Seven Spools of Thread by Angela Shelf Medearis

Check out these Seven Spools of Thread activities! This story will quickly become one of your favorite Kwanzaa picture books! I liked it so much that I added it to my Starts With a Story collection. The seven threads in this story symbolize the seven principles of Kwanzaa. The brothers show compassion to their village by teaching others to turn thread into gold.

A treasurer for the King gives the brothers gold for the fabric and they earn the inheritance. The brothers create a colorful fabric, which is different than the single colored fabric in their village. The brothers return home and come up with a plan together.Įventually, they decide to try creating something with the thread to sell in exchange for gold. However, in order to receive it they must do two things: turn seven spools of thread into gold, and do so without arguing. When their father passes away, the village Chief tells them that their father has left them his inheritance. There are seven brothers that live in a village and they argue day and night. The book Seven Spools of Thread is a folktale that takes place in Ghana. Your elementary students are going to love these Kwanzaa read alouds! Seven Spools of Thread by Angela Shelf Medearis Your students will really enjoy listening to you read these Kwanzaa books for kids and learning about this holiday! 4 Kwanzaa Children’s Booksīelow are 4 great Kwanzaa children’s books. This books are both informational and engaging. This post includes the 4 best Kwanzaa books for children in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. One of the best ways to teach students about this holiday is by reading Kwanzaa children’s books.

It begins on December 26th and ends on January 1st. Kwanzaa is an African-American holiday that celebrates family, culture, and community. family involvement at home and in school.SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM.

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