{"id":7246,"date":"2026-10-19T15:04:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T09:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/?p=7246"},"modified":"2026-10-27T19:08:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T13:38:04","slug":"9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Dussehra Activities for Preschoolers: 9 Ideas, Drawings and the Story Told Simply"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"9069\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-Dussehra-Activities-Children-Will-Love-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Dussehra Activities for Preschoolers\" class=\"wp-image-9069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-Dussehra-Activities-Children-Will-Love-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-Dussehra-Activities-Children-Will-Love-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-Dussehra-Activities-Children-Will-Love-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-Dussehra-Activities-Children-Will-Love-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-Dussehra-Activities-Children-Will-Love-2048x1152.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Come October, festivity is in the air. Navratri decorations begin to make their appearance; school circulars are already announcing the Dussehra celebrations. Amidst all this activity, parents and teachers are often left wondering how to make it fun for a 4\u2011year\u2011old. This guide brings everything together &#8211; the Dussehra story told simply, nine engaging preschool activities, easy drawing ideas as well as festive crafts. Read on for a complete set of playful, age\u2011appropriate ways to celebrate the victory of good over evil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#The_Dussehra_Story_Told_the_Way_a_Preschooler_Will_Understand\" title=\"The Dussehra Story, Told the Way a Preschooler Will Understand\">The Dussehra Story, Told the Way a Preschooler Will Understand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#A_Quick_Note_on_Navratri_11_to_19_October\" title=\"A Quick Note on Navratri (11 to 19 October)\">A Quick Note on Navratri (11 to 19 October)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#9_Dussehra_Activities_for_Preschoolers\" title=\"9 Dussehra Activities for Preschoolers\">9 Dussehra Activities for Preschoolers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#1_Ramleela_Performance\" title=\"1. Ramleela Performance\">1. Ramleela Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#2_Lessons_from_Ramayana\" title=\"2. Lessons from Ramayana\">2. Lessons from Ramayana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#3_Rangoli_Making\" title=\"3. Rangoli Making\">3. Rangoli Making<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#4_Puppet_Show\" title=\"4. Puppet Show\">4. Puppet Show<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#5_Art_and_Craft_Activity\" title=\"5. Art and Craft Activity\">5. Art and Craft Activity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#6_Reading\" title=\"6. Reading\">6. Reading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#7_Ravana_Dahan\" title=\"7. Ravana Dahan\">7. Ravana Dahan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#8_Ethnic_Dressing\" title=\"8. Ethnic Dressing\">8. Ethnic Dressing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#9_A_Fair_Setup\" title=\"9. A Fair Setup\">9. A Fair Setup<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#Dussehra_Drawing_Ideas_for_Children\" title=\"Dussehra Drawing Ideas for Children\">Dussehra Drawing Ideas for Children<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#1_Ravana_Drawing\" title=\"1. Ravana Drawing\">1. Ravana Drawing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#2_Bow_and_Arrow\" title=\"2. Bow and Arrow\">2. Bow and Arrow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#3_Simple_Rama_Figure\" title=\"3. Simple Rama Figure\">3. Simple Rama Figure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#4_Diya_and_Flowers\" title=\"4. Diya and Flowers\">4. Diya and Flowers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#5_Dussehra_Greeting_Card_Cover\" title=\"5. Dussehra Greeting Card Cover\">5. Dussehra Greeting Card Cover<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#Dussehra_Craft_Ideas_Using_Things_You_Already_Have\" title=\"Dussehra Craft Ideas Using Things You Already Have\">Dussehra Craft Ideas Using Things You Already Have<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#All_Activities_at_a_Glance\" title=\"All Activities at a Glance\">All Activities at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#1_How_do_I_explain_Dussehra_to_a_4-year-old\" title=\"1. How do I explain Dussehra to a 4-year-old?\">1. How do I explain Dussehra to a 4-year-old?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#2_What_can_a_preschooler_draw_for_Dussehra\" title=\"2. What can a preschooler draw for Dussehra?\">2. What can a preschooler draw for Dussehra?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#3_What_is_the_easiest_Dussehra_craft_for_a_3-year-old\" title=\"3. What is the easiest Dussehra craft for a 3-year-old?\">3. What is the easiest Dussehra craft for a 3-year-old?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#4_How_is_Navratri_connected_to_Dussehra\" title=\"4. How is Navratri connected to Dussehra?\">4. How is Navratri connected to Dussehra?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/9-fun-and-engaging-dussehra-activities\/#5_Should_young_children_watch_the_Ravana_effigy_burning\" title=\"5. Should young children watch the Ravana effigy burning?&nbsp;\">5. Should young children watch the Ravana effigy burning?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Dussehra_Story_Told_the_Way_a_Preschooler_Will_Understand\"><\/span>The Dussehra Story, Told the Way a Preschooler Will Understand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Long ago, there was a kind prince named Rama. His wife Sita was taken away by Ravana, a king with ten heads. Rama, with the help of his brother Lakshmana and the monkey god Hanuman, defeated Ravana and finally got Sita back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The word Dussehra comes from two Sanskrit words- dasha (ten) and hara (defeat). It means the defeat of the ten\u2011headed Ravana. On Dussehra, we burn the effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhakarna and his son Meghnad. The Dussehra story reminds us that good always wins over evil and that being good is a choice we make every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Told simply, the Ramayana story for children will make a big impact on them, and its learning will stay with them long after the festivities are over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicef.org\/parenting\/child-development\/how-babies-learn-through-play\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">UNICEF<\/mark><\/a> describes storytelling and pretend play as two of the most powerful ways young children absorb ideas and make sense of the world around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Dussehra-Story-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"The Dussehra Story\" class=\"wp-image-9070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Dussehra-Story-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Dussehra-Story-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Dussehra-Story-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Dussehra-Story-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Dussehra-Story-2048x1152.