These traditional African crafts for kids teach us about the rich and colorful heritage of the African continent! Play games, create art and have fun!

Educational and craft activities for kids and parents

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…

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Have you ever wanted to go on safari and experience the most spectacular skies? Africa's safari sunsets are incomparable! With a horizon stretched endlessly as far as the eye can see, the sky's breathtaking hues look like they're about to catch fire. Want to make your own beautiful African safari sunset? This sunset shadow tracing art is super easy and comes out beautifully every time. The perfect activity for your little ones for some pretend play and a quick geography lesson! Materials…

Create this darbuka, which is a drum with a goblet shaped body, so your kids can pretend to play along with the music at weddings.

Materials As much as possible I try to use recyclable materials for construction art lessons. I source these from Recreate or ask the children to bring things in from home. Recyclable materials Bottles Caps Cardboard boxes (cereal/shoeboxes etc.) Wrapping paper Scrap paper Containers (yoghurt pots/egg cartons) Other materials Tin foil Scissors Foam sheets Stickers Crepe paper Pipe

The children looked at the patterns and imagery adorning West African tribal masks, before creating their own striking examples. Each child was given a mask shape cut out from brown paper, which th…

Influenced by the beaded necklaces of the Samburu Tribe, these African paper plate necklaces are simple but effective. Creative, wet weather activity.