Seerah Books for kids About the Prophet Muhammad

It’s Rabi’ al awal. How do you teach your kids about the importance of this Islamic month. Leave me a comment 👇🏼 to let me know. We use Seerah Books for kids to encourage learning about the Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم)

Eid Gift Ideas for Children

In our family, we skip grand birthday celebrations and enjoy a quiet evening instead. There’s no presents or balloons, just each other’s company over a nice dinner either at home or at a favorite restaurant. But when Eid comes around, since it’s the only time the children receive gifts, we take that very seriously andContinue reading “Eid Gift Ideas for Children”

Kids Crafts and Activities for Ramadan Iftar Parties

As we prepare for a weekend of Ramadan Iftar parties, let’s not forget our little ones who are also very excited for this month. Children do not enjoy parties the same way we adults do. While the samosas and dressing up was an integral part of my childhood memory, children today require a little moreContinue reading “Kids Crafts and Activities for Ramadan Iftar Parties”

Getting Ready for Ramadan 2019

Growing up in South Florida, we had very little connection to Islam outside of our home. Ramadan was the exception. It was the one month during the entire year when we as kids felt excited and happy to be muslims. Being in a non-muslim majority community, fasting during school hours was an added burden, butContinue reading “Getting Ready for Ramadan 2019”

99 Names of Allah Memory Game Review

When Faithful Kids Games sent us this beautiful memory card game set with the 99 names of Allah, I was a little skeptical  since the kids are older and I didn’t know if they would enjoy a memory card game. BUT they loved it! Yesterday, when the babies were asleep , the older three enjoyedContinue reading “99 Names of Allah Memory Game Review”

7 Activities for an Indoor Relay Race

Looking for a fun and easy way to keep kids entertainment during school breaks? An indoor relay race is the perfect indoor activity for a cold winter day or any other time when you want to stay indoors. Everything I needed to set up this indoor activity was purchased from either the dollar store, createdContinue reading “7 Activities for an Indoor Relay Race”

Montessori Coin Box Tutorial

One of my favorite montessori activities for 12-18 months is the coin box. Really, it’s because there’s so much nostalgia associated with this activity, for me. When my eldest was born, 10 years ago, the hubby and I were just starting out and couldn’t really afford much of anything, let alone, expensive montessori materials forContinue reading “Montessori Coin Box Tutorial”

Fall themed Storybook Party

Fall is the perfect time for a themed party here in South Florida. Here are details of how I plan and execute my Storybook Costume Parties for kids. LOCATION: My Home TIME: Immediately after Maghrib I had limited space to work with, so I asked everyone to pray at home. MENU: Pot luck style DECOR:Continue reading “Fall themed Storybook Party”

November Book recommendations for 9 year olds

Big A loves reading. In fact, she was the first of her siblings to develop a love for books. She loves getting lost in a good book. Even though she can read and re-read a book a hundred times and still enjoy it the same way she did the first time she read it, IContinue reading “November Book recommendations for 9 year olds”