Diwali 2026 with Storytime Scarves
Diwali, or the Festival of lights as it's known, falls on 8th November this year and is a beautiful celebration of the spiritual victory of light over darkness or good over evil.
Hindus commemorate the return of Prince Rama, his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.
Sikhs celebrate the release of Guru Hargobind from imprisonment by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir.
You can see people celebrating the five days of Diwali by first spring cleaning their homes, then decorating their homes with clay oil lamps, called diyas, and colourful rangoli decorations.
I remember a neighbour of mine creating beautiful rangoli patterns on her front door step with colourful powdered paints and jewels, then surrounding them with candles .
Bring Diwali into your home or classroom with this illustrated Festival of Lights scarf from Storytime Scarves. Made from 100% cotton here in the UK, with a colourful and vibrant design focusing on the decorative lights of Diwali.
Faith, Culture and Belonging
Every child deserves to see something of themselves in the world around them — their faith, culture, family and identity — and to feel that they belong. Our Faith, Culture and Belonging collection brings together playthings that reflect the wonderfully diverse lives and experiences of children, helping them explore who they are through play, imagination and discovery.
This is an ever-evolving collection, growing as we discover new makers, stories, traditions and perspectives. And it’s not only about recognising yourself; it’s about discovering others too. Through play, children can begin to understand, celebrate and appreciate the different faiths, cultures and ways of life that make up the world around them — building curiosity, empathy and a sense of belonging along the way.
Take a little time to explore the collection and discover something that might spark a conversation, inspire a story or help a child feel seen.
For Classrooms
From the very beginning, Four Kids Toys has been trusted by nurseries, schools and childcare settings to provide playthings that children love and educators can rely on. What started with me searching for better resources for my own children grew through word of mouth, recommendations and the trust of teachers and early years professionals who returned to us again and again.
We know that the best classroom resources do more than fill a shelf. They invite children to wonder, imagine, create and discover. From open-ended wooden resources and small-world play to beautiful learning materials, our collection is chosen for its quality, versatility and ability to engage children while supporting meaningful learning. We look for things that can be used again and again, allowing children to lead the play and take their learning in unexpected directions.
We’re also passionate about creating classrooms where every child can feel seen. Resources that reflect different cultures, faiths, languages, families and identities can help children recognise themselves in their surroundings, while opening little windows into the lives of others. Because play can be a wonderful way to build curiosity, understanding and a sense of belonging.
Whether you’re refreshing your continuous provision, creating a new small-world area, looking for resources to support a particular theme, or simply searching for something a little different, we’d love you to explore our collections and discover something meaningful for your setting.
We choose well-made toys designed to be played with for years, not months
We believe children’s toys should be made to last. That’s why we carefully choose wooden toys, play cloths and open-ended playthings made from quality materials and designed with little hands and big imaginations in mind. Rather than following short-lived trends, we look for toys that children can return to again and again — toys that can become part of their everyday play, grow with them and be enjoyed in new ways as they develop.
We’re drawn to small manufacturers, like Raduga Grez and Sabo Concept, independent designers and makers who care about what they create. There’s something special about toys made thoughtfully and with purpose — where the materials, design and craftsmanship all matter. Our Storytime Scarves are designed and made here in the UK from 100% cotton and washable designs. We seek out beautiful, durable pieces that are made well, feel lovely to play with and are designed to stand the test of time, rather than toys made simply to be replaced when the next trend comes along.
For us, choosing well-made toys is about more than quality. It’s about creating a collection of playthings that children can build memories around — a favourite wooden toy passed down to a younger sibling, a play cloth that becomes a den, a blanket, a superhero cape or anything a child imagines. We hope the toys you find at Four Kids Toys will be loved, played with, treasured and perhaps one day passed on to another little person to enjoy.
As Featured in British Vogue - Trusted by teachers in the UK and UAE
Meet Victoria, the founder of Four Kids Toys
As a mum of four and home educator, I created Four Kids Toys from a simple belief: every child deserves to feel seen. I want children to look at their toys and see something of themselves — their family, their world, their imagination — and feel that they belong. I choose toys that invite children to dream, create and play freely, while celebrating the wonderfully different people they can become.
Featured collection
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The Wonderie Play Cloth - Kingdom Valley
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Storytime Scarves - The Constellation of Belonging
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The Wonderie Play Cloth - Coloured Cloths
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Raduga Grez - Moon Building Blocks
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Storytime Scarves - The Pathfinders Ocean: Dyslexia Edition
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Raduga Grez - Stacking Tower Double
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