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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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Math Songs for Little Ones!

Below are some popular math songs for toddlers and young children that can help them learn basic math concepts while having fun:


1. "Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" - Teaches counting and subtraction.

2. "Five Little Ducks" - Helps with counting and subtraction.

3. The Ants Go Marching" - Reinforces counting and addition using rhyming fun. 

4. "1, 2, Buckle My Shoe" - Teaches counting and number sequencing.

5. "Ten in the Bed" - Focuses on subtraction as characters leave the bed.

6."Five Little Speckled Frogs" - Introduces counting and subtraction.

7. "Five Little Pumpkins" - Reinforces counting and subtraction.

8. "Five Little Snowmen" - Teaches counting and subtraction.

9. "Five Little Ladybugs" - Teaches counting and subtraction.

10. "Ten Little Fish" - Helps with counting and number recognition.

11. "Five Little Owls" - Reinforces counting and subtraction.

12. "Count to 100" - A simple song to help children learn to count to 100.

13. "Shapes Song" - Introduces basic shapes like circles, squares, and triangles.

14. "The Number Rock" - A catchy song that teaches numbers and counting.

15. "The Coin Song" - Introduces the names and values of coins.

These songs cover a range of math concepts and can be a fun way to introduce and reinforce early math skills. They combine music and repetition to make learning math concepts engaging for young children.

You can find videos and lyrics for these songs on various educational websites and streaming platforms like YouTube or make up your own!

“You can be creative in anything — in math, science, engineering, philosophy — as much as you can in music or in painting or in dance.” – Ken Robinson
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