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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...

100 Fall Activities for Kids!

1. Jump in a pile of leaves.

2. Go apple picking.

3. Carve pumpkins.

4. Make apple cider.

5. Bake apple pies.
6. Create leaf art with crayons and leaves.
7. Go on a nature hike.
8. Collect colorful fall leaves.
9. Visit a pumpkin patch.
10. Build a scarecrow.
11. Have a fall picnic.
12. Roast marshmallows over a bonfire.
13. Decorate the house with fall-themed crafts.
14. Go on a hayride.
15. Make and fly a kite.
16. Plant fall flowers.
17. Create a fall-themed scavenger hunt.
Charades for Kids is Fun for All Ages!

18. Have a family game night.
19. Have a baking competition.
20. Have a backyard campout.
21. Attend a fall festival.
22. Paint pumpkins.
23. Make homemade costumes.
24. Host a costume fashion show.
25. Bake and decorate cookies.
26. Make caramel apples.
27. Create a spooky haunted house.
28. Have a movie night with spooky classics.
29. Make a bird feeder with pinecones.
30. Explore a haunted trail.
31. Go on a ghost tour.
32. Make a fall wreath.
'Room on the Broom' Story Walk
33. Setup a story walk.
34. Bake pumpkin bread.
35. Make hot apple cider.
36. Create leaf rubbings with crayons.
37. Have a backyard treasure hunt.
38. Visit a local farm.
39. Make a fall-themed puzzle.
40. Have a bonfire cookout.
41. Go on a nature photography adventure.
42. Visit a botanical garden.
43. Have a campfire sing-along.
44. Make a DIY scarecrow.
45. Explore a pumpkin maze.
46. Have a pumpkin decorating contest.
47. Paint rocks with fall designs.
48. Host a fall-themed tea party.
49. Make a scarecrow puppet show.
50. Have a family storytelling night.
51. Make a gratitude jar.
52. Explore a cornfield labyrinth.
53. Visit a petting zoo.
54. Have a fall leaf fashion show.
55. Make a fall-themed playlist and dance.
56. Visit an orchard and taste apples.
57. Create a fall-themed photo album.
58. Make leaf crowns.
59. Have a family talent show.
60. Make homemade treats.
61. Visit a historic site.
62. Go on a geocaching adventure.
63. Make homemade candles.
64. Have a pumpkin seed spitting contest.
65. Make a birdhouse.
66. Go on a nighttime nature walk.
67. Have a campfire sing-along.
68. Visit a pumpkin farm.
69. Go on a hayride under the stars.
70. Make leaf bookmarks.
71. Have a fall-themed science experiment day.
72. Create a fall-themed scrapbook.
73. Make leaf mobiles.
74. Have a picnic by a lake.
75. Go on a nature-themed treasure hunt.
76. Visit a local museum.
77. Have a fall craft day.
78. Make leaf lanterns.
79. Have a family book club.
80. Have a Fall inspired Poetry night 
81. Go on a leaf identification adventure.
82. Have a family poetry night.
83. Make acorn necklaces.
84. Visit a wildlife sanctuary.
Explore a cornfield
85. Explore a corn maze.
86. Make a family tree art project.
87. Go on a nature-themed obstacle course.
88. Visit a historical reenactment.
89. Have a fall-themed fashion show.
90. Make leaf puppets.
91. Have a family karaoke night.
92. Visit a farmer's market.
93. Go on a scavenger hunt for fall-themed items.
94. Have a family art day.
95. Make pinecone animals.
96. Visit a nature center.
97. Have a fall-themed art show.
98. Make leaf garlands.
99. Go on a stargazing adventure.
100. Bake a new recipe!

Enjoy these fun and creative fall activities with your kids!

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