text/x-generic wp-config-sample.php ( PHP script, ASCII text ) Jamaica Activities for Kids https://kidworldcitizen.org/category/the-americas/jamaica/ Activities that help young minds go global Sun, 16 Dec 2018 01:59:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 35069473 Who is the Fastest Person in the World? https://kidworldcitizen.org/fastest-person-in-the-world/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/fastest-person-in-the-world/#respond Mon, 18 Jul 2016 18:01:06 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=9356 “Who is the fastest person in the world, mommy?” My son asked me recently. I honestly didn’t know, so of course I turned to google. Bolt celebrating at the 2013 London Anniversary Games, by J. Brichto. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce win the 200 m on 2013 World Championships in Athletics in Moscow, by Erik van Leeuwen. Fastest Man in the...

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Christmas Around the World: Traditions, Crafts, Recipes https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-around-world/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/christmas-around-world/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2014 20:35:50 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=6674 Christmas around the world is celebrated with such fascinating, distinct traditions! From carp in the bathtub, popping crackers at the dinner table, to piñatas and pig roasts: learn how each country celebrates this important Christian holiday.  Click on the pictures below to learn how 31 different countries celebrate Christmas, including their traditions, yummy recipes, customs, and unique...

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Jamaican Candied Sweet Potatoes + Jamaican Recipe Link-Up! https://kidworldcitizen.org/jamaican-candied-sweet-potatoes/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/jamaican-candied-sweet-potatoes/#comments Sun, 12 Jan 2014 06:18:11 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=5101 December’s pick for our “Around the World in 12 Dishes” series is Jamaica!! Jamaica is a mountainous island that is located in the Caribbean (show your kids the difference between the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea!). Christopher Columbus landed in Jamaica in 1494 and claimed it for Spain, but in the 1600’s it...

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Anansi Stories: The Trickster Spider from West Africa and the Caribbean https://kidworldcitizen.org/anansi-stories-trickster-spider-west-africa-caribbean/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/anansi-stories-trickster-spider-west-africa-caribbean/#comments Sun, 10 Nov 2013 14:54:54 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=4851 Have you ever heard of the tricky spider named Anansi? This West African god frequently takes the form of a spider, and holds the knowledge of all of the folktales and stories; he is cunning and tricky, and uses his cunning guile to try to get what he wants. It is thought that Anansi was...

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Multicultural Brain Break: Dance Hits from Around the World https://kidworldcitizen.org/multicultural-brain-break-dance-hits-from-around-the-world/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/multicultural-brain-break-dance-hits-from-around-the-world/#comments Fri, 20 Sep 2013 15:46:16 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=4681 Brain breaks enable students to get ready to learn, improve concentration and attention, and re-focus kids. Taking brain breaks that combine movement and music helps kids- AND TEACHERS!- relax and de-stress.  At our school, the kindergarteners start their Friday mornings with a little song and dance- wouldn’t it be great to mix in some music...

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Hispanic Heritage Month Resources + Giveaway! https://kidworldcitizen.org/hispanic-heritage-month-resources-giveaway/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/hispanic-heritage-month-resources-giveaway/#comments Tue, 17 Sep 2013 14:56:25 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=4683 Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 every year, “celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America (from Hispanic Heritage Month. gov). While it’s important to continue learning about cultures throughout the year, Hispanic Heritage Month offers a...

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Reggae for Kids! https://kidworldcitizen.org/reggae-for-kids/ https://kidworldcitizen.org/reggae-for-kids/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:03:10 +0000 http://kidworldcitizen.org/?p=1327 Reggae for kids?! When you think of reggae, you probably think of the Caribbean island of Jamaica, the birthplace of this popular musical genre. In fact, reggae is listened to throughout Latin America, Africa, Japan, Canada, etc. Reggae has been influenced by traditional African, New Orleans jazz, and rhythm and blues, and evolved in the...

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