Free Resource: November Festivals

Diwali – Comparing Festivals

In this worksheet, students will think about and compare Diwali to a local festival they enjoy. The activity can be modified to varying English levels. Answers can be written or drawn. Suitable for upper-level primary.

Diwali – Listening Activity

Students watch a video about the festival of Diwali and fill in sentences with the corresponding information. Click here for the video. Suitable for upper-level primary and secondary.

Diawli – Rangoli Designs

Rangoli are beautiful patterns designed using colourful ground rice, sand or flower petals. Students recreate one of the rangoli designs using whatever material you choose! This activity can be modified for all levels.

Thanksgiving – Placemat

Students draw and label the foods they would include in a Thanksgiving meal. A great supplemental activity when learning food vocabulary. Suitable for pre-primary and primary.

Thanksgiving – Flashcards

Introduce young learners to some American English keywords for talking about Thanksgiving. Then, click here for 5 Low-Prep Flashcard games. Flashcard games can be modified for all levels.

Thanksgiving – Hand Turkeys

Hand turkeys are a classic Thanksgiving craft and encourage young learners to think about the theme of gratitude surrounding the festival. Suitable for pre-primary and primary students.

Thanksgiving – Trivia

How much do your students know about Thanksgiving? This trivia Powerpoint is fun and informative. Answers are provided in the Powerpoint meaning no prep required! Suitable for secondary students.