Light Up Your Math Centers This Diwali with a 3D Diya Math Craft!

 
 

This Diwali (Deepavali) season, bring the glow of the Festival of Lights straight into your classroom with a hands-on, no-prep 3D Diya Math Craft—designed especially for Grade 2 addition practice with and without regrouping.

More than just another worksheet, this festive activity turns math into a celebration. Students solve engaging addition problems to earn each diya flame and assemble their own glowing paper diya, blending cultural appreciation with core math skills.

Whether you’re looking for a seasonal math center, an independent practice task, or something special for early finishers, this craftivity will keep your students excited and on-task—while giving them a beautiful keepsake to take home.

✨ What’s Included

  • Printable 3D Diya Craft Template with 12 math problems
      • Addition practice with and without regrouping

  • Student instructions & assembly guide

  • Black-and-white version for easy printing on white or colored paper

  • Answer keys for quick grading

  • Blank diya template for differentiation and custom problems

🎯 Skills & Objectives

  • Build fluency with 2-digit addition

  • Practice addition with and without regrouping

  • Foster cultural awareness through a Diwali-themed project

  • Strengthen fine motor skills with cutting and folding

🌟 Perfect For

  • Diwali classroom celebrations

  • Autumn or Fall math centers

  • Homework, early finisher folders, or fast finisher bins

  • Small group or guided math

  • Sub plans or quick print-and-go activities

  • In-person, hybrid, or homeschool learning

 
 

❤️ Why Teachers Love It

  • Zero prep—print, copy, and you’re ready to go

  • Combines academics with meaningful holiday celebration

  • Fully aligned to 2nd grade math standards

  • Boosts student engagement and creativity

  • Perfect for multicultural and inclusive classrooms

Bring the Festival of Lights to Learning

This 3D Diya Math Craft is more than just an activity—it’s a way for your students to connect with global traditions while building their math skills. By the end, they’ll have not only practiced essential addition but also created a colorful piece of art they’ll be proud to display.

Light up your math centers this season—because learning should shine as bright as a diya!