfect for all ages, children will love peeling off the stickers and placing them in the blank spots. Rangoli patterns are often designed to be symmetrical. They combine straight lines, curved lines and images like flowers and other things from nature. The symmetry of the designs in a symbol of prosperity, growth and luck. What is Ganesh Chaturthi? Ganesh Chaturthi (also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi) is a Hindu celebration of the arrival of Lord Ganesh to earth with his mother, Goddess Parvati. Hindus mark the 10-day festival with clay figures (murtis) of Lord Ganesh, and chanting and prayer. On the final day of the festival, a clay idol of Ganesh is immersed in a body of water where it dissolves, and Ganesh returns to Mount Kailash to Parvati and Shiva. How are Rangoli patterns made? Rangoli patterns are often made directly on the floor, but they can also be made on a board which can be carried to the place where it's going to be displayed. Every design is different and many are passed on through the generations of a family. They feature straight and curving lines and refer to natural a...