Sponge Painted Diya Craft

Brighten up your Diwali celebrations with the Sponge Painted Diya Craft! This creative and fun activity allows children to paint their own diya (oil lamp) using sponges to create textured, colorful patterns. It’s a hands-on way to celebrate the Festival of Lights while strengthening motor skills and artistic expression.
 

As children dip sponges into paint and stamp them onto paper, they develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. The stamping motion encourages control over hand movements, making it a great activity to build strength in small hand muscles while having fun with art.
 

This craft sparks creativity and color exploration as kids choose different shades of paint to decorate their diya. Whether they go for traditional gold and red or experiment with bright, bold colors, the sponge painting technique adds a unique texture and depth to their designs. This is an opportunity for kids to experiment with color mixing and pattern creation!