Africa crafts for toddlers

My entire classroom is safari theme. I went on a safari last winter and fell completely in love with it. I just had to have my classroom theme be a safari. I have different table names, each after an animal (lions, tigers, rhinos, zebra, giraffes, and tigers). We recently have been working on researching a topic and writing about it. We researched and wrote about penguins as a class. We researched and wrote about polar bears as a class The kids LOVED it. I decided it was time for them to do…

First graders watched a short video about African culture and what it is like for a child to grow up in Africa. They learned about some of the everyday routines of African children, like going to school, helping with animals and crops, getting water for their families, and of course playing. They are in many ways very similar to the lifestyle that they lead. First graders learned about Kente cloth. Kente cloth has its origin with the Ashanti Kingdom, and was adopted by people in the Ivory…

We have been doing quite a bit about Africa at the moment and one of images that has sparked my daughters interest is that of some of the equisite necklaces and jewellery. They are so bright and co…

This week we went on a safari to Africa. On the projector: How do you not love this book? Beautifully illustrated with lots of emotion and fun. We tried some dancing too: we tried waltzing, rock an…

When it comes to the circus, the show just wouldn't be complete without the lions!

Kid Made Gifts are great and this dyed pasta bead necklace crafts for kids is super fun and easy to make with your kids!

This African sunset shadow tracing art is a great actvity for kids. A fun way to use toys in arts and crafts for kids.

This is one of our favorite African-themed projects. Show off your creativity with this Samburu Tribe-inspired paper plate necklace.

Our paper plate zebra craft idea is so simple from start to finish! All you need is paper, yarn & marker to make him come to life!