Diwali Fortune Teller Instructions 1 4
With pictures face down, fold Once again, fold all corners to on both diagonal lines. Unfold. the centre.
2 5
Fold all four corners to Fold paper in half and unfold. the centre. 3 6
Turn paper over. Fold in half from top to bottom. Do not unfold. 7
Slide thumbs and forefingers under the squares and move the fortune teller back and forth to play.
History | Year 3 | Celebrations around the World | Diwali | Lesson 5 Add your answers to complete the Fortune Teller.
What are diya Rangoli lamps usually made from?
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patterns? lamps What are Rangoli Diya
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What is a diya lamp?
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Whatmade are Rangoli from?
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the goddess of? goddess the
What is Lakshmi Lakshmi is What
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days of Diwali. of days
Describe one of the the of one Describe Write answer here answer Write
Celebrations
into their homes? their into
welcome Lakshmi Lakshmi welcome Lying on back
How do people people do How
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celebrate Diwali. celebrate Lakshmi List the ways people people ways the List visit twinkl.com
History | Year 3 | Celebrations around the World | Diwali | Lesson 5 Example Answers
Rangoli What are Rangoli made from? Rangoli are made using rice, grains, flour, sand or chalk. What are Rangoli patterns? Rangoli patterns are colourful and bright designs made on the floor by the entrance of a house to welcome visitors. Diya lamps What are diya lamps usually made from? Diya lamps are usually made from clay. What is a diya lamp? Diya are special lamps lit to guide the goddess Lakshmi into people’s homes. Lakshmi What is Lakshmi the goddess of? Lakshmi is the goddess of money, good luck and prosperity. How do people welcome Lakshmi into their homes? To welcome Lakshmi into their homes, families will leave their doors and windows open and paint Rangoli patterns to invite Lakshmi in. Celebrations List the ways people celebrate Diwali. Light diya lamps, make rangoli, fireworks, give gifts and sweets Describe one of the days of Diwali. Dhanteras (day of fortune) Naraka Chaturdasi (day of knowledge) Diwali (day of light) Padwa (New Year) Bhai Dooj (day of love between siblings)
History | Year 3 | Celebrations around the World | Diwali | Lesson 5 Diwali Fortune Teller Instructions 1 4
With pictures face down, fold Once again, fold all corners to on both diagonal lines. Unfold. the centre.
2 5
Fold all four corners to Fold paper in half and unfold. the centre. 3 6
Turn paper over. Fold in half from top to bottom. Do not unfold. 7
Slide thumbs and forefingers under the squares and move the fortune teller back and forth to play.
History | Year 3 | Celebrations around the World | Diwali | Lesson 5 Add answers to the questions. Write four of your own questions and answers to complete the Fortune Teller. If you can, try to think of questions to fit the categories shown on the Fortune Teller.
Q: Rangoli
patterns? What are Rangoli
A:
A: Celebrations
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A: A:
Whatmade are Rangoli from?
A:
A:
Q: lamp?
What is a diya diya a is What
A: Diya A: Lying on back lamps
Q: Lakshmi usually made from? made usually
What are diya lamps lamps diya are What visit twinkl.com
History | Year 3 | Celebrations around the World | Diwali | Lesson 5 Example Answers
Rangoli What are Rangoli made from? Rangoli are made using rice, grains, flour, sand or chalk. What are Rangoli patterns? Rangoli patterns are colourful and bright designs made on the floor by the entrance of a house to welcome visitors. Diya lamps What are diya lamps usually made from? Diya lamps are usually made from clay. What is a diya lamp? Diya are special lamps lit to guide the goddess Lakshmi into people’s homes. Lakshmi What is Lakshmi the goddess of? Lakshmi is the goddess of money, good luck and prosperity. How do people welcome Lakshmi into their homes? To welcome Lakshmi into their homes, families will leave their doors and windows open and paint Rangoli patterns to invite Lakshmi in. Celebrations List the ways people celebrate Diwali. Light diya lamps, make rangoli, fireworks, and give gifts and sweets Describe one of the days of Diwali. Dhanteras (day of fortune) Naraka Chaturdashi (day of knowledge) Diwali (day of light) Padwa (New Year) Bhai Dooj (day of love between siblings)
History | Year 3 | Celebrations around the World | Diwali | Lesson 5 Diwali Fortune Teller Instructions 1 4
With pictures face down, fold Once again, fold all corners to on both diagonal lines. Unfold. the centre.
2 5
Fold all four corners to Fold paper in half and unfold. the centre. 3 6
Turn paper over. Fold in half from top to bottom. Do not unfold. 7
Slide thumbs and forefingers under the squares and move the fortune teller back and forth to play.
History | Year 3 | Celebrations around the World | Diwali | Lesson 5 Look carefully at the four areas listed on the Fortune Teller. Can you write two questions about Diwali under each of these headings? Don’t forget to write the answers to complete the Fortune Teller.
Q: Rangoli Q:
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A: Celebrations
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A: Diya A: Lying on back lamps
Q: Lakshmi Q: visit twinkl.com
History | Year 3 | Celebrations around the World | Diwali | Lesson 5 Example Answers
Rangoli What are Rangoli made from? Rangoli are made using rice, grains, flour, sand or chalk What are Rangoli patterns? Rangoli patterns are colourful and bright designs made on the floor by the entrance of a house to welcome visitors Diya lamps What are diya lamps usually made from? Diya lamps are usually made from clay. What is a diya lamp? Diya are special lamps lit to guide the goddess Lakshmi into people’s homes. Lakshmi What is Lakshmi the goddess of? Lakshmi is the goddess of money, good luck and prosperity. How do people welcome Lakshmi into their homes? To welcome Lakshmi into their homes, families will leave their doors and windows open and paint Rangoli patterns to invite Lakshmi in. Celebrations List the ways people celebrate Diwali. Light diya lamps, make rangoli, fireworks, give gifts and sweets Describe one of the days of Diwali. Dhanteras (day of fortune) Naraka Chaturdasi (day of knowledge) Diwali (day of light) Padwa (New Year) Bhai Dooj (day of love between siblings)
History | Year 3 | Celebrations around the World | Diwali | Lesson 5