One of my favorite childhood memories was reading Amelia Bedelia stories. I now see the smiles and giggles in my own children as we read through these same stories together. They include many play on words of silliness that leave you turning for more. They’re engaging stories with a fun writing style that include idioms, […]
Surat Al-Fil is a wonderful story from the Quran that will teach children about the might of Allah SWT! We simplified the surah into a story which you can find here (Surat Al Fil Art Class Story). Check out these puppets made out of templates & popsicle sticks to help children tell the story along […]
It’s that time of year again- alhamdulilah!!! Eid, Eid, Eid- everywhere! From the sweet aroma of freshly baked goodies in your home to the neatly wrapped gifts gathering aside- it sure smells and feels like Eid! Bright lights of décor shine through the halls as endless goodie bags filled with happiness galore pile up- stuffed […]
It’s that time of year again! Yes, EID and BACK TO SCHOOL! Whether your deciding to school virtually, in-person, or home-school – add Zam Zam water to your “Eid” and “Beginning of the School Year” celebration. This is a wonderful opportunity to teach your children the du’aa for Zam Zam water. Also, to remind them […]
Making a time capsule is a wonderful way to reflect on the importance of time, as well as boosting excitement to being more productive! Take the opportunity when doing this project to reflect on Suratul Asr. Breakdown your day with your child or students, to see where their time is going and what their spending […]
A wonderful way to teach important stories we’d like our children to learn is by telling a story in a creative way. In this case, we take the stories of the Prophet’s and summarize them in a simple manner while highlighting key words to keep them engaged. As we read the story, we created flash […]
Learning about the Khulafaa’ can be an excellent way to learn about the history of Islam. In addition, it is also an opportunity to learn about the characteristics of the sahaba (companions). These are characteristics that help us with the tarbiyah (spiritual upbringing) of our children and students, as we learn about their stories and try to […]