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How to make your own Ravana effigy At Home!

Posted on October 13, 2018October 15, 2018 by asavari

Let’s make the festival more fun by involving the kids in all the festivities. How about making your very own effigy of Ravana at home using everyday household items. Here is a simple DIY Ravana craft which children can do by themselves or with the help of grownups.Go crafting and enjoy the festival!

Win over the holiday – 14 ways to make Dussehra engaging for children

Posted on October 12, 2018October 15, 2018 by Team KidEngage

Amidst nine days of Durga pooja, fasting and harvest, Dandiya and Garba brings joy and gaiety to all .Especially, kids love the idea of vacation from school, dressing up in their traditional best, relishing their favourite sweets, taking pride in showing off the décor to the guests, and above all dancing to the tunes of Dandiya and Garba with family and friends. Believe me, Dusshera vacation is the best time to not go on short trip but to be in town to enjoy the festivities with family and friends.

Get Creative this Dussehra – 10 Ideas to make your own dolls for the Golu!

Posted on October 12, 2018October 15, 2018 by Team KidEngage

Make your own Golu Dolls for Dussehra (Dasara) ‘Gomme Habba’, ‘Bommala Koluvu‘ or ‘Golu’ is one of the important aspects of Navaratri in some Southern States. This is not only a time for worship and celebration but also to flaunt one’s creativity and imagination! Whether it is the assembling of the Golu steps, dressing up the Marapacchi dolls (Pattada Gombe) or preparing the snacks – Navaratri is the time when resourcefulness flourishes at home. It…

Navaratri DIY – Make your own Kid-friendly Dandiya sticks

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Team KidEngage

Nothing can beat that special thrill when children can make dandiya sticks at home and carry those to the community Raas Garba during Navaratri! But we all know how kids suddenly forget the dancing and start fighting – with the sticks!! Here are some ideas to make child-friendly Dandiya sticks! 4 DIY Ideas for a Child-Friendly Dandiya Stick Newspaper Dandiya stick Upcycle those newspapers into these lovely dandiya sticks! So easy! Bamboo Skewers Dandiya Stick What an ingenious…

Teach children about Mahatma Gandhi – DIY Activities

Posted on October 1, 2018September 30, 2018 by Team KidEngage

Mahatma Gandhi is revered in this nation and rightly so. Even though he was born more than a century ago, his words and wisdom are still relevant! He ideologies and philosophies still mesmerize the world! There are innumerable movies, plays, books, and stories bring him regularly into our lives. His birthday, 2nd October, has been declared as the International Day for Non-Violence by the UN. It is our responsibility to teach our children about the…

Saying Thank you! Make, Do and Play Gratitude Activities

Posted on September 22, 2018September 22, 2018 by Team KidEngage

Inculcate an “attitude of gratitude” in your children Practicing gratitude has many benefits. Teaching children the art of gratitude while they’re young helps to reap the benefits well into adulthood. We have gathered a list of Gratitude Activities for Children that you can do together while teaching gratitude. Gratitude Activities for Children DO Write a Gratitude Journal – A gratitude journal is a wonderful and scientifically proven way to guide your child toward health, happiness, and internal motivation. If your…

Upcycle Ganesha – 7 DIY Art and Craft Ideas

Posted on September 9, 2018September 10, 2018 by Team KidEngage

This Ganesh Chaturthi, bring out your creative side with ways to decorate pandals or even innovative ways and means to showcase Ganesha. These Ganesha’s are not only easy to do but are easy on the pocket and on the environment too! Here are 7 Ideas to make an upcycled Ganesha Art and Crafts. 7 Ideas to make an upcycled Ganesha Art and Crafts Newspaper Turn your newspapers into a beautiful Ganesha with this idea. Soap Fragrant Ganesha!!…

Green Ganesha – 10 Ideas to DIY with Eco-friendly Materials

Posted on September 9, 2018September 10, 2018 by Team KidEngage

Ganesha Chathurthi Ganesha Chaturthi is here and the excitement is visible! Indians celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with great fervor and delight. We bring Ganpati to our homes. Usually, these idols are made of POP and pose a threat to the environment. They cause lots of pollution and contaminate our water bodies. This year, let us do our bit to preserve and protect our environment by making Ganesha idols at home with eco-friendly and easily available materials. Here…

5 Gorgeous DIY Paper Quilling Ganesha

Posted on September 9, 2018September 10, 2018 by Team KidEngage

Gorgeous DIY Paper Quilling Ganesha Love paper-quilling? Don’t know quilling? No worries. You can try and learn quilling a Ganesha this Ganesha Habba with these creative ideas! 3D Quilling Ganesha This is one stunning quilled Ganesha! Would anyone believe it is just paper??? One more 3D Quilling Ganesha Yet another quilling Ganesha Simple 3D Quilling Ganesha This is a simple DIY, ideal for even young children. Very simple 2D Quilling Ganesha A very easy quilling idea for…

6 Ideas for DIY Ganesha with Paper

Posted on September 9, 2018September 10, 2018 by Team KidEngage

DIY Paper-Crafts Ganesha – Make your own! Here are 6 ideas to make a Ganesha with paper. These are so easy and simple! Children will love to make these! Origami Ganesha (Very Simple) A very very simple paper folding Ganesha – ideal for even toddlers. A craft paper and pen is all you need to do this! Origami Ganesha What a marvelous and creative way to fold paper into Ganesha! 3D Paper Craft An amazing way…