Here is an epic list of Kwanzaa activities and crafts for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners. So many amazing ideas to keep you and your little one busy making memories this Kwanzaa!
Kwanzaa is a holiday that was first started by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966, who was looking for a way to bring together African Americans as a community. He took traditions from the African harvest or ‘first fruit’ celebrations and highlighted seven symbols that represent values and concepts reflective of African culture. It is celebrated from December 26th- January 1st.
The seven values are:
- Unity (Umoja),
- Collective Work & Responsibility (Ujima),
- Self-determination (Kujichagulia),
- Purpose (Nia),
- Cooperative Economics (Ujamaa),
- Faith (Imani), and
- Creativity (Kuumba).
The seven symbols of those values are Fruits, Nuts, & Vegetables for the crops (Mazao), the Place Mat (Mkeka), an Ear of Corn (Vibunzi). The Seven Candles (Mishumaa Saba), The Unity Cup (Kikombe Cha Umoja), Gifts (Zawadi), and The Candleholder (Kinara).
Kwanza Books for Kids
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This amazing list of ideas is broken down into three sections:
- Kawanza Arts and Crafts
- Kwanzaa Activities
Easy Kwanzaa Arts & Crafts
- Yarn Wrapped Kinara Craft – Happy Toddler Playtime
- Handprint Kinara – Activity Village
- Kwanzaa Wreath Craft Project – Scholastic
- Make a Kid-Friendly Egg Carton Kinara – Education
- Paper Plate Kwanzaa Kinara – Craft Club
- How to Make Festive Kwanzaa Corn Husk Vases – HGTV
- Simple Unity Cup Craft – Teachers Pay Teachers
- Kinara Placemats for Kwanza – Make and Takes
- Paper Chain Kwanza Craft – Bright Hub Education
- A Kwanza Candle – A Tale of Two Teachers
- Folded Paper Kwanzaa Kinara – Crayola
- How to Create a Modern Kwanzaa Kinara – HGTV
- Kwanzaa Felt Board Craft – Goodlife Detroit
- African Styled Art Kwanzaa Greeting Card – Artist Helping Children
- Potato Masher Corn Craft – Happy Toddler Playtime
- Kwanzaa Gift Pouch – Free Kids Crafts
- Kwanzaa Necklace Craft – Activity Village
- Tissue Paper Kinara – Kinder Art
- How to Make a Kwanzaa Unity Cup – HGTV
- Kwanzaa Candle Stick Craft – You’re So Creative
- Kwanzaa Activity Pack – Afrocentric Montessori
- Pan African Flag Craft – Crafting A fun Life
- Paper Plate Kinara Craft – Raising A Legacy Bookshelf
- Toilet Paper Tubes Kinara Craft – Aminata Solammon
- Paper Kinara Craft – Mommy Is My Teacher
- Craft Stick Kinara – Fun and Educational Activities
- Kwanza Kid Craft – Teach From the Heart 8
Fun Kwanzaa Activities
- Cotton Ball Kinara – Happy Toddler Playtime
- Paper Towel Kinara Surprise Art – Happy Toddler Playtime
- Kwanza Madeleines – Fun Family Crafts
- Kwanza Sensory Bin – Group By Group
WILL YOU TRY ANY OF THESE KWANZAA CRAFTS OR ACTIVITIES WITH YOUR TODDLER OR PRESCHOOLER THIS KWANZAA? PIN IT FOR LATER!
craftingafunlife
Thank you so much for sharing my craft! Really appreciate it!
Jennifer
Hi! Thank you for sharing my Kwanzaa craft photo in your post! I appreciate the love. Here’s the article link if you’d like to share it: https://goodlifedetroit.com/kwanzaa-craft-idea-kids-kwanzaa-felt-board/ Happy Kwanzaa! Jennifer
Mandisa Watts
Hi! I loved your craft. I have linked your craft in my blog post! Readers can head to your blog for the tutorial!