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Kwanzaa Fun: Great Things to Make and Do (Holiday Fun)

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I have purchased and read quite a few of the children's books that are currently available on the topic of Kwanzaa. Explaining the seven principles of Kwanzaa (Unity, Self Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity and Faith)to children under 8 years old is extremely difficult. I have had the opportunity to present an 'age appropriate' program to my children's pre-school and Elementary School every year for the past 4 years, and have always struggled with how to make these principles make sense to these predominantly non-African American groups of youngsters. Kwanzaa Fun by Linda Robertson and Julia Pearson was the answer to my prayers this year! The book gives brief, simple explanations of the principles, excellent 'age appropriate' activities and receipes for a wonderful meal to be served at the Karamu. It is a must for families with young children who plan to celebrate Kwanzaa or just want to introduce the concepts.

If you every wondered what to do with your children during Kwanzaa, this book will provide you with some ideas. Kwanzaa Fun provides numerous activities for children to make crafts for Kwanzaa. For example, I constructed a Kinara, Mishuma Saba and an unity cup. I enjoyed the activities and I believe children can experience Kwanzaa making some of the crafts and games in book, such as unity dolls, family trees, welcome banners, tribal pouches, mekakas, and African mask. Moreover, the book provides some recipes you might want to try during Kwanzaa. Finally, get the supplies for the crafts a week before the holiday.