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Kickoff to Kwanzaa - Learning Culture and History Through Craft and Music
Sherri Mehta, Ph.D.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(73)
In this one-time class, students will learn the history, principles, and symbols of Kwanzaa and participate in a craft.
Class experience
US Grade 1 - 2
"Kickoff to Kwanzaa - Learning Culture and History Through Craft and Music" is a one-time, 45-minute session that provides an overview of the history of Kwanzaa, its connection to African and African American culture, and the ways this holiday is celebrated globally today. The session begins with students learning about the creator of Kwanzaa and what the the first celebration looked like. Students will then be introduced to the seven principles of Kwanzaa and the meaning of each. As we...
Students will learn the following in this class: *the connection to African and African American culture and celebration *the seven principles of Kwanzaa *ways to incorporate and celebrate Kwanzaa *how the first Kwanzaa holiday was celebrated Through the craft, students will also learn about the kinara and the order of lighting Kwanzaa candles.
I have celebrated Kwanzaa with my family since the 90s. I have helped curate Kwanzaa celebrations in Virginia and performed at various celebrations. As a person of African American descent and an African American literary and historical scholar, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to this subject.
A copy of the craft sheet will be provided prior to class. Learners should cut out all parts prior to class and bring with them a glue stick to "light" the candles. Learners will also need a piece of construction paper on which to glue their kinara. All learners will also receive a handout with the seven principles outlined for reference during and after the class.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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We will reference “Lil Rabbit’s First Kwanzaa.”
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(73)
Hello! My name is Sherri Mehta, but my students affectionately call me Dr. M. I am a Maryland-based researcher, presenter, homeschooling mom, and wife with over twenty years of English teaching experience . I hold both a Ph.D. and an M.A. in...
Group Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 55 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
3-9 learners per class
