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12-12-00I translated the African values into simple terms that young children can understand: "together" for unity," choice" for self-determination, "help" for collective work and responsibility," share" for cooperative economics," I want" for purpose," make" for creativity, and "church" for faith. We illustrated each value in books we made to share with their families. I used pictures from picture language collections, but adequate illustrations could be found in magazines.
12-12-00If you are having a difficult time finding a Kinara (candle holder) for Kwanzaa, you can make one. Just make red, green, and black play dough. We used the red play dough to hold the red candles, the black for the black and the green for the green. The children enjoy making the Kinara, and you can keep it year after year.
Date: 12-20-99Bulletin Board: DECEMBER CAPTION TITLE: A celebration of Holidays, Use Pre-cutouts of Menorah, Star of David, Christmas Trees, Kwanzaa (Afro-American Holiday (importance about working together) and also Ramadan The Half moon and star. I work in a public school for preschoolers; We acknowledge all the holidays that occur in December. The children color Dreidels, stars, for Hanukkah, we continue with Santa heads (use multi-color construction paper to make Santa heads for Christmas, Kwanzaa, we construct fruit baskets and Ramadan, we color family member, the father, mother, son and daughter, all holding hands in unison. Each day of the celebration, beginning on December 26th, focuses on one of the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa. Each day of Kwanzaa, talk about that principle. Unity- How can the children help each other get along and play together. Self-Determination- What are some of the choices that they make every day such as what they want to play. Collective Work and Responsibility- How can the children help out at home and school. Purpose- Creativity- Create something with Kwanzaa colors-- Red, green and black. Faith- Invite someone who celebrates Kwanzaa into your classroom to share about this festivity. Name: Cheryl A. Stapf E-Mail: cas56@ipa.net KWANZAA DECORATIONS Use a small Christmas tree to make a "Kwanzaa bush" for your celebration. Let the children decorate the bush with chains made from strips of red, green, and black construction paper. Or cut geometric shapes out of black construction paper and let the children glue on small pieces of red and green giftwrap to make ornaments for hanging. If desired, let them sprinkle glitter on their ornaments while the glue is still wet. VARIATION: Instead of using a real tree, cut a large Christmas tree shape out of green construction paper and mount it on a wall or bulletin board. Then attach the children's decorations with tape or glue.
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