We’re getting into the spirit of Ramadan a little earlier this year. I mean how can we not! With all these gorgeous décor around, I think it’s time we all start decorating. After all, my favourite childhood memories were filled with colour and joy {& heaps of balloons!} Here’s my list for a themed Ramadan and
[ Read More ]As Ramadan is approaching, parents across the world are preparing for this blessed month in different ways. One of the most useful preparations is to make sure that you have enough activities to occupy your children while you might be busy with prayer, study or home duties. There are some great Ramadan books available,
[ Read More ]Who: Amran Abdi (Author) What: Book for young Muslimahs Features: English ‘The Rainbow Hijab’ follows the tale of a young girl who upon losing her favourite hijab uncovers the value it holds. Will things ever be the same without her colourful companion? This book aims to portray the value the hijab holds with Muslim women. It
[ Read More ]Who: Razeena Gutta What: Educational App for Little Muslims Features: 18 mini games for children 2-8 years ‘We’re Little Muslims’ is an interactive educational app which takes you on the journey of Faatimah and Ahmed. Children will be able to learn: English and Arabic Numbers English and Arabic Alphabet Islamic phrases Diversity and Gratitude Allah’s Names and
[ Read More ]Teaching children how to make Wudu is a fun yet important part of their learning. There are a lot of great products out there to make learning Wudu easier, and to help them remember the steps effectively. Of course we also need to be mindful of, and teach why we make Wudu, what breaks Wudu, and
[ Read More ]It’s the month of Rabi’al Awwal and as we all know it is the month of the birth our beloved Prophet Muhammed (SAW). Whether you celebrate his birth or not, I think we could all agree that being in this month serves as a valuable reminder. I know in our house, we have started talking
[ Read More ]Who: Alif Baa What: Arabic Alphabet Gaming App Features: Interactive games, Progress Tracking, Different Levels + more! An interesting and fun way to teach children the Arabic Alphabet. With this app, children can develop their skills by tracing letters, unjumbling and identifying letters, and by learning to recognise the letters. Children journey through the game whilst
[ Read More ]The greatest and most noble form of worship is du’a. Our young Muslim kids take time to learn how to read Salaah properly, or perform other acts of worship, but learning when and how to make du’a is one of the easier things to teach them. Allah has favoured certain times for du’a. This makes
[ Read More ]Who: Asmaa Hussein What: Picture book Features: 36 pages, soft cover It’s Yasmine’s first day of school and she has butterflies in her tummy! Speaking of her tummy, what’s that little round thing on it called again? And what is it for anyway? Yasmine’s Belly Button is a touching story that explores the depth of love in
[ Read More ]Who: Fitrah Journal What: Magazine for Homeschoolers Features: Articles on Homeschooling by various authors. Whether you are a seasoned homeschooler or just curious about this educational option for your children, Fitra Journal offers a community of Muslim homeschoolers’ experiences so that we may travel this less-worn path together, in sha Allah. Our diverse contributors hail from both
[ Read More ]It’s that special time of the year where Muslims embark on a once in a lifetime journey. Get ready to keep the Hajj spirit alive in the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah. Here are 10 fun ways to help make learning easy: 1. Get Crafting Why not create a storyboard/diorama to get the children visualising steps to complete
[ Read More ]Who: Modest Munchies What: Sheep craft Features: Free printable sheep and tags. This makes a cute craft for kids around Eid ul Adha or anytime of the year. It includes printable sheep and printable labels. Use this as a gift for little kids, as a craft to keep kids busy during Eid festivities or just for
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