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Nanny of the Maroons: Jamaica's Heroine

Nanny of The Maroons When we think about the people who fought for freedom and justice, we often remember well-known figures like Harriet Tubman or Nelson Mandela. But there is one incredible woman from Jamaica whose courage and determination helped shape the path to freedom for many people—her name was Nanny of the Maroons also known as Queen Nanny and affectionately as Grandy Nanny. You might wonder, who was Nanny of the Maroons, and how did she contribute to the end of slavery? Let’s take a journey into history to learn about this amazing woman and how her actions impacted the lives of many. Who Was Nanny of the Maroons? Not much has been documented/uncovered about Nanny's pre-slavery origins. Nevertheless, what is known and documented is that Nanny of the Maroons was a strong and fearless leader who lived in Jamaica in the 17th and 18th centuries. According to oral history, she was born in West Africa (present day Ghana) amongst the Asante people, but was captured and sold into...
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5 Games For Word Recognition & Early Literacy

Who said learning new vocabulary and learning how to read had to be all rote, flash cards and boring? No one did...



Aside from making learning fun, these games also teach turn-taking, perseverance and character. (There is something to be said about gracefully accepting a loss and trying again).


So here you have five fun, family friendly games for learning new words!


Scrabble Junior. For the scrabble loving parent/caregiver. It’s a great way to introduce your child to your favourite game. It’s a little different from the original but very straightforward for kiddies 3 years and upwards.


Zingo. It’s bingo but with words and pictures so that even the littles ones (2 years and up) can get involved. The cool little zinger also adds another dimension of play, surprise and fun. 


Charades for Kids. Who doesn’t love a word game that has action? This fun family game has an easy level with pictures and words so that even the little ones can test out their acting skills. It may take a few tries for them to understand the concept of keeping the word/action a secret. 

Go Fish Alphabet Word Cards. There are a few different kinds on the market but you can also make your own at home. It’s a great way to introduce your little ones to the joys of card games.


Sequence for kids. A fun simple board game and a seamless way for your little animal lover to learn animal names/words. 


What word games do you enjoy playing with your little ones? 👇🏾
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