Kwanzaa theme unit word searches, crosswords, and reading. This my first kwanzaa book activity card worksheet is suitable for prek kindergarten. Kwanzaa from matunda ya kwanza means first fruits of the harvest in swahili. A gift to give one of the traditional aspects of kwanzaa is gift giving. Maulana karenga created kwanzaa in 1966 because he wanted africanamericans to have a special time in which they could celebrate their heritage, or past. Find information about the holiday, a lesson plan on its main symbols and book ideas to supplement your kwanzaa lesson plans. Kwanzaa history kwanzaa is the most recent addition to the endoftheyear holiday trifecta, and it focuses on themes of love and friendship that anyone can appreciate.
A kwanzaa alphabet book scholastic, 1997 has a similar. Kwanzaa lesson plan, history, african american traditions. It is a book about an adorable little girl who is exited that kwanzaa is about to begin. Kwanzaa for kids a site for students and teachers with lesson plans and games. He started this holiday so african american people could learn about their african history, customs and traditions. Easytoread short sentences relay basic information about kwanzaa and are paired. Teach your students the history, symbols, traditions, and celebrations for the kwanzaa holiday with this lesson plan. The extra a was added to give the name seven letters, on for each of the seven principles of kwanzaa. After the reading, they are then ready to create posters to represent the principles celebrated on the seven days of kwanzaa. Read my first kwanzaa book by deborah newton chocolate and illustrated by cal massey, or another book about kwanzaa, aloud to the class.
This page includes preschool lesson plans, activities and interest learning center ideas for your preschool classroom. In this lesson plan, students use the internet to find information on the holiday of kwanzaa, and they work in groups to fill in a kwanzaa graphic organizer and comparison chart. The holiday celebrates african culture and history. Kwanzaa was started by a college professor from california state university.
Students will learn about the celebration of kwanzaa and will discuss the seven principles on which kwanzaa is based. Not all africanamericans celebrate kwanzaa, and it has no ties to any religion. A kwanzaa lesson for primary grade children brighthub. It provides examples of how to celebrate the holiday from a childs prospective, but it will also evoke some ideas for your own family.
See more ideas about hanukkah, hanukkah crafts and happy hanukkah. Daines introduces kwanzaa to his stu dents by reading aloud deborah chocolates kwanzaa 1990. Kinara patterns or directions for a 3d kinara from the internet. Lesson plans for teachers to use on kwanza holidays. My first kwanzaa by karen katz unit by jamie williams this funfilled unit contains the following activities. Kwanzaa books goodreads meet your next favorite book. Winter holidays lesson plans and lesson ideas brainpop. The civil rights movement was in progress in the 1960s, and kwanzaa was developed as a way for african americans to celebrate their culture, community and families. Kwanzaa is the only original africanamerican holiday. Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration observed from december 26th to january 1st each year. Learn more about kwanzaa with a celebratory lesson. Maulana karenga in 1966 to bring africanamericans together to celebrate their african heritage, takes place from december 26 to january 1. The words matunda ya kwanzaa mean first fruits in the swahili language.
Kwanzaa book englishspanish by maestrayteacher tpt. As learners analyze my first kwanzaa book by debbi chocolate, they compare and contrast the celebration to other holiday traditions they know about. It was the first holiday just for african americans. He chose this book since it provides a good overview of the holiday. Zawadigifts, simple things like books, heirlooms or handmade items, exchanged on. It combines aspects of ashanti and zulu harvest celebrations. Return to the chart paper or interactive whiteboard and list what the children learned about kwanzaa. Kwanzaa means first fruits in swahili, the chosen language of kwanzaa. Lesson plan celebrate kwanzaa in the united states students will learn about the celebration of kwanzaa and will discuss the seven principles on which kwanzaa is based. Kwanzaa minibook have some fun learning about kwanzaa with this printable minibook, the perfect way to sneak learning into the holiday season. After cutting out six labeled picture cards, they arrange them in the order in which they appeared in the book. Students will navigate informational text, then apply key ideas with an activity. Winter holidays, an animated resource page with lesson plans and teaching tips, for kindergarten to 3rd grade students, explores how people celebrate christmas, hanukkah, kwanzaa, and new years.
Kwanzaa is a weeklong holiday that is celebrated around the world. In this writing activity, students write a story demonstrating their understanding of one. Hanukkah and kwanzaa activities, lessons, and crafts. Moreover, it explains all of the principles and symbols of the kwanzaa. This warm and lively introduction to a very special holiday will help even the youngest children join in. Kwanzaa crafts for kids featuring fun educational games, crafts, coloring pages ad more. Kindergartners respond to the events in my first kwanzaa book by completing an activity at home with a parent.
Assign a letter to each child or allow each child to pick a letter. It was first celebrated in 1966 and held to honor african american heritage. Kwanzaa flag craft, kinara craft, kwanzaa kids craft2 fo. Compare and contrast ramadan, diwali, hanukkah, christmas, and kwanzaa. This book was a great first look into the kwanzaa holiday for this age group. The word kwanzaa is derived from the swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, which means first fruits. Learn all about kwanzaa history, then engage in some short writing exercises, with this kwanzaa history worksheet. Seven candles for kwanzaa by andrea davis pinkney, lil rabbits kwanzaa by donna l. My first kwanzaa my first holiday hardcover november 1, 2003. This kwanzaa theme for preschool will help preschoolers learn about this week long celebration of the values and traditions of the africanamerican culture while developing preschool process skills this page includes preschool lesson plans, activities and interest learning center ideas for your preschool classroom youll find more themes to help you with your planning on my preschool. The word kwanzaa means first and symbolizes the first fruits of the harvest. Students learn about kwanzaa, africa, and other continents.
