khamsa

Number of Participants: 25-30

Age of Participants: 5-12

Time Allotment: 30 minutes

Required Supplies / Equipment:

  • Construction paper (optional: aluminum foil)
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Crayons, markers, or paint
  • Optional: sequins, glitter, glitter glue

Objective: To learn about other cultures and enhance creativity in a fun art project – The khamsa is a symbol of good luck from Morocco, Africa. This good luck hand has been used as an amulet in northern Africa for centuries – it is often made from precious metal, like silver. You can make this simple version out of paper or aluminum foil. Khamsa means “five” in Arabic.

Instructions:

  • Trace around your hand on a piece of construction paper or aluminum foil.
  • Cut the tracing out and glue it to a piece of construction paper.
  • Decorate the hand with crayons, markers, glitter, glitter glue, glued on sequins, and/or bits of cut-up aluminum foil.

Review: Rules and expectations

Core values/Life skills: Cultural awareness, creativity, fine motor skills, respect, responsibility