Learn more about Kwanzaa with a celebratory lesson. As learners analyze My First Kwanzaa Book by Debbi Chocolate, they compare and contrast the celebration to other holiday traditions they know about. Next, they prepare and play a rousing game of Mancala.

Concepts

christmas, Holidays, hanukkah, kwanzaa, african american culture, ramadan, islam, diwali

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Additional Tags

christmas, diwali, hanukkah, kwanzaa, ramadan, social studies

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Classroom Considerations

• Requires the book, egg cartons, a stapler, and a collection of rocks or beans for the game
• Recommends incorporating Inspiration software, which is not necessary to the lesson

Pros

• Includes a link to directions for playing Mancala
• Includes a lesson extension that serves as a reflection

Cons

• None