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Explore the Seven Principles ActivityExplore the Seven Principles Activity
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Scholastic
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Explore the Seven Principles

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A lesson shines a spotlight on what makes Kwanzaa special by taking a close look at its seven principles. Gift ideas encourage scholars to make and give one to their family members. Class members celebrate heroes and role models of African American descent. 

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Concepts

kwanzaa, united states holidays, winter holidays, Holidays, african american culture, african american history, african americans, traditions, cultural traditions, swahili, heroes, role models

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Set a recurring time to visit the library and gather a collection of books that highlight African American heroes and role models, conduct a read-aloud and have stories available for learners to browse on their own time 
  • Create a bulletin board that showcases the holiday's principles, including word translations and meanings

Classroom Considerations

  • Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday that begins on December 26th 

Pros

  • Lesson parts can be continued all year long 
  • Boosts positive behavior among friends, family, and within the community 

Cons

  • None

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