Gandhi Jayanti, celebrated on October 2, is a great opportunity for schools to engage students with activities that honor Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy. These activities can include Gandhi-centered art competitions, talks about his life and teachings, or even dressing up as him. Students can also participate in activities that reflect his values, such as cleanliness campaigns or creating miniature spinning wheels.

Here are some specific ideas for Gandhi Jayanti activities in schools:

Drawing Contest: Hold a drawing contest with themes related to Gandhi’s life, his ideals, or symbols like the spinning wheel.
Creating a Spinning Wheel: Students can create miniature spinning wheels using materials such as cardboard, paper plates, and sticks.
Creating Posters: Students can create posters that promote peace, nonviolence, and cleanliness.
Photo Exhibition: Display photos of Mahatma Gandhi and his work.
Puppet Show: Create a puppet show based on events from Gandhi’s life. Talks on Gandhi’s Life: Share stories and anecdotes from Gandhi’s life with students, highlighting his principles of nonviolence, truth, and simplicity.
Presentations on His Teachings: Analyze Gandhi’s philosophy and its relevance in today’s world.
Roundtable: Organize a roundtable discussion with students on topics related to Gandhi’s ideas.
Cleanliness Campaign: Involve students in a cleanliness campaign, emphasizing the importance of hygiene and a clean environment.
Tree Planting: Participate in a tree planting campaign to promote environmental awareness.
Gandhi Walk: Organize a walk within the school premises or in a nearby area, symbolizing Gandhi’s march for independence.
Dress-up Day: Encourage students to dress up as Mahatma Gandhi.
Film Screening: Screen a film or documentary about Gandhi’s life.