8 Fun & Creative Dry Holi Activities for a Montessori Preschool!
Holi is all about fun, laughter, and celebration! Apart from enjoying the festival with just colors, there are plenty of creative ways to keep kids entertained.
From fun indoor games to exciting craft projects and group activities, here are 8 easy and exciting ways to celebrate Holi without the mess of colors. Kids will have a blast while still feeling the festive spirit!
Also, check out our 7 Creative Holi Idea Activities blog at the end for more Holi activities ideas.
Activities Kids Will Enjoy at Montessori and Preschool
Holi Bingo
Create a bingo card with Holi-themed images like pichkari, gujiya, dhol, and bonfire. Call out the words, and kids mark them on their bingo sheets. The first one to complete a row shouts
“Holi Hai!” and wins a prize
Spoon & Color Ball Race
A colorful twist on the classic lemon and spoon race! Instead of lemons, use small, lightweight colored balls/Marble. Kids must balance their ball on a spoon and race to the finish line without dropping it.
Holi Treasure Hunt
Hide color-themed items like rainbow stickers, marbles, and scarves around your space. Provide clues and let kids hunt for these hidden treasures. Whoever finds the most items wins!
Rainbow Hopscotch
Draw a hopscotch grid with different colors instead of numbers. When kids land on a box, they must say the name of the color before moving ahead. This makes the game both fun and educational.
Pass the Water Balloon
This game is perfect for outdoor fun! Kids pass a water balloon around while music plays. When the music stops, whoever is holding the balloon is out. The last player standing wins!
Holi Themed Art & Craft : Let Creativity Splash!
Set up an art station where kids can make Holi greeting cards, splatter paintings, or even craft their own water guns using paper. Messy? Yes. Fun? Absolutely!
Storytelling & Role Play : Travel Back in Time!
Gather around for a magical storytelling session! Bring Holi legends to life by enacting the story of Prahlad and Holika or Krishna’s playful color fights with Radha. Let kids dress up and take part in the stories to make history feel alive!
Holi Puppet Show : Colors Come Alive!
Create a mini puppet show using handmade puppets to tell fun Holi stories. Let kids design and decorate their puppets, making the storytelling session even more interactive and entertaining.
So, there you have eight fun, engaging, and mess-free ways to celebrate Holi with preschoolers! From sensory bins bursting with color to creative art projects and interactive games, dry Holi offers all the excitement of the festival without the potential mess and fuss of water and wet colors. These activities are perfect for little hands and curious minds, fostering creativity, social interaction, and a love for this vibrant celebration. We hope these ideas inspire you to create a memorable and safe Holi experience for your preschool class. Happy Holi!