Celebrating Kwanzaa

Rooted in African culture, many of the the guiding principles of Kwanzaa find their origins in Swahili. In this thoughtful culture and writing activity, children will read about each of the tenets of Kwanzaa—Umoja, Kujichagulia, Ujima, Ujamaa, Nia, Kuumba, and Imani—then reflect on what these mean to them. Designed for fifth graders and other learners, this worksheet is a meaningful way to connect students to this holiday and its traditions.