Jaha and Jamil Went Down the Hill Activity
After reading Jaha and Jamil Went Down the Hill, a book of verses about Africa, have students write their own poems based on the names and characteristics of countries.Grade Levels: K - 2
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Virginia Kroll
Children will enjoy reading a-loud verses that are similar in style to Mother Goose as they learn about African culture and wildlife through rhymes.
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