Lesson 1: Story of Navaratri Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Storybooks about Navaratri, images of Hindu deities Introduction: Introduce Navaratri as a Hindu festival celebrated for nine nights to honor the goddess Durga. Development: Read a simplified version of the story of Navaratri to the students. Discuss the significance of each night and the victory of good over evil. Conclusion: Encourage students to ask questions about the story and its themes. Assessment: Ask students to draw a picture illustrating their favorite part of the Navaratri story.

Lesson 2: Symbols and Traditions Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Images of Navaratri symbols, traditional clothing examples Introduction: Show images of symbols like the kalash and discuss their meanings. Development: Explore traditional clothing worn during Navaratri and discuss their significance in Hindu culture. Conclusion: Have students create their own Navaratri symbol using art materials. Assessment: Ask students to explain the meaning of a symbol they created.

Lesson 3: Navaratri in Daily Life Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Discussion prompts about daily routines Introduction: Discuss how Navaratri celebrations reflect values like perseverance and devotion. Development: Have students reflect on their own daily routines and identify similarities with Navaratri practices. Conclusion: Encourage students to share their reflections with the class. Assessment: Ask students to write a short paragraph about a routine they find important in their lives.

Lesson 4: Exploring Navaratri Concepts Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Flashcards with Navaratri concepts, group discussion prompts Introduction: Introduce concepts like devotion, fasting, and celebration in Navaratri. Development: Divide students into groups and have them discuss the meaning of each concept in Navaratri. Conclusion: Have each group present their understanding of a concept to the class. Assessment: Assess student participation in group discussions and presentations.

Lesson 5: Art and Craft - Making Navaratri Garlands Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Paper, scissors, glue, colored markers, string Introduction: Explain the significance of garlands in Hindu culture and Navaratri celebrations. Development: Teach students how to make paper flower garlands and decorate them with markers. Conclusion: Have students showcase their garlands and explain the colors they chose. Assessment: Evaluate students based on creativity and understanding of garland significance.

Lesson 6: Cooking Activity - Making Sweet Treats Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Recipe for a simple sweet dish, ingredients, cooking utensils Introduction: Discuss the importance of sweets in Navaratri celebrations. Development: Guide students in making a simple sweet dish like ladoos or kheer. Conclusion: Have students taste and share their creations with the class. Assessment: Evaluate students on their cooking skills and ability to follow directions.