Class discussion questions1. Why do you think Zola and her class use the colours red, green, and black for their wreath?2. Why do you think Zola and her class put corn on their wreath?Answers1. Kwanzaa colours: "Red represents struggle, green stands for hope, and the black candle embodies the people" (Peace Corps, 2023, para. 3). 2. Corn: Muhindi (ears of corn) is a staple at the communal feast held on December 31 (Peace Corps, 2023, para. 4). Corn can also represent children (Peace Corps, 2023, para. 4).
Supplies (Crayola, n.d.).- Coloured construction paper- Paint- Glue- Bubble wrap- Ribbon- Scissors- Paintbrush- Pencil- Paper plateSteps (Crayola, n.d.).1. To make the handprints: Distribute red, green, and black construction paper equally amongst the class. Have students trace the outline of their hand on their piece of construction paper. Cut out handprints.2. To make the corn: Have a few students paint a piece of bubble wrap yellow. Carefully flip the bubble wrap and gently press onto white construction paper. Sketch 6 corn shapes on the bubble wrap pattern. Cut out corn shapes.3. Cut out the middle section of a paper plate to create a wreath shape.4. Glue the red, green, and black handprints to the plate, alternating colours.5. Glue corn cobs to green handprints. 6. Attach ribbon to hang as part of your Kwanzaa decorations!