"Jackie B and the Beanstalk" is an engaging storytime rhyme that combines creativity with technology, featuring Jackie B, a resourceful girl who uses her coding skills to turn a bag of beans into a successful online business. The song captivates children by blending traditional storytelling with modern themes, encouraging them to think critically and innovate. This topic is vital for language learners, as it promotes vocabulary development, storytelling skills, and understanding of entrepreneurial concepts.Activities to use at home or in the classroom:- Bean Planting Project: Have children plant beans and observe their growth, discussing changes in language and science.- Story Creation: Encourage kids to create their own version of the story, fostering creativity and language skills.- Coding Basics: Introduce simple coding games or apps that relate to the themes of the song, reinforcing tech literacy.

Well here’s a little story I’ve got to tell About 3 dope sisters you know so well It started way back in history with Imani, Pamela, And the crafty Jackie B Now life was tough in the B girl house Food was scarce after sharing with their mouse There was nothing in the pantry and nothing in the pan That’s when Jackie B said “I gotta come up with a plan” Her mom said “Jackie, you’re way too small. I appreciate the effort but I don’t want to see you fall. You’re big sister Imani will save the day She’ll sell ole Bessie at the market, now you can go and play.” “But mom” said Jackie “I can help too!” “Jackie” said her mom “You can hardly tie your shoe” -BREAK- So off went Imani With her path directed While Jackie went out back Feeling dejected Fast forward 5 hours And Imani came back No money, no food Just a little bean sack Mom yelled “Imani, Oh what have you done? You sold Bessie for some beans? Our life is done!” Mom and Imani and Pamela Crept away To them this was the start Of their saddest day But Jackie wasn’t phased She had work to do So she grabbed the bag of beans And quickly tied her shoe While the girls were on the sofa Watching dumb TV A plan was being hatched By little Jackie B -BREAK- Laptop in hand Jackie jumped online No time for cartoons No she didn't have the time With the beans by her side She started to design An online store and A project timeline Rare country beans It what she advertised They’re the perfect shape and color They’re the perfect size Just plant them in good soil And water them with care And your yield will be enormous As these are very rare Then some pics for social media To amplify her reach She shot a how-to video To entertain and teach In minutes she had followers Her inbox overflowing Her bean pix they were trending She could see where this was going So she seized the opportunity While her brand was hot She put the beans on auction 1000 coins is what she got Jackie saved the day With wit and determination She didn’t see the roadblocks Just saw the destination She packaged up the beans In shipping pack Postage and a label For a little boy named Jack

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