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Quick_Note_on_Navratri_11_to_19_October\"><\/span>A Quick Note on Navratri (11 to 19 October)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Navratri means \u201cnine nights,\u201d a time when families celebrate with lights, music, and devotion. Each day has its own colour. After nine joyful nights, the tenth day is Dussehra, the festival of victory of good over evil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For preschoolers, Navratri can be a lot of fun with these simple activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Children can dress in the colour of the day to feel a part of the celebration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can help them participate in gentle garba or dandiya dance using safe plastic sticks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Together, make a mini thali with a diya and flowers and help them learn about the rituals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a nine\u2011day sticker chart so children can track and celebrate each day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Dussehra_Activities_for_Preschoolers\"><\/span>9 Dussehra Activities for Preschoolers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>October has two celebrations close together \u2013 Gandhi Jayanti (you can check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/8-creative-gandhi-jayanti-activities-for-preschoolers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">Gandhi Jayanti activities for preschoolers here<\/mark><\/a>) and Dussehra. The answer to how to celebrate Dussehra lies in a wide range of activities that add fun while also offering learning opportunities for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-Dussehra-Activities-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"9 Dussehra Activities for Preschoolers\" class=\"wp-image-9073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-Dussehra-Activities-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-Dussehra-Activities-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-Dussehra-Activities-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-Dussehra-Activities-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-Dussehra-Activities-2048x1152.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Ramleela_Performance\"><\/span>1. Ramleela Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Invite preschoolers to act out simple scenes from the Ramayana. You can assign small roles. Let them dress up as per the character as well as use props. It will be delightful to see young children deliver short lines in keeping with their character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides adding oodles of fun, the activity will also go a long way in teaching students confidence and teamwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Lessons_from_Ramayana\"><\/span>2. Lessons from Ramayana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the performance, ask children to share one lesson they learned. You will be surprised to see how they come up with lessons on truth, kindness or bravery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The activity is a teachable moment, as it teaches children some enduring values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Rangoli_Making\"><\/span>3. Rangoli Making<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Guide children to make colourful rangolis using flowers or safe colours. Remember to keep the designs simple and collaborative. The goal at this stage isn\u2019t perfection but participation. Remember also to praise the child for their effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The activity teaches children fine motor skills, creativity as well as cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Puppet_Show\"><\/span>4. Puppet Show<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use puppets to retell the Ramayana story. Children can watch the puppet show or even help move the puppets and have a lot of fun in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The activity is high on creativity and imagination, besides also teaching children <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/captivating-moral-stories-for-children\/\">moral values<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Art_and_Craft_Activity\"><\/span>5. Art and Craft Activity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Encourage children to create images of Ravana with ten heads. It will also be a lot of fun for children to make festive decorations for the classroom. To have their creations displayed in the classroom will go a long way in boosting their confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this activity children learn creativity and focus and also learn to take pride in their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/some-fun-Dussehra-activities-1024x578.jpeg\" alt=\"Art and Craft Activity\" class=\"wp-image-7262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/some-fun-Dussehra-activities-1024x578.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/some-fun-Dussehra-activities-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/some-fun-Dussehra-activities-768x433.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/some-fun-Dussehra-activities-1200x678.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/some-fun-Dussehra-activities.jpeg 1202w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Reading\"><\/span>6. Reading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It will be great to read aloud age\u2011appropriate Ramayana storybooks to children. Let the children stop you along the way to ask questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The activity teaches a love for reading and comprehension besides sharing value-based stories that they will remember for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Ravana_Dahan\"><\/span>7. Ravana Dahan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a small Ravana effigy. Let children safely throw soft paper balls at it while explaining the concept of good versus evil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this activity, the concept of good versus evil is cemented in the child\u2019s mind.