What It Means To Me

Worksheet Description

This Kwanzaa worksheet is a reflective activity designed to help students personally connect with the holiday’s core principles. It features four of the seven principles of Kwanzaa—Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), and Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics). The worksheet provides a lined space beneath each principle for students to write what each of these concepts means to them personally. This encourages students to contemplate how these principles play a role in their lives and communities.

The task allows for introspection and encourages students to consider how the principles of Kwanzaa can be applied beyond the holiday season, fostering a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the values Kwanzaa celebrates. By engaging with this worksheet, students can explore the importance of unity in their family and community, the meaning of self-determination in their personal growth, the significance of collective work and responsibility in team settings, and the role of cooperative economics in supporting local businesses and economies. The exercise not only educates students about Kwanzaa but also promotes critical thinking and self-awareness, as they relate these universal principles to their own experiences and aspirations.