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Activity 8
Take inspiration from traditional toys like wooden toys of Banaras or Kathputlis and add modern functionality.

Steps:
l Choose a Toy: Select a culturally significant toy like spinning tops or clay dolls.
l Enhance Features: Add educational elements, such as a spinning top with numbers to teach math or a
clay doll that tells a story through QR codes.
l Materials: Use eco-friendly, sustainable materials.
l Goal: Showcase how traditional toys can teach children about their culture and learning simultaneously.

Activity 9

Develop a simple digital quiz game to teach players about Indian history, culture, and traditions.
Steps:
l Platform: Use tools like PowerPoint, or Kahoot to design the game.

l Content: Include multiple-choice questions or puzzles on topics like Indian festivals, historical landmarks, or
traditional foods.
l Gameplay: Add rewards like badges or stars for correct answers.

l Goal: Players learn about India while enjoying the interactive experience.

Activity 10
Make a simple, fun learning kit to teach others about Indian festivals using easy-to-make components.
Steps for the Task:

1. Pick a Theme:
l Choose a few popular festivals, like Diwali, Holi, or Eid.
2. Create the Kit:
l Booklet: Write a small, colourful booklet with fun facts and stories about the festivals.
l Poster: Design a simple poster showing the festivals and their key features (e.g., dates, rituals, and
foods).
l Game: Make a trivia card game where players answer questions about the festivals to earn points.
l Craft Activity: Add a fun craft, like making a paper diya for Diwali or a flower garland for Pongal.
l Video: Include a QR code linking to a short video about one of the festivals (you can use free tools to
make it or link to an existing video).
3. Test the Kit:

l Let friends or family try it out and see if they enjoy and learn from it.
4. Show Your Work:
l Present the kit to your class and explain how it works.
Example: Learning Kit on Diwali
l Booklet: A small booklet explaining why Diwali is celebrated and its traditions.
l Poster: A poster showing symbols of Diwali, like diyas and rangoli.
l Game: A card game with questions like, “What does Diwali symbolize?”
l Craft: A DIY paper diya activity.
l Video: A QR code linking to a short animation about the story of Diwali.

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