Folded Paper Kwanzaa Kinara
Share Kwanzaa traditions! Talk about the Nguzo Saba, the seven principles, while making this replica Kinara, a candleholder for the Mishumaa Saba (seven candles).
1. To make your Kinara, fold construction paper in half by bringing the long sides together. Fold in half once more, again bringing the long sides together. Unfold. Decorate the two middle rectangles with Crayola® Washable Markers.
2. Use Crayola Scissors to cut seven equally spaced slits in the middle fold. These slits will hold make-believe paper candles. Overlap the outside rectangles to form a long triangular tube and seal with Crayola School Glue.
3. Cut seven paper rectangles for candles. Fold each piece in half and in half again, bringing long sides together each time. Unfold. On each candle, use a marker to write one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Color candles black, red, and green according to Kwanzaa tradition. Make tall triangular tubes, overlapping the end pieces, as you did for the Kinara. Place candles carefully into the slits in the Kinara.
4. Use a marker to color seven cotton balls yellow and place them near the Kinara. Each day during Kwanzaa, push a pretend cotton ball flame into a candle until all appear to be lit on the final day.
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.
Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.
Flying Saucer Fling
Journals of Caring
Magical Charm Bracelets
