Count the Diyas
Six rows of glowing clay diyas, from one to six, mixed up so children really count instead of guessing. A box at the end of each row is for the answer, and the page has a cheerful Diwali border of marigolds, lanterns and rangoli.
How to use this worksheet
- Point to the first row and count the diyas out loud, touching each one.
- Write the number in the box at the end of the row. Write it lightly first if your child is still learning to form numbers.
- Do every row, then color the box with the biggest number for the bonus.
What your child practices
This is one-to-one counting: one number for each diya. The rows are in a mixed order (3, 5, 2, 4, 1, 6), so children have to count every time instead of guessing the next number. Writing each answer connects the number they say with the numeral they see, and the bonus asks them to compare all six answers.
About Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated by millions of families in India and around the world. Homes are decorated with small clay lamps called diyas, colorful rangoli patterns and strings of marigold flowers, and families share sweets. This sheet is a gentle way to talk about the festival, whether your family celebrates it or your child is learning about it at school.
Make it a game
Cut out a few paper diyas or use tea lights (unlit) and ask your child to set out a number you call. Then swap roles and let them call a number for you. Getting it wrong on purpose and letting them correct you is always a hit.