Maulana karenga, an africanamerican scholar and activist, conceived kwanzaa in 1966 following the watts riot. Plan a kwanzaa celebration and find resources for kwanzaa coloring sheets and more. The kwanzaa book list features a selection of fiction and nonfiction books during your kwanzaa unit or celebration. Talk with your little one about what kwanzaa is all about as you fill out the puzzles and coloring activities in this little booklet. Kwanzaa theme for preschool preschool lesson plans. Students research kwanzaa, focusing on the seven principles used in celebration and meant to be an integral part of african american life.
My first kwanza book by deborah chocolate, cal massey illustrator. Compare and contrast kwanzaa to other celebrations. A free online early learning activity newsletter for parents and grandparents of preschool children. Tonight is the first night of kwanzaa 26 december so i thought it would be apropos to read this book today. The word kwanzaa is derived from swahili words meaning first fruits of the harvest. This book was a great first look into the kwanzaa holiday for. In this activity, students choose an educational gift that they would like to give to a friend or family member for kwanzaa. Kwanzaa mini book have some fun learning about kwanzaa with this printable mini book, the perfect way to sneak learning into the holiday season. This page includes preschool lesson plans, activities and interest learning center ideas for your. We have lesson plans on the history of the holiday, activities to help your students learn more about the different aspects of kwanzaa, printables for writing. I only have one, which is also on my full week theme page for. Not all africanamericans celebrate kwanzaa, and it. Kwanzaa activity pack to help learn about kwanzaa this unit is packed full of activities to help your student learn about kwanzaa, and you teach it.
Kwanzaa games that are developmentally appropriate for preschoolers were tougher activities than i thought. I ordered this book to go along with a holiday activity i do with my boys 2 12 and 5yrs to learn about different traditions around the holidays. In this writing activity, students write a story demonstrating their understanding of one of the seven principles of kwanzaa. Although kwanzaa is celebrated throughout the world, it is mostly an american holiday.
Our lesson plans will help students understand kwanzaa with activities such as creating. During the seven days of kwanzaa we celebrate the importance of family, friends, and community. Read aloud from langston hughes sweet and sour animal book and then tell. Students design their own window books, demonstrating in words and pictures their understanding of the principles and symbols of kwanzaa. Kwanzaa games for preschool the preschool professor. The first three candles are green, the middle candle is black and the last three candles are red. Perfect for 1st through 3rd grade, this choice board features a group of activities that will. My first kwanzaa by karen katz unit by jamie williams this funfilled unit contains. Kwanzaa is an annual celebration that begins on december 26 and lasts for seven days. It takes place between december the 26th and january the 1st every year. Kwanzaa mini unit 2 students will identify similarities and differences between the celebrations.
Preschool, k, 12, 35 celebrate kwanzaa kwanzaa resources, lessons. Written by jean warren author of piggyback songs, themeasaurus and 123 art. Kwanzaa is a happy and spiritual holiday for africanamericans. The word kwanzaa means first in swahili, a language used in africa, and has to do with harvest. Kwanzaa miniunit lesson plan lesson plans for teachers. More activities, lesson plans, and worksheets back to school. A kwanzaa lesson for primary grade children brighthub education. This page includes preschool lesson plans, activities and interest learning center. Dec 20, 2016 frankie is excited about a local kwanzaa celebration. Kwanzaa mini unit students will recognize that families can be strengthened as a result of a holiday. To introduce children to the kwanzaa holiday, read a book such as seven days of kwanzaa by angela shelf medearis or my first kwanzaa by karen katz. My first kwanzaa book by debbi chocolate and cal massey.
It is celebrated from december 26th through january 1 each year. Celebrating kwanzaa lesson plans lesson plan lessonplans. Have each child write and illustrate a poem on that. The name kwanzaa comes from an african phrase that means first fruits. See more ideas about kwanzaa, happy kwanzaa and books. Sometimes understanding abstract ideas can be difficult for students. Choose an appropriate theme, such as kwanzaa, africa, holidays, or december.
Kwanzaa teaching ideas, printables, lesson, activities a to. An africanamerican holiday of kwanzaa is a holiday in which people celebrate their african heritage. The original goal of the holiday was to provide african americans an alternative to christmas and to celebrate themselves and to reconnect with their culture and heritage. Read aloud from langston hughes sweet and sour animal book and then tell children they are going to create their own alphabetbased poetry book s. My first kwanzaa book by deborah newton chocolate and. Watch this cartoon for kids as he talks with his friend lee, about this africanamerican and panafrican celebration and questions like is it. This kwanzaa theme for preschool will help preschoolers learn about this week long celebration of the values and traditions of the africanamerican culture while developing preschool process skills. Kwanzaa is an africanamerican holiday that celebrates the harvest and teaches principles that go far beyond ethnic boundaries. They develop their verbal language skills in this lesson promoting cultural diversity and character. A kwanzaa lesson is an important addition to a multicultural winter holiday unit.
My first kwanzaa is a childrens picture book written and illustrated by karen katz. A quick facts book about kwanzaa to share with your students. While swahili is spoken throughout southern and eastern africa, kwanzaa is mostly celebrated by african americans. During the last week of december, kwanzaa is a time to dress up in african clothes and gather together with relatives from all over the country. Easytoread short sentences relay basic information about kwanzaa and are paired with brightly colored illustrations picturing a little boy, his father and his mother each preparing for the celebration with their extended family.
Learn more about kwanzaa with a celebratory instructional activity. I enjoyed reading my first kwanzaa, a colorful childrens book that will bring smiles to your childs face. Grade 6 through grade 8 middle school overview and purpose. Those roots are the foundation on which the modern holiday was built. Kwanzaa is a swahili word which means first fruits of the harvest.
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