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Ethnic_Dressing\"><\/span>8. Ethnic Dressing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Invite children to wear ethnic clothes or simple costumes of characters from the Ramayana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Needless to say, you will be teaching the child an important lesson in cultural pride and expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_A_Fair_Setup\"><\/span>9. A Fair Setup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Organize a mini fair with stalls that have simple games, and festive food. Keep it age\u2011appropriate and safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The activity will bring the celebratory spirit and social interaction up close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dussehra_Drawing_Ideas_for_Children\"><\/span>Dussehra Drawing Ideas for Children<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drawing is one of the easiest ways for preschoolers to join in the festival spirit. With basic shapes and bright colors, children can create their own version of the Dussehra story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dussehra-Drawing-Ideas-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Dussehra Drawing Ideas for Children\" class=\"wp-image-9074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dussehra-Drawing-Ideas-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dussehra-Drawing-Ideas-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dussehra-Drawing-Ideas-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dussehra-Drawing-Ideas-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dussehra-Drawing-Ideas-2048x1152.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Ravana_Drawing\"><\/span>1. Ravana Drawing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Encourage the child to start with one big circle in the middle for Ravana\u2019s main face. Help them add a row of smaller circles on the left and the right to ensure he has ten heads. Next, draw simple crown shapes on each circle, then add dots for eyes. Encourage children to colour each head in bright shades like red, yellow, or green, so it looks festive. Pro tip: A 3\u2011year\u2011old\u2019s Ravana will be circles and scribbles and that is fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Bow_and_Arrow\"><\/span>2. Bow and Arrow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Help the child draw a curved line for the bow. Next, add a straight line across for the arrow. Children can color the bow brown and the arrow bright yellow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Simple_Rama_Figure\"><\/span>3. Simple Rama Figure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let the child begin by drawing<strong> <\/strong>straight lines for the body, arms, and legs. Next add a small circle for the head<strong>.<\/strong> On one hand, draw a curved bow and a straight line for the arrow. Encourage children to colour Rama\u2019s clothes in bright colours, and add a little crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Diya_and_Flowers\"><\/span>4. Diya and Flowers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Help the child sketch a small oval for the diya base and a curved line for the flame. Add circles around it for flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Dussehra_Greeting_Card_Cover\"><\/span>5. Dussehra Greeting Card Cover<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold a sheet of paper like a card. On the front, guide children to draw a bow and arrow or Ravana\u2019s face, then write \u201cHappy Dussehra\u201d in big letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dussehra_Craft_Ideas_Using_Things_You_Already_Have\"><\/span>Dussehra Craft Ideas Using Things You Already Have<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These crafts use everyday materials, making Dussehra celebrations safe and joyful for preschoolers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dussehra-Craft-Ideas-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dussehra-Craft-Ideas-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dussehra-Craft-Ideas-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dussehra-Craft-Ideas-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dussehra-Craft-Ideas-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dussehra-Craft-Ideas-1-2048x1152.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Paper Bow and Arrow <\/strong>\u2013 Roll a paper or card into a bow shape and cut a straight strip for the arrow. Decorate the bow and arrow with crayons or stickers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Safety note- Make sure you do not use anything sharp to avoid injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ravana Paper\u2011Plate Face <\/strong>\u2013<strong> <\/strong>&nbsp;Use a paper plate as Ravana\u2019s main face. Add smaller paper circles to complete his ten heads, draw eyes and crowns, and colour brightly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paper cutouts<\/strong> \u2013 Glue paper cutouts of Rama, Sita, Hanuman, and Ravana onto ice\u2011cream sticks. Children can use them to act out the Ramayana story.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simple Toran with Paper Leaves&nbsp; <\/strong>\u2013&nbsp; Cut leaf shapes from coloured paper and string them together with thread. Hang across a doorway or wall.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check out other ideas for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/art-craft-ideas-for-preschoolers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">art and craft for preschoolers<\/mark><\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeyc.org\/resources\/topics\/creative-arts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">NAEYC<\/mark><\/a> highlights creative art as one of the richest ways young children express ideas and build fine motor skills, and festival crafts add cultural connection to that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All_Activities_at_a_Glance\"><\/span>All Activities at a Glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Activity<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Best Age<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Time Needed<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>What It Teaches<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Ramleela role play<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20136 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Storytelling, confidence<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Lessons from Ramayana<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\u20136 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Values, reflection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Rangoli making<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20136 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">25 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Fine motor, creativity, teamwork<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Puppet show<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20135 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Imagination, listening, values<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Art &amp; craft decorations<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20136 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Creativity, focus, pride<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Reading Ramayana stories<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20136 