In short: Holi teaches colours, the story of good over evil and the joy of togetherness. Use natural, skin-safe colours and gentle play.
Holi is a festival made for children: colour, laughter, friends and a little mess!
The story, simply told
We share the story of Prahlad and Holika in a gentle, child-friendly way: a brave boy who believed in goodness, and a festival that celebrates good winning over bad. We also talk about Holi as the welcome to spring.
Learning through colours
- Colour mixing: what happens when red and yellow meet? Children discover orange!
- Colour names and sorting games
- Nature colours: how flowers, turmeric and beetroot can make colours
Holi crafts we love
- Spray-painting with water colours on white paper
- Pichkari art with droppers
- Handprint flowers in bright colours
- Making colours from flowers and kitchen ingredients
Safe Holi tips for families
- Use natural or skin-safe herbal colours, never chemical ones.
- Apply coconut oil on skin and hair before playing.
- Protect eyes; avoid throwing colour at faces.
- Avoid water balloons for small children.
- Supervise near water and keep play gentle.
- Teach children to ask before putting colour on someone: consent matters!
Values we highlight
Sharing, kindness, forgiveness and celebrating with friends from every background.
Questions parents ask
How do you celebrate Holi at school?
With stories, colour activities and gentle dry play using skin-safe colours, with parent consent.
What if my child has sensitive skin?
Let us know. They can join in with art and stories instead of colour play.
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