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Usually a few weeks before the start of Ramadan, I email my sons’ teachers to ask if we can share our special holiday in the classroom. Each year I hold my breath for the response, as many Muslims do when … Continue reading Virtual Ramadan Lesson and Moon Phases Activity
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Ramadan Mubarak! I just taught a room full of preschoolers (from different backgrounds) what that