I’ve written a few times before about Holi, the colorful spring festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. But it feels like this time of year we could all use some colorful crafts and activities, so it’s no wonder this celebration has spread beyond its traditional Hindu roots. Let’s take a look at some more fun Holi crafts and activities for kids.
One of the main characteristics of Holi is lots of color thanks to the colored powder that is thrown around during the festivities. Now’s a perfect time to pull out any paint pouring activities (here’s a tutorial from Mama Smiles unrelated to Holi, just use bright colors) or dropping liquid watercolors onto paper (as in these Holi cards from Artsy Craftsy Mom). Use spray inks or colors to make a splatter effect on a card like this one from Crazy Crafter.
Anything that gets a lot of colors on a canvas or paper quickly and boldly is great for Holi. Maybe painting with balls or marbles?
Activity Village has a Holi-themed painted people activity using powdered paint that would also be fun, and of course you can make different shapes if you like. I also love these handprint cards from The Joy of Sharing, which would also be super cute as a classroom display on one big piece of paper.
And of course it doesn’t have to be just colorful paint. Pull out all the colorful paper you have on hand to make fun rolled paper sculptures to use as Holi displays. These ones from Art Bar are so fun and adults will want to get in on it, too.
If you have littles who love sensory experiences, it’s time to make some rainbow rice or pasts (here’s a recipe from Busy Toddler) and you can just play with the rice or add things of different colors and make it a color sorting activity. Speaking of, now would be a great time for learning about colors with little ones!