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Love for reading, comprehension<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Ravana Dahan (safe version)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\u20136 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Symbolism, values, participation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Ethnic dressing<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20136 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Cultural pride, expression<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Mini fair setup<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\u20136 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">45 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Social interaction, celebration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Ravana face drawing<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20136 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Observation, creativity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Rama figure drawing<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20136 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Imagination, storytelling<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Bow and arrow drawing<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20135 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Hand control, focus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Diya &amp; flowers drawing<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20135 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Fine motor, creativity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Greeting card cover<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\u20136 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">25 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Expression, pride<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Paper bow &amp; arrow craft<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\u20136 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">25 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Fine motor, imagination<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Ravana paper\u2011plate face<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20136 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Creativity, storytelling<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Paper cutouts (Ramayana)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20135 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Story sequencing, confidence<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Toran with paper leaves<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\u20136 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">25 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Fine motor, festive decoration<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_do_I_explain_Dussehra_to_a_4-year-old\"><\/span>1. How do I explain Dussehra to a 4-year-old?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell them it is a festival that celebrates the story of Rama winning back Sita from Ravana, the king with ten heads. Keep the message simple: \u201cDussehra means good wins over bad.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_can_a_preschooler_draw_for_Dussehra\"><\/span>2. What can a preschooler draw for Dussehra?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Children can try easy shapes. Ravana\u2019s face with circles for heads, a bow and arrow, Rama as a paper-cut-out figure, or a diya with flowers. Scribbles and bright colours are perfect at this age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_the_easiest_Dussehra_craft_for_a_3-year-old\"><\/span>3. What is the easiest Dussehra craft for a 3-year-old?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A paper plate Ravana&#8217;s face is the simplest. Just add circles for heads and draw eyes. It uses everyday materials and is safe for little hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_is_Navratri_connected_to_Dussehra\"><\/span>4. How is Navratri connected to Dussehra?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Navratri means nine nights of celebration. Dussehra falls on the day after the nine nights of Navratri, which marks Rama\u2019s victory over Ravana. It is the moment of good defeating evil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Should_young_children_watch_the_Ravana_effigy_burning\"><\/span>5. Should young children watch the Ravana effigy burning?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The loud sounds, fire, and crowds can overwhelm preschoolers. Watching from a safe distance or skipping it altogether is completely fine. The story and meaning matter far more than the spectacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To Sum Up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dussehra becomes meaningful when parents and teachers use stories, play, and simple activities to remind children that good ultimately wins over the bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=L&amp;pf=1&amp;ai=DChsSEwjwnZ7U5aSXAxVuyTwCHa3qLFsYACICCAEQABoCc2Y&amp;co=1&amp;ase=2&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwlY3WBhANEiwApsNrLTKhO_UWJeWPmoh1GXVcjgsMcbHnUb-lXHnKVDXUHFohlaFXlRzYSRoCKjMQAvD_BwE&amp;cid=CAASuwHkaP5gj2NQgoNDh-Aj84PoPvv3mu2HDU8dCqpwF5W358_B6iXIsUl-WSevnfkpuiX-KW8_R6jO1qcTN2x0VB0gwG2AqTRB_tXqLM1MOtECj_rMefUYNiwN3tsn3y80-ehksNzIo9udLOuN4p7bpYztexOGtRZKJXf-lShLO4uGB9ETK6SmsAQ5NXwIMgpLRTuaKEKLO-KBQS16vJgjYzyAQJzaR-R38szU-PZn-nZZGlXn5VejqGAEEMnj&amp;cce=2&amp;category=acrcp_v1_32&amp;sig=AOD64_3xYakk0D6xbwomGi2jDZr_9QhSVw&amp;q&amp;nis=4&amp;adurl=https:\/\/www.zerotothree.org\/resource\/the-baby-brain-map-your-guide-to-early-brain-development\/?gad_source%3D1%26gad_campaignid%3D22263916003%26gbraid%3D0AAAAADtfTCXDKOmTOLozT0sHX0xvWw_bu%26gclid%3DCjwKCAjwlY3WBhANEiwApsNrLTKhO_UWJeWPmoh1GXVcjgsMcbHnUb-lXHnKVDXUHFohlaFXlRzYSRoCKjMQAvD_BwE&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjxv_vT5aSXAxXckeEIHa26Ng0Q0Qx6BAgaEAE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">Zero to Three<\/mark><\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>explains that young children learn best through hands-on, everyday experiences, which is why joining in festival preparations teaches more than being told about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep watching this space for more such informative content. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">Footprints Preschool &amp; Daycare<\/mark><\/a> we are committed to every child\u2019s holistic growth and development. We follow the scientifically developed HighScope curriculum, which is grounded in over 50 years of study on early childhood development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Come October, festivity is in the air. Navratri decorations begin to make their appearance; school circulars are already announcing the Dussehra celebrations. Amidst all this activity, parents and teachers are often left wondering how to make it fun for a 4\u2011year\u2011old. 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