Check out this classic fairy tale turned on its head: Jack and the Beanstalk becomes Jackie B in our first Storytime Rhyme! Jackie proves all it takes is a little coding and a lot of ingenuity to turn a few beans into a fortune.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
After watching "Jackie B and the Beanstalk," you learned that with coding and cleverness, Jackie turned beans into a fortune. She made an online store, advertised her beans, and sold them to thousands of people.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Encourage your child to come up with their own creative solutions to problems, just like Jackie B did with the beans. - Help your child set up a pretend online store using toys or crafts they have made, just like Jackie B did with her beans. - Plant some seeds with your child and teach them how to care for the plants, just like Jackie B did with her beanstalk. - Create a photo or video tutorial with your child to share their own creative projects on social media, just like Jackie B did with her beans.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: Beanstalk Business Instructions: As the parent, gather some beans and other small items. Set up a pretend store with a variety of items. Have your child, referred to as your child, use their coding and creativity skills to design and advertise their own online store, just like Jackie B. Let them plant the beans in a pot and take care of them. Encourage them to take pictures and make a how-to video to showcase their "beanstalk business." Finally, help them auction off their harvest to family and friends, teaching them about entrepreneurship and responsibility in a fun way.
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Turn a few beans into a fortune. Jackie shows that with coding and ingenuity, anything is possible."