Showing posts with label celebration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label celebration. Show all posts

December 26, 2012

Happy Kwanzaa from Enslow Publishers!

WISHING EVERYONE, WHO CELEBRATES, A HAPPY KWANZAA!

December 21, 2012

Kwanzaa Craft

Kwanzaa is a family holiday that lasts from December 26 to January 1. Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor, and his friends created Kwanzaa in 1966. They wanted African Americans to have a special holiday to celebrate family and community.

Mkeka Craft 

The mkeka (m-KAY-kahis the woven mat that decorates the Kwanzaa table. It is usually woven from straw or other natural fibers. Kwanzaa symbols such as the kinara, the seven candles, the unity cup, the ears of corn, and the basket of fruits and vegetables are placed on a mkeka.

What You Will Need

ruler
pencil
scissors
yellow construction paper
light-brown construction paper

What to Do

1. Use a ruler and pencil to draw lines that are 2 inches apart and 18 inches long on yellow construction
    paper. Use a ruler and pencil to draw lines that are 2 inches apart and 18 inches long on the light-brown
    construction paper.

2. Cut along the lines on both sheets of paper.

3. Weave all the strips of light-brown paper and all the strips of yellow paper together.

4. Glue all loose ends. Let dry.

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June 28, 2012

4th of July Celebrations

On July 4th families around the country will most likely be celebrating with parades, fireworks and barbecues. Remember to take some time to explain to children why we celebrate this American holiday.



The 4th of July
ISBN: 978-0-7660-3806-6
FREE Educator's Guide Available
Grades PreK–1




Check out Family Fun for some great 4th of July ideas for your celebration.