Take out the old photograph album and tell your children about their people and their ancestors and relatives. Some old and mythological stories would also help their interest grow.

 

Show some movies (from the library or the video store) about Africa and about her people.

 

Send a free Kwanzaa card to all your friends and family Members.

 

Take the children to the library or put them onto the World Wide Web for an "Africa" scavenger hunt for information about Africa.

 

Ask them to List all the countries of Africa, and their capitals.

 

Create a family tree.

 

Do some arts and craft activities (good for children of all ages). Make collages (family or Africa), Kwanzaa gifts, etc.

 

Have children write an essay or poem to be read at the Karamu.

 

Have children plan the Kwanzaa meals and assist them with the cooking.