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Kickoff to Kwanzaa - Learning Culture and History Through Craft and Music
In this one-time class, students will learn the history and principles of Kwanzaa and participate in a craft.
Sherri Mehta, Ph.D.
66 total reviews for this teacher
15 reviews for this class
Completed by 52 learners
There are no upcoming classes.
6-8
year old learners
1st-2nd
US Grade Level
3-9
learners per class
$10
Charged upfront
Meets once
30 minute class
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Description
Class Experience
"Kickoff to Kwanzaa - Learning Culture and History Through Craft and Music" is a one-time, 30-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.
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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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30 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
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We will reference “Lol Rabbit’s First Kwanzaa.”
Teacher
Sherri Mehta, Ph.D.Former High School English Teacher and College Lecturer
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Lives in the
United States66 total reviews
47 completed classes
About Me
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...
