Diwali Celebration Ideas For Kids – Games & Safety Tips

Diwali is the biggest and brightest of all Indian festivals. It is a fun time for the kids, who get to play with fireworks and indulge in delicious sweets. Diwali is the festival of lights, but today the festival has become more about fireworks and noise than simply light. Diwali festival for kids is the most awaited occasion as it brings lot of happiness and pleasurable moments for all children.

As a parent, you need to ensure that your kids are safe while they play with fireworks. So, for your benefit, we have compiled some safety tips and stressed on some dos and don’ts that will ensure your kids can enjoy the celebrations without the risk of an injury. Also, we have shared some ideas on various activities about diwali games for kids. Scroll down and read our article on games and safety tips and make your diwali celebration even more grand.

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Important Safety Tips For Your Kids During Diwali:

You can never be too sure about your kids’ safety because well kids will be kids. While we are sure you are already aware of most of the dos and don’ts, here is a quick recap about diwali safety tips for kids that will make Diwali a safe and happy occasion for them:

1. Always ensure that you or a responsible adult is present when your kids want to play with fireworks.

2. Before you let them play with the fireworks, fill up a few buckets of water and keep them around the place where you plan to light the same. Also, show your kids and other family members where you have kept the water, so that in case of an emergency, everyone knows that there is water present nearby.

3. Keep a box of first aid supplies near the water buckets. Make sure you have a burn ointment, an antiseptic ointment or even a tube of toothpaste in it.

4. Your kids should wear only cotton clothes while coming out to watch or light fireworks, crackers or even if they plan to help you with lighting the candles. Make sure that the clothes are well-fitted and not loose, and that there are no loose or free-flowing ends, such as dupattas or stoles. For footwear, your kids should only wear closed footwear that will fully cover their heels and toes. If your kids wear open footwear such as sandals or floaters, they can have the risk of some fire trails escaping and hurting their feet.

5. Before lighting the fireworks, do a thorough check of the area to make sure that there are no flammable materials lying nearby. Also, place the boxes of fireworks a little distance away and light the fireworks in a different direction.

6. Do not allow your kids to light the fireworks, and even if someone else has lit the firework, make sure that your kids are at a safe distance. Sometimes, your kids may want to go near a firework after someone has lit it, to see if it is lit properly. Make sure you do not let them do so.

7. Never let your kids light any crackers, even if they are the supposedly simple and safe kind. Your kids should, as a rule, not handle fire or matchsticks.

8. As a rule, make sure that your kids know that all fireworks have to be lit outside the house on the road, not in a garden or near plants.

9. If you are lighting crackers and fireworks such as chakrhis (spinning wheels)and anaar (flower pots), make sure you first place them on an even and flat surface before you light them.

10. Even if you are lighting the fireworks, make sure that your kids do not come near and try to bend and see what you are doing. The fireworks can suddenly go off, or you may not notice that they have crept up beside you, which can lead to a push and fall.

Games To Play With Kids On Diwali:

Here are a few diwali games for children which you can encourage them to play on Diwali:

1. Light The Diyas:

Ask the kids to stand on one side and place a bunch of diyas at the other end, forming them into groups of the same number. Hand a tall candle to each kid and ask them to light as many diyas in that groups as possible, in a pre-set time. Make sure you do it in an open area and under proper adult supervision. Lighting diyas can be the best diwali celebration for kids.

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2. Musical Chairs:

Kids love playing musical chairs, and Diwali can be a fun time to do so. Set out a large circle of chairs on your terrace or garden and make sure there is one chair less than the total number of kids who are playing. Play the music and as the kids revolve around the chairs, pause it. The kid who does not have a place to sit moves out. Keep playing till there is a winner.

3. Fancy Dress Competition:

Use Diwali to create a fun, fancy dress competition, maybe by using the Diwali colors as a theme? You can ask kids to dress up in the shades of yellow, orange or red and get creative as they can.

Diwali is a time of celebrations and lots of excitement for the kids, so make sure it is safe and fun for your kids. Be careful and ensure that your kids follow the proper instructions before heading out to enjoy.

We wish you and your family a happy, safe and prosperous Diwali!

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