Kwanzaa Ideas for Kids and Families 
The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa


Umoja (Unity)
Kujichagulia (Self-determination)
Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
Nia (Purpose)
Kuumba (Creativity)
Imani (Faith)

First Day -- UMOJA (ooh-MOE-jah) "Unity"
In order for families and communities to be productive
and survive they must work together in Unity.
This is the day we pledge to strive for and maintain 
unity in our family, community, nation and with all people. 

Second Day - KUJICHAGULIA (koo-gee-cha-goo-LEE-ah)
 "Self-Determination"
We pledge to define ourselves, create for ourselves, 
speak for ourselves and name ourselves. Instead of being 
defined and named by others.
Today we design a positive future a dream for ourselves!

Third Day - UJIMA (ooh-GEE-mah) 
"Collective work and Responsibility"
Today we celebrate working together in the community to
help others. For Ujima, we pledge to rebuild our communities
and to help our people solve our own problems by working together.

Fourth Day - UJAMAA (OOH-jah mah) 
"Cooperative Economics" 
We pledge to develop our own businesses and to support them,
to maintain shops, stores and industry that contribute to the
well-being of our community.


Fifth Day - Nia (NEE-ah) "Purpose"
We pledge to build and develop our communities, 
our schools and our families. This will provide a strong 
communal foundation from which our children can develop 
into strong and productive people.


Sixth Day - KUUMBA (koo-OOM-bah) "Creativity".
We pledge to do whatever we can to make our 
communities and homes more beautiful and better
than we found them. We also pledge to use our creative
talents and energies to improve young minds and hearts.


Seventh Day - Imani (ee-MAH-nee) "Faith"
This day is the beginning a new year.
We pledge to believe in our people, our parents, our good 
and dedicated teachers and leaders, and in the greater good 
of the work we do with and for one another, for the community
and for the PEOPLE. To have Faith in these people with all of 
our heart and mind!
Related Links 
What is Kwanzaa
The Symbols of Kwanzaa
Family Kwanzaa Ideas
Practical and meaningful suggestions for celebrating 
the seven days of Kwanzaa.
Make your own Oware game board
A tradional African Game you can make at home; which is Aalso called Mancalla.
Coloring Sheets"Karamu" the Feast "Kinara"Candle Holder
Rules of play for the Oware game also called Mancalla, Ohoro and Ayo
The Official Kwanzaa Website
Recipes for your Kwanzaa Celebration