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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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24 Fun Writing Activities for Young Writers

It's #Nationalhandwritingday and what better time to talk about fun learning activities to turn young writers into great writers!?

Before we jump into the activities let's all agree that writing, like any other skill, should be practiced daily and often. As the old adage meant to say; practice makes permanent!

"22. Emotion Exploration"

Keep reading for a list of 24 straightforward activities to get young children writing everyday this year:

1. Story Starters: Provide sentence prompts to spark their creativity.

2. Picture Prompt Writing: Use images to inspire storytelling.

3. Letter Writing: Encourage them to write letters to family or friends.

4. Journaling: Develop a daily writing habit with simple reflections.

5. Alphabet Adventures: Create short stories using each letter of the alphabet.

6. Rhyming Words: Play with rhymes to enhance phonetic awareness.

7. Nature Descriptions: Write about outdoor experiences and observations.

8. Creative Drawing and Describing: Combine drawing with short descriptions.

9. Shape Poems: Shape poetry using basic shapes for creative expression.

10. Puppet Playwriting: Write scripts for puppet shows to boost imagination.

11. Recipe Writing: Craft simple recipes and instructions.

12. Name Stories: Explore the origin and meaning of their names in stories.

13. Colorful Descriptions: Use vivid language to describe colors.

14. Adventure Logs: Document imaginary journeys and adventures.

15. Acrostic Poems: Spell words vertically and create poems around them.

16. Interviews: Pretend interviews with favorite characters or family members.

17. Thank You Notes: Teach gratitude through writing thank-you notes.

18. Memory Recall: Encourage writing about memorable experiences.

19. Inventive Spelling: Allow creativity in spelling for early expression.

20. Family Stories: Record anecdotes about family members.

21. Fantasy World Building: Create imaginary worlds and characters.

22. Emotion Exploration: Express feelings through short writings.

23. Comparisons: Compare and contrast different objects or animals.

24. Daily Prompts: Provide daily writing prompts for consistent practice.

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