Holi ideas for OSHC
9 DIY activities for a holi at before and after school care or vacation care, usually run around March (Holi). Pick and mix, or build a balanced day in one click.
Colour Mixing Science
Children predict and test what new colours appear when primary colours are mixed.
Colour Fun Run · Holi · Rainbow Day +2Colour Powder Fun Run
Children run a short course while educators dust them with coloured cornflour, ending in a rainbow finish.
Colour Fun Run · Holi · Rainbow Day +2Colour Station Relay
Teams race through colour stations, collecting dye on their shirts as they complete relay legs.
Colour Fun Run · Holi · Science Week +2DIY Colour Powder
Children mix cornflour with food colouring and water to make their own colour powder for a fun run.
Holi · Colour Fun Run · Culture Celebration Day +2Holi Colour Throw
Children gently toss coloured cornflour outdoors, inspired by the festival of colours, then talk about how Holi is celebrated.
Holi · Rainbow Day · Culture Celebration Day +1Holi Handprint Banner
Children create a bright group banner with colourful handprints to celebrate the festival of colours.
Around the World Day · Diwali · Music and Dance Day +3Indian Film-Style Dance Routine
Children learn a simple high-energy Indian film-style dance routine with bright scarves, building rhythm, coordination and confidence.
Rainbow Day · Messy Play Day · Art Attack Day +2Messy Rainbow Painting
Younger children mix colours on large paper with hands and sponges. Big sensory art outdoors.
Tie Dye Day · Rainbow Day · Fashion Design Day +2Spiral Tie-Dye T-Shirts
Children twist, bind and dye white shirts into bright spiral patterns, learning a classic textile technique they can wear home.