The cartoon
Lyle, Lexi and the Magical Mango Tree — an animated singalong that teaches eleven everyday Patois phrases through repetition and dance.
Patios Play — Jamaican Patois cartoons and printables for kids
Sunny, singalong lessons for ages 4–9. Kids meet Lyle and Lexi under the magical mango tree, pick up everyday Jamaican Patois, then practise it with free printable posters, quizzes and handwriting sheets.
What's inside
Printable phrase poster
A one-page classroom primer with every phrase and its meaning, sized for US Letter.
Comprehension quiz
Matching, multiple choice and fill-in questions, with a teacher's answer key.
Handwriting practice
Trace-and-write sheets with hollow letters, ruled guides and space for kids to try it themselves.
Interactive games
Matching, multiple choice and word scramble mini-games kids can play in the browser.
The phrases kids learn
- Wah gwaan?
- What's up?
- Mi deh yah
- I'm here / I'm good
- How yuh stay?
- How are you?
- Mi good
- I'm fine
- Tanks / Welkom
- Thank you / You're welcome
- Irie
- Everything is okay / cool
- Big up / Respect
- Shout out / Praise
- Mek wi go
- Let's go
- Come yah
- Come here
- Walk good
- Goodbye / Travel safely
- Likkle more
- See you later