OECS Independence Flags
Cultural Celebrations
25 minutes
Individual with teacher support
Learning Objectives
- Learn about OECS countries and their flags
- Develop understanding of independence celebrations
- Practice following visual patterns
- Build cultural awareness and pride
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1Show children map of Caribbean and point out OECS countries
- 2Look at different OECS flags together
- 3Choose one flag for each child to recreate
- 4Help children identify colors and shapes in their chosen flag
- 5Support children in gluing pieces to create flag design
- 6Attach craft stick to make flag on pole
- 7Practice waving flags and saying country names
- 8Create classroom display of all OECS flags
Assessment Criteria
- ✓Child can identify basic flag elements
- ✓Child follows visual pattern to create flag
- ✓Child shows interest in Caribbean countries
- ✓Child participates in flag-making activity
Materials Needed
- Colored construction paper
- Glue sticks
- Craft sticks
- Flag examples from OECS countries
- Crayons or markers
- Safety scissors
Preparation
- •Gather flag images from OECS countries
- •Pre-cut paper shapes for flag designs
- •Set up art station with materials
- •Prepare simple map showing OECS countries
Teaching Tips
- 💡Keep flag designs simple for kindergarten level
- 💡Focus on main colors and basic shapes
- 💡Connect to children's family heritage when possible
- 💡Celebrate all Caribbean connections
Extension Activities
- +Learn independence dates for different countries
- +Explore traditional foods from OECS countries
- +Listen to national songs from different islands
- +Create passport stamps for OECS countries
Key Vocabulary
flag
country
independence
Caribbean
OECS
colors
celebrate