Today we are talking about hukama paChiShona – family relationships in Shona culture.Today we start an exploration from ancestors right down to the last born in a house. It will be in this order:🎀 Madzitateguru – ancestors🎀 Great grandfather🎀 Great grandmother🎀 Grandfather🎀 Grandmother🎀 Father🎀 Mother We will then explore the different names given to the… Continue reading Tsanangudzo kubva pa madzitateguru kusvika pa gotwe
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How to draw baby shark and the shark family
Let’s draw baby shark and the shark family! Ruva had so much fun drawing the shark family in this tutorial from Even Kids Can Draw. You can find them on Youtube the link is in our description below. The tutorial involves using simple shapes that kids are already familiar with and bringing them together so… Continue reading How to draw baby shark and the shark family
A brief explanation of Shona relationship structure
Today at Sarura Kids we are starting a discussion on Shona relationships and our understanding of them. This will be a multi-video series over the next few weeks and we can explore more if you have any further questions or points we miss.Please join in the conversation by sending us your comments below.One of the… Continue reading A brief explanation of Shona relationship structure
Kirkhill Forest Trails Aberdeenshire
Just before lockdown Sarura Kids went to one of our favourite places for a forest walk. Kirkhill Forest is in Aberdeenshire in Scotland and is a great place for mountain bike trails as well as walking trails.As you see in the video there are some seriously steep hills that are great for some serious biking.… Continue reading Kirkhill Forest Trails Aberdeenshire
African Countries of the Alphabet
Can you name an African country for each letter of the alphabet?Ruva and Mandy want you to try with them!Today we are going to see how many African countries we can name from the alphabet.Join along and name them with us! African Countries of the Alphabet with Sarura Kids Do you enjoy our world discovery… Continue reading African Countries of the Alphabet
Gogo Alice plays the mbira
Gogo Alice is learning how to play the mbira for the first time today.She took a tutorial online and in next to no time she is ready to play the thumb piano.This instrument makes very unique music and is very special in Shona culture.Hear more about its relevance and where it is played in this… Continue reading Gogo Alice plays the mbira
What is mbira or thumb piano?
What is mbira or thumb piano? This week saw a mbira Google DoodleWe are so excited to see such beautiful attention brought to the world by Google on what the mbira is. We loved the animation as well as the chance for anyone around the world to play a mbira virtually. In Zimbabwe the mbira… Continue reading What is mbira or thumb piano?
How to make a DIY face mask
Let’s make a DIY face mask today. This no-sew face mask is easy to make and you can recycle any old clothing you have lying around to make it. You can also make a matching mask for your existing outfits.Gogo Alice has kindly made a quick step by step tutorial for us on how to… Continue reading How to make a DIY face mask
Easter Egg Hunt with Sarura Kids
Happy Easter 2020 to you all from all of us at Sarura Kids.Today Ano and Vongai went for an Easter egg hunt around the house. A few surprises were hidden around the back yard and Ano had to run around and find them.It was loads of fun and a beautiful warm and sunny day too.… Continue reading Easter Egg Hunt with Sarura Kids
Ngano ya Tagarika
Tagarika works hard to bring pride and success to his family. Sit back and listen to this lovely story or ngano.In Shona stories like this one that Gogo Alice is telling are called ngano. Telling stories – ngano – is one of the ways that children can learn basic Shona language quickly and easily in… Continue reading Ngano ya Tagarika
