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Kwanzaa — A Celebration to Honor African American People and Their Past

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A 10-page packet delivers a plethora of information about Kwanzaa—a week-long holiday that celebrates African American people and their heritage. Each page consists of informational text and an opportunity to respond to through pictures and written words. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
kwanzaa, african american culture, african americans, african american history, holiday celebrations, Holidays, winter holidays, december, informational texts, reading, responding to reading, Coloring
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Make the packet part of center rotations, guide small groups through the completion of each page
  • Send the packet home for learners to work on with their family over winter break 
  • If you have a pupil who celebrates Kwanzaa, invite their family to come to the class and share about their traditions 
Classroom Considerations
  • Younger grades will require more guidance
  • Pages are black and white 
  • Kwanzaa takes place from December 26th through January 1st
Pros
  • Presents information in a fun, kid-friendly manner 
  • Pages are well formatted
Cons
  • None