
Let's Learn About Kwanzaa Unit
Kwanzaa uses ideas from an ancient African Swahili seven-day-long harvest celebration. Kwanzaa is a holiday to remember African-American culture, community, and heritage. Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26th to January 1st. Today, some people join Kwanzaa and Christmas together to celebrate their heritage as well as their religion. Your students will love learning about this special holiday!This unit includes many interactive activities and learning opportunities for students including reading passages about:⭐What is Kwanzaa?⭐Kwanzaa Traditions⭐All About the United States⭐America, the Beautiful⭐Questions about the United States of America⭐Symbols & Flag⭐Vocabulary Posters⭐Vocabulary Flip Flaps⭐Kwanzaa Tradition Writing Prompt⭐Just the Facts Acrostic Charts⭐Kwanzaa Scavenger Hunt Organizer⭐Fact or Fiction Activity⭐Plus a 5-page Flip BookThere are 3 main activities:Vocabulary:Introduce the 6 vocabulary words with the real-life photo posters included. You could post these posters