Ganesh Chaturthi is one of India’s most vibrant and beloved festivals. Beyond visiting Ganpati Pandals and attending prayers at neighbours’ homes, families can enjoy fun activities like rangoli designing, storytelling sessions, singing Ganesh aartis, and much more. Whether celebrated at home or in the classroom, this joyous festival offers wonderful opportunities for children to explore art, culture, and community values. In this blog, we will share 15 Ganesh Chaturthi activities for schools and preschools that help children discover the spirit and essence of this beautiful festival.
15 Ganesh Chaturthi Activities for Schools and Preschools
Ganesh Chaturthi is a time when learning goes hand-in-hand with fun. Here are 15 thoughtful activities schools and preschools can try — each designed to spark children’s creativity, curiosity, and love for tradition.
- Sing-Along Ganesh Aartis
- Storytelling Sessions on Lord Ganesha
- Ganesh Idol Crafting
- Rangoli Designing
- Ganesh Chaturthi Songs & Dance
- Ganesh Mask Making
- Coloring Competitions
- Modak Making Workshop
- Eco-Friendly Awareness Talk
- Ganesha Quiz
- What is Lord Ganesha’s favourite sweet?
- Who is Ganesha’s brother?
- What is the name of Ganesha’s vehicle?
- Festive Decoration Activity
- Skit on Ganesh’s Stories
- Clay Mouse Craft
- Prayer & Meditation Time
- Art and Craft Exhibition
Encourage children to come together for a simple Aarti session. Popular aartis like “Sukhkarta Dukhharta”, “Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva”, or “Ganpati Bappa Morya” are easy for kids to learn and sing along with. Teachers can print the lyrics in large fonts, use hand movements for rhythm, and even create a small percussion corner with claps, bells, or toy drums to make it lively.
Children love stories, and Ganesh’s tales are full of fun and wisdom. Narrate popular ones such as “How Ganesha Got His Elephant Head,” or “The Race Around the World Between Ganesha and Kartikeya.” Teachers can turn this into an interactive session by asking kids questions at the end or letting them draw their favourite part of the story.
Instead of buying idols, let kids create their own eco-friendly Ganpati using clay, turmeric dough, or even paper mache. Teachers can demonstrate how to make small idols step-by-step.
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Organise a rangoli-making competition where children can create simple designs of Ganesha, flowers, or diyas using coloured powders, flowers, or even chalk. For preschoolers, you can provide stencils to make it easier. This teaches kids about patterns, symmetry, and teamwork.
Arrange a small cultural programme where kids can perform dances on devotional songs like “Deva Shree Ganesha” (from the movie, ‘Agneepath’) or folk Ganpati songs from Maharashtra. Preschools in Mumbai or other cities can also create a medley where some children sing while others perform short dance steps.
Provide kids with paper plates, chart paper, paints, and strings to create their own Ganesh masks. Once ready, let them wear the masks during story sessions or small skits. It adds excitement and builds creativity.
Distribute Ganesh-themed colouring sheets with images of the deity, modaks, or mice (his vehicle). Teachers can guide younger children with colours, while older ones can experiment with patterns.
Ganesh’s favourite sweet is Modak. Organise a small cooking activity where children help make chocolate modaks, coconut laddoos, or simple no-fire sweets. Teachers can demonstrate and then let kids roll their own modaks.
Teach kids why eco-friendly idols and decorations are important. Show them examples of idols made from clay, turmeric, or seeds. Children can also create posters with messages like “Go Green with Ganpati” and display them in the classroom.
Organise a fun quiz with simple questions like:
This encourages kids to learn more about traditions while keeping it playful.
Let children decorate the classroom or school corner with paper flowers, streamers, torans, and balloons in festive colours like yellow, red, and orange. Each child can contribute a small piece, making it a collective effort.
Children can enact small plays based on Ganesh’s tales. For example, “The Broken Tusk” or “The Race Around the World.” Teachers can assign roles like Ganesh, Kartikeya, Lord Shiva, and Parvati to make it fun and engaging.
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Since Ganesha’s vehicle is a mouse, kids can make mouse figurines using clay or origami. They can then place them beside their handmade Ganesh idols for a complete festive feel.
Introduce children to simple Ganesh mantras like “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah”. A few minutes of chanting or quiet meditation can help children feel calm and focused. Teachers can guide them with breathing exercises too.
Wrap up the celebrations with a small exhibition of children’s work—from clay idols, posters, rangolis, to paintings. Invite parents to view the displays so kids feel proud of their creations.
How is Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrated at EuroKids?
At EuroKids, Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in a way that is both fun and meaningful. The Ganesh Chaturthi activities at EuroKids are designed to give children an educational experience while keeping the joy and spirit of the festival alive. Right from nursery to senior KG, children are introduced to the story of Lord Ganesha and the cultural traditions surrounding this festival. Teachers explain the significance of Ganesh Chaturthi—its history, rituals, and values—in simple, engaging ways that children can easily understand.
After that, the real fun begins! Students participate in a variety of activities, from art and craft sessions like clay modelling and rangoli-making to singing Ganesh aartis and listening to stories about Bappa’s wisdom and kindness. Through these activities, we ensure that Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations not only spark joy but also instill important values of faith, creativity, and community in young minds.
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Here’s a glimpse of Ganesh Chaturthi activities at our School:
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FAQs on Ganesh Chaturthi Activities in School
- Why do schools celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi?
- What activities can be done for Ganesh Chaturthi in school?
- How can kids celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in an eco-friendly way?
- Which Ganesh Chaturthi crafts are easy for preschoolers?
- How do EuroKids celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi?
Preschools celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi to teach children about Indian culture, values, and traditions in a fun, engaging way.
Storytelling, clay idol making, Ganesh aarti sing-alongs, drawing and colouring, fancy dress, dance, and craft activities.
By making clay or paper idols, avoiding plastic decorations, using natural flowers and colours, and promoting tree planting.
Paper plate Ganesh masks, fingerprint Ganesh art, origami Ganesh, leaf art, and simple colouring sheets.
At EuroKids, children learn the festival’s significance and enjoy activities like clay idol making, singing aartis, storytelling, crafts, and eco-friendly celebrations.
Final Word
Ganesh Chaturthi activities in school teach kids about the importance and significance of the festival. Moreover, these activities help kids appreciate Indian culture, customs, and tradition. For more such blogs on your kid’s learning and development, visit EuroKids Blogs. Don’t forget to visit EuroKids Preschool for the right start to your little one’s learning journey.
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