Celebrate traditional African values-including family, community, and self-improvement. Display the nguzo saba, the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
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Find out how the relatively new holiday of Kwanzaa began. How does it draw on cultural traditions and values from African countries? What are the seven principles of Kwanzaa (<I>nguzo saba</I>), and what does each one mean? <I>Mazao</I>, meaning fruits and vegetables, represents the fruit of all work. Combine these ideas to create a Kwanzaa plaque.
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With Crayola® Colored Pencils, draw a rectangle on posterboard to make the base for your plaque. Cut out the plaque with Crayola Scissors. Color the background with Crayola Washable Markers. Air dry.
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In the center of the plaque, write the nguzo saba using Crayola Fine Tip Markers.
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On white paper, draw lots of colorful fruits and vegetables. Cut them out. Overlap them around the edges of your plaque in a visually pleasing manner. Attach with Crayola School Glue. If you like, add a chenille stick or yarn hanger. Air dry.
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Display your plaque as a reminder about why this 7-day holiday is celebrated.
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