Kwanzaa Flag

Fly a bendera during Kwanzaa! Celebrate this holiday, which honors family, community, and cultures of African people worldwide.

1. At Kwanzaa, families celebrate their African heritage and togetherness. Find a picture of the bendera, a red, black, and green flag displayed during the holiday. You can make your own flag to celebrate Kwanzaa.

2. Ask an adult to help you fold white paper into three long sections.

3. Cover your art area with recycled newspaper. Depending on your age and dexterity, choose a sponge, a sponge brush, or a Crayola® So Big® Brush. With Crayola Washable Kid's Paint, paint the top section of your flag red. Paint the middle part black. Paint the bottom section green. Air dry flat.

4. Paint the back side of your flag to match the front. Paint a recycled cardboard paper towel roll, too. While the paint is still wet, lay the end of your flag on the paper towel roll. Remember to keep the red stripe at the top. Air dry flat. Glue the flag to the paper towel roll with Crayola School Glue.

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.

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

Recycled Cardboard Tubes—Use paper towel tubes, gift-wrap tubes, or long cardboard tubes that can be cut to any length. Health professionals caution against using recycled toilet paper tubes for arts & crafts projects because of the potential fecal contamination.

Sponges and Foam—Sponges, foam, and other expandable materials should not be used with children 3 years old and younger.

Clown for a Day

Take-It Tube

Greetings 4 You

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Washable Kid's Paint
• So Big® Brush
• No-Run School Glue
• Construction Paper

household supplies

• recycled newspaper
• paper towels
• sponges (optional)
• container(s) of water
• sponge brushes (optional)
• recycled gift wrap or paper towel roll

"Our children made benderas to hang in the front windows. They look very festive."
Gerrit V., mother of ages 4, 6, and 7.

"This easy project was just right for toddlers. They like to parade with their flags and drums."
Pravin K., family child care provider.

The colors of Kwanzaa and its flag (red, green, and black) were chosen by African-American Marcus Garvey early in the 1900s. They are the colors of Organization Us.