One of the quickest ways of increasing our level of gratitude is by recognizing the blessings around us. To take it a step further, is to be aware of blessings and acts of kindness that Allah SWT sends our way through His creation. Thanking and appreciating others for the good they do towards us will […]
We were recently looking for resources to help our upper elementary and middle school students practice their penmanship (in both manuscript and cursive), a skill that seems to be decreasing in these days of technology, more so during the major shift to online learning. This inspired an idea…. To make penmanship lessons more meaningful, we […]
We can NEVER repay our parents for everything they have done for us. What we can do is give them the BEST. GIFT. EVER. Du’aa. This is a beautiful du’aa to understand and memorize. Not only should we have our children or students understand and memorize this du’aa, but we need to TRAIN them to […]
Bismillah Chef is a cookbook designed to inspire and teach kids the superpower of cooking and God-consciousness. Each recipe has a unique story that ties back to the recipe, making it a memorable and enjoyable experience for kids! What is Bismillah Chef? Bismillah Chef is a cookbook written especially for Muslim kids. So is it just a cookbook? It’s […]
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, […]
When you are counting down to something, you are usually really excited about it. With Ramadan it’s different, it’s a bittersweet countdown, because you don’t want Ramadan to end, but you really want Eid to come. This is a simple countdown for your child to keep track of the days in Ramadan. You can label […]
There are many milestones that we work towards ensuring our young children and students reach on their path to success. One goal that should definitely be on that list of goals is learning Ayatul Kursi. Ayatul Kursi, also known as the verse of the Throne, is the 255th ayah (verse) of Suratul Baqarah. This ayah […]
A simple and fun song to teach your kids or students to get them in the Ramadan mood! Alhamdulillah Ramadan SongWritten by: Inspiring the Love of Islam (M.A) Alhamdulillah, I have eyes so I can see the Helal Alhamdulillah, I have a nose so I can smell my Suhoor Alhamdulillah, I have hands so I […]
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 […]
We all know the importance of being grateful and we try to practice gratitude in our daily lives. Sometimes when we ask kids what they are grateful for, we get very common answers: our eyes, our health, our family. These are all true blessings indeed, Alhamdulillah! Here is an activity designed to help kids think […]
Here is an idea for a creative way to teach three of the arabic letters (ج ح خ): You see, there are three brothers in the Arabic Alphabet: ج ح خ Each one of them has a funny story for your child or student to remember. One day, letter خ was taking a walk in […]
Looking for a creative way to review or practice Surah’s that your child or students have already learned or memorized? Well, here is an idea: Designate a cup or bucket to be the “Qur’an Bucket.” Write down the name of the Surah memorized or learned on a popsicle stick and add it to the bucket. […]
Here is an idea for a creative way to teach three of the Arabic Alphabet (ج ح خ): You see, there are three brothers in the Arabic Alphabet: ج ح خ . Each one of them has a funny story for your child or student to remember. Everything he saw he ate, everything you can […]
Alhamdulillah for the blessing of making it to another month! In an effort to bring awareness to the Islamic Months, we have created an Islamic Month Banner for the month of Safar. This banner can be used to hang in your masjid, school, classroom, home, or office. Have your kids or students cut out the banner and […]
Subhanallah, how time flies! We are now entering a new Islamic year! Alhamdulillah for the blessing of making it to another YEAR! In an effort to bring awareness to the Islamic Months, we have created an Islamic Month Banner for the month of Muharrum. This banner can be used to hang in your masjid, school, classroom, home, […]