I need your help

[daisy16 0]

Hi I know this is an OFF TOPIC question, but it's very specific to Africa.

I'm working with a bunch of young children, and I want to have them learn a bit about Africa. Do you know of any information/websites, etc? I'm looking for simple games I can teach them, stories like folk tales and fables, even dance or music. If you have ideas that I haven't thought of, please don't hesitate, bring it on

Thanks,

Daisy

Edited February 3, 2006 by daisy16

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/africa/tools/culture/activities.html

PBS is a good start

[Bosco 1]

There is a great book called "Hands on Africa" that I used with my Brownie troop.

This link has several folk tales http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/africa.html

Good luck,

Rebecca

[joej 0]

You can check out this site and go to the Kid Zone. There is alot of intersting stuff and information for kids.

http://www.motherlandnigeria.com/

[Kanyiri 0]

Ananse stories are fairly popular. I think Macmillan also publishes children stories by African authors (Unimax Macmillan).

[daisy16 0]

Thanks everyone, there's some great stuff there!

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

The Battle of Adwa - Hope for an enslaved continent

[Satisfaction 1]

Yes, I have seen many good documentaries on PBS. Some would not always be advisable for children of all ages, depends what you want subject you would like to show them. Many children in Africa live in difficult conditions (I'm not talking about the top of the society). Considering the poverty they live in, these children have a joy for life that I found amazing.

[Satisfaction 1]

I don't know where you live, but in NYC you can find shows featuring African dancers, touring the US from various countries in Africa. It is truly a great experience. African traditional dances usually tell a story or depict certain situations.