Kwanzaa Activity Ideas Sheet Page 4
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4The Colors of Kwanzaa
To reinforce the colors of Kwanzaa (red, green, and black) make
a Kwanzaa flag. Give each child a sheet of black construction
paper. Then, instruct them to cut two pieces of red and green
paper. Glue these onto the black paper, red on top and green on
the bottom, leaving a black space in the middle. Making this
traditional flag allows the children to use their Kumbaa
(creativity) which is one of the principals of this celebration.
Emphasize the concept of unity (another principal of Kwanzaa)
by having the children make chains in Kwanzaa colors. Cut strips of construction paper
in red, green and black. Provide a marker and have each child write their name on a
strip. As you make circles and link the chain together it shows that the children are
united in friendship. Decorate the room with this Kwanzaa chain.
Kwanzaa Mat mkeka (em-Kay-kah)
added 12-29-98
Original Author Unknown
Need:
Black paper, red and green squares
Directions:
Glue red and green squares on the black paper do one square red one
green cover the black paper with squares.
Necklace
added 12-19-99
Original Author Unknown
Need:
Long macaroni dye red, black, green, String
Directions:
My children enjoy making Kwanzaa necklaces. Color long macaroni red, black and green. They can all wear theirs together to
show unity (Umoja).
Make a Kinara
added 12-19-99
Original Author Unknown
Need:
Craft sticks, red, green and black paint, playdough or model magic
Directions:
Children paint and decorate three craft sticks red, three green and one black for the middle candle. Children can stand them in
playdough rollout and flatten a bit. Kinara (candle holder for seven candles)
added 11-18-03
Kwanzaa Flag
Submitted By:
Anonymous
Need:
8X11 red, black, and green construction paper and a plain piece of paper to glue strips onto.
Directions:
Fold the construction paper into thirds length wise. Cut on the lines. Take one strip of each color and glue onto plain 8X11 piece
of plain paper. This makes a Kwanzaa Flag which we display from string strung across the wall or ceiling. Each color is a symbol of the
African peoples struggles and hopes.
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