Diwali Worksheet for Kids: Simple Questions With Answers

A Diwali worksheet for kids can mix simple counting, patterns, vocabulary and drawing on one page. Choose tasks the child can understand, leave room for working and keep the activity short enough to enjoy. Below are original copy-ready questions with answers for parents and teachers. They are not an official school worksheet or a prescribed syllabus.

This page provides text you can copy onto paper or into your own document. It does not contain a downloadable PDF. Use the parts that suit the child, and follow any separate school instructions first. There is no need to complete every task or buy decorative materials.

Choose a comfortable level before copying the page

Try one question aloud before preparing a full sheet. If the child is still learning to count, use a small number of clear pictures. If they read independently, add a short instruction and let them explain what it means. Avoid deciding the level from age alone.

Write one task per section, with generous space for an answer. A child who finds writing difficult can point, draw or answer aloud while an adult notes the response. For more open-ended ideas beyond a worksheet, see our Diwali activities for kids.

Part 1: Count and compare

Draw the pictures yourself as simple outlines. Do not use real flames, fireworks or food as counting props. Paper shapes are enough.

1. Draw four diya outlines. Add two more. How many are there altogether?
2. Draw seven stars. Cross out three. How many stars are left?
3. Draw one group of five circles and another group of three circles. Which group has more? How many more?
4. Draw six squares. Colour exactly half of them.

Answers: 1. Six diyas. 2. Four stars. 3. The group of five has two more circles. 4. Colour three squares. If half is unfamiliar, leave that question for another time rather than introducing several new ideas at once.

Ask the child to show how they counted. An incorrect answer can tell you where to help: perhaps a picture was counted twice or the instruction was misunderstood. Let them move a pencil from picture to picture and try again without turning the task into a speed test.

Part 2: Continue the pattern

Copy these patterns as words or replace each word with a simple drawing. Ask the child to add the next two items.

• Star, circle, star, circle, ___, ___
• Red, yellow, yellow, red, yellow, yellow, ___, ___
• Triangle, square, circle, triangle, square, circle, ___, ___

Answers: Star, circle; red, yellow; triangle, square. Accept a clear drawing instead of a written word. For children who cannot distinguish the colours easily, use different shapes or labels so colour is not the only clue.

Part 3: Read, match and make a sentence

Write the words lamp, flower, book beside three simple pictures in a different order. Ask the child to match each word to its picture. Then offer these sentence starters:

• I can see a ___.
• The flower is ___.
• I would like to draw ___.

Answer guide: Match each word to the corresponding picture. The sentence answers can vary. Check whether the chosen word makes sense rather than expecting every child to describe the same celebration. Use familiar words in the child's learning language if these English words are not suitable yet.

For a child ready to write a short paragraph, our Diwali essay in English offers a separate writing resource. Do not ask a beginner to copy a long essay as a substitute for understanding a few words.

Part 4: Draw a paper decoration plan

Draw a large rectangle representing a sheet of paper. Ask the child to design a border using circles, triangles or stars, keeping the centre empty for a title. They can describe the repeating shape or colour rule to an adult.

There is no single correct drawing. Check whether the child can explain one choice. If the school wants a plain worksheet, keep the decoration on a separate page. Avoid glitter, small loose pieces or tools that need close supervision when a pencil drawing will do.

Use the answers to plan the next small step

Review one section together, then stop or take a break. Praise a specific action, such as checking each picture or explaining a pattern, rather than judging how attractive the page looks. If a task is too hard, simplify it; if it is easy, invite the child to write a new question for you.

Keep identifying details off publicly shared worksheet photos. An adult should check school-sharing rules and cover the child's name, class or other private information before posting. A useful worksheet is one that fits the learner, not one that fills the most pages.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a Diwali worksheet PDF on this page?

No. This page contains original text questions and answers you can copy onto paper or into your own document. It does not offer a downloadable PDF.

Which activities suit a child beginning to count?

Start with a few clear pictures and count them together. Leave addition, subtraction or half-a-group tasks until the child is comfortable. Let them point or answer aloud if needed.

Are all drawing and sentence answers fixed?

No. Counting and pattern tasks have the answers shown. Drawings and sentence completions can vary; check that the child understands the instruction and can explain their choice.

Can I use this as school holiday homework?

Follow the teacher's assignment first. These are optional practice ideas, not an official homework sheet. Ask the school before replacing a required task with a different activity.