The extra a was added to give the name seven letters, on for each of the seven principles of kwanzaa. My first kwanzaa book central rappahannock regional. Karen katz has written and illustrated many books for children, including the colors of us, can you say peace, my first ramadan, counting kisses and where is babys belly button. Student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education. This festive book introduces the history and practices of kwanzaa, the annual weeklong festival for family and friends that occurs in late december. Have some fun learning about kwanzaa with this printable minibook, the perfect way to sneak learning into the holiday season. Preschool and kindergarten hanukkah and kwanzaa crafts, activities, lessons. My first kwanzaa by karen katz automatically stood out to me as my choice multicultural book for lis 510. Kwanzaa flip book, kwanzaa activities december activities and primary resources plus three freebies fun ela, math, and social. Christmas, hanukkah, kwanzaa preschool and kindergarten.
Top 10 childrens books about kwanzaa colours of us. Similar in information to chocolates kwanzaa 1990 and my first kwanzaa book 1992, but the visual riches and less didactic tone here are superior. My first kwanzaa book unit by the teachers aide tpt. The story of kwanzaa printable texts and skills sheets. Maulana karenga created kwanzaa in 1966 because he wanted africanamericans to have a special time in which they could celebrate their heritage, or past. This is a short and sweet informational text about kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a swahili word which means first fruits of the harvest. Social studies activities for kwanzaa explore kwanzaa connections using these social studies resources to enhance your teaching strategies. Read more books about the holiday to enhance the childrens knowledge. This my first kwanzaa book activity card worksheet is suitable for prek kindergarten. Long inspired by folk art from around the world, she was inspired to write her first book, over the moon, when she and her husband adopted their daughter from guatemala, and she wanted. Although kwanzaa is celebrated throughout the world, it is mostly an american holiday. The first night, the black candle in the center is lit and the principle of umoja.
The candlelighting ceremony each evening provides the opportunity to gather and discuss the meaning of kwanzaa. First grade second grade third grade fourth grade fifth grade sixth grade. This book is in the same style as karen katzs other my first holiday board books. Vocabulary fill in the blankstudents are given 8 key terms from the s. Celebrate kwanzaa in your classroom with the craft activities in this printable.
I covered the hanukkah read alouds in last weeks activities blog. The 10 best kwanzaa books for kids familyeducation. Kwanzaa craft flip book, kwanzaa reading activity with comprehension pages, kwanzaa activities for kids see more. The simple text and colorful folkloric illustrations with vivid patterns make this a good book to share. Shelly hehenberger author kwanzaa is kaylas favorite time of year. The story of kwanzaa printable texts and skills sheets my file cabinet.
My first kwanzaa my first holiday paperback children. My first ramadan, counting kisses and where is babys belly button. This engaging, easytounderstand picture book provides a clear understanding of. Its about a little boys first kwanzaa, and on each page starting from december 26thjan1st it shows what he does for kwanzaa that day. Celebrated from december 26 through january 1, the kwanzaa festival recognizes the traditions and cultural heritage of african americans. Kwanzaa is an annual celebration that begins on december 26 and lasts for seven days. This engaging, easytounderstand picture book provides a clear understanding of the holiday. A girl describes how she and her family celebrate the seven days of kwanzaa.
Fall and winter holidays by lisa bullard author, constanza basaluzzo illustrator kevins family is celebrating the seven days of kwanzaa. The simple text and colorful folkloric illustrations with vivid patterns make this a good book to share with young children. Kwanzaa traditions can be fun and engaging for kids every year with these crafty, kwanzaa themed activities. After cutting out six labeled picture cards, they arrange them in the order in which they appeared in the book. Hanukkah and kwanzaa activities, lessons, and crafts. Cut each page and the cover along the solid black line include the tabs. Together for kwanzaa the book snob mom the illustrations in this book are gorgeous. Fun activity for young children to celebrate kwanzaa boys. To introduce children to the kwanzaa holiday, read a book such as my first kwanzaa book by angela shelf medeari or my first kwanzaa by karen katz. My first kwanzaa by karen katz unit by jamie williams this funfilled unit contains the following activities.
First, it starts with getting ready for kwanzaa in chapter one, then, learning about the candles in chapter 2, and finally, it ends with the little boy getting to light the candles on his own. My first kwanzaa book by deborah chocolate, cal massey. Together for kwanzaa childrens books read aloud youtube. Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success.
Make a daily kwanzaa activity lesson plan book daily kwanzaa activity lesson plan book. My first kwanzaa my first holiday paperback the elliott. This is a wonderful but simple picture book that will introduce even the youngest of book lovers to the seven days of kwanzaa. Kwanzaa craft activities celebrate kwanzaa in your classroom with the craft activities in this printable. Use these books for your library or holidays around the world units. A certified women owned childrens book company, specializing in distributing childrens books and sole source collections to literacy programs across the us. We are still issuing new library cards and providing customer service 95, mondayfriday. The site navigation utilizes tab and enter key commands. You may include a blank back cover made of cardstock or heavy paper. Kwanzaa is a nonreligious, africanamerican holiday that celebrates family, community and culture. Kids who dont observe the holiday can broaden their cultural horizons and relate better to peers. It is a book about an adorable little girl who is exited that kwanzaa is about to begin. Maulana karenga to encourage african americans to learn about their customs and history.
Help your students learn about kwanzaa with my list of favorite kwanzaa read alouds. My first kwanzaa book introduces kwanzaa, the holiday in which afroamericans celebrate their cultural heritage. Long inspired by folk art from around the world, she was inspired to write her first book, over the moon, when she and her husband adopted their daughter from guatemala, and she wanted to tell the story of welcoming lena. Talk with your little one about what kwanzaa is all about as you fill out the puzzles and coloring activities in this little booklet. Design your own kwanzaa activities from dltk select the kwanzaa theme to creat. Vocabulary work students are to create their own sentences and illustrations using 7 key terms from the story. It provides examples of how to celebrate the holiday from a childs prospective, but it will also evoke some ideas for your own family. Standard worksheet minibook page 1 page 2 stickers in the worksheet are used to fill the book pages. My first kwanzaa kwanzaa read alouds and stories for elementary teachers. My first kwanzaa my first holiday karen katz 9780805070774 a simple way to get. Students will learn about the traditions of the africanamerican holiday as they make a kinara and a mkeka.
I ordered this book to go along with a holiday activity i do with my boys 2 12. Seven candles for kwanzaa multicultural childrens literature. My first kwanzaa my first holiday katz, karen, katz, karen on. See more ideas about kwanzaa, activities and happy kwanzaa. Kwanzaa means first fruits in swahili, the chosen language of kwanzaa. My first kwanzaa book by deborah chocolate librarything. This book was a great first look into the kwanzaa holiday for this age group. Punch holes where indicated and secure with brads or string. And aunts, uncles, and cousins come from all over to share hugs and gifts and stories. Hanukkah and kwanzaa activities, lessons, and crafts kidssoup. Includes activities to introduce kwanzaa in your class with an overview and the traditions of the holiday as well as writing poems using their knowledge. Kwanzaa activities help children light the kinara and celebrate with their families.
Holiday activities, monarch holidays, early learning, fun learning, kwanzaa. My first kwanzaa my first holiday paperback by karen katz, karen katz illustrator. Late fees will not accrue, and holds will not expire. Have the children participate in other kwanzaa activities, like making a kwanzaa flag, learning a song about kwanzaa and preparing kwanzaa fruit kabobs. Maulana karenga in 1966 to bring africanamericans together to celebrate their african heritage, takes place from december 26 to january 1. Activities to help your preschoolers develop their math skills and the small fine muscles in their hands. Notably, it is written in easy language and sentences for early readers.
This warm and lively introduction to a very special holiday will help even the youngest children join in. Oct 14, 2014 karen katz has written and illustrated many books for children, including the colors of us, can you say peace, my first ramadan, counting kisses, and where is babys belly button. To introduce children to the meaning of hanukkah, read the book the festival. This warm and lively introduction to a very special holiday. All crrl branches are closed through thursday, april 23. It is celebrated from december 26th through january 1 each year. It is definitely on the long side, but its a fine story explaining the principles of kwanzaa and emphasizing the bond between siblings.
I enjoyed reading my first kwanzaa, a colorful childrens book that will bring smiles to your childs face. My first kwanzaa my first holiday paperback childrens. Growing up, i had a friend that celebrated kwanzaa and always was curious about the holiday but was a little hesitant to ask questions i didnt want to seem nosey. Here are a few more books about kwanzaa that your students will enjoy. I thought this was a great book for children for a couple of reasons. Tonight is the first night of kwanzaa 26 december so i thought it would be apropos to read this book today. Alphabet worksheets, minibooks and activities letter a h. Long inspired by folk art from around the world, she was inspired to write her first book, over the moon, when she and her husband adopted their daughter from guatemala, and. Moreover, it explains all of the principles and symbols of the kwanzaa.
The slideshow and carousels can be controlled using tab, left, and right arrow keys. The illustrations are wonderful and really add to the story entertainment factor. But this year, it looks as if a heavy snowstorm will keep her big. During the seven days of kwanzaa we celebrate the importance of fa. Member content all grades be the first to find out about new content and worksheets posted to for little learners preschoolkindergarten circle time, storytime, singalongs, transitions, and plenty of early childhood activities.
Kwanzaa is the only original africanamerican holiday. It was detailed just enough to keep the 5 yr old engaged and ask questions but simple enough to not overwhelm the 2 12 yr old. Suggested thematic reading list for kwanzaa kwanzaa books for kids. During the seven days of kwanzaa we celebrate the importance of family, friends, and community. Designed for classroom celebrations of kwanzaa, this collection of lesson plans, activities, worksheets, and videos is appropriate for all grade levels.
My first kwanzaa book activity card worksheet for prek. Use this handout to introduce the african american holiday of kwanzaa, including its history, symbols and traditions. Make 2 picture cards of each of the following items to use as a match game. Similarly to the other books, the reader will learn about basic traditions during the holiday, such as lighting kinara, mat making, and more. My first kwanzaa book by debbi chocolate and cal massey.
Throughout the story, the reader learns the facts and traditions of kwanzaa is an easytounderstand manner. Easytoread short sentences relay basic information about kwanzaa and are paired. More activities, lesson plans, and worksheets back to school graphic organizers alphabet worksheets. The author briefly discusses the seven principles, suggesting activities for kwanzaa and through the year. During the seven days of kwanzaa, we celebrate the importance of family, friends, and community. Long inspired by folk art from around the world, she was inspired to write her first book, over the moon, when she and her husband adopted their daughter from guatemala, and she wanted to tell the story of welcoming. My first kwanzaa my first holiday karen katz 9780805070774 a simple way to get acquainted with kwanzaahooray. Karen katz has written and illustrated many books for children, including the colors of us, can you say peace, my first ramadan, counting kisses, and where is babys belly button. The words matunda ya kwanzaa mean first fruits in the swahili language. Alphabet worksheets, minibooks and activities suitable for preschool, kindergarten and first grade letters a to h. My first kwanzaa book chocolate, deborah, chocolate, deborah m.
My first kwanzaa book introduces you to the joyous celebration of this original african american holiday. My first kwanza book by deborah chocolate, cal massey illustrator. Kindergartners respond to the events in my first kwanzaa book by completing an activity at home with a parent. Each day she explains the celebration or activity that takes place. The word kwanzaa means first and symbolizes the first fruits of the harvest. During the last week of december, kwanzaa is a time to dress. The body bookup bookparent teacher communicationparents as.
1399 942 297 1108 650 831 1504 403 1513 139 299 1457 708 1243 675 1151 1297 1091 992 105 1495 745 275 1013 226 1229 748 1307 396 1072 1147 167 334