Kwanzaa Word Mats
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Kwanzaa Word Mats" is written for Kindergarten to 3rd Grade (Ages 5-9). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
2 pages in this set
Kwanzaa word mats for K to 3rd grade: an English word mat of principles and symbols and a mat of Swahili words with their English meanings. Part of our Kwanzaa holiday activities collection.
How do I use this resource?
Keep a mat at each table during Kwanzaa writing. Laminate them to reuse every year.
What students will practice
- Gives Kindergarten students seasonal counting, vocabulary, and fine-motor activities themed around Christmas and Easter.
- Builds early counting and matching skills alongside coloring and cutting practice that strengthens pencil control.
- Works as low-pressure seasonal filler for the days around a holiday break, not core skill instruction.
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FAQ
How do I use the Kwanzaa Word Mats?
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Keep a mat at each table during Kwanzaa writing. Laminate them to reuse every year.
What is the Kwanzaa Word Mats?
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Two mats. The first lists 16 English words such as unity, purpose, creativity, faith, kinara, crops, unity cup and feast. The second gives Swahili terms with meanings: the seven principles, mazao, mkeka, kinara, muhindi, mishumaa saba, kikombe cha umoja, zawadi, bendera and Habari gani?
Can I use the Kwanzaa Word Mats at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 3rd Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Kindergarten to 3rd Grade Kwanzaa resources are there?
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4 printable resources, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Kwanzaa resources for?
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These are written for Kindergarten to 3rd Grade students, roughly ages 5-9. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Kwanzaa resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten to 3rd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 3rd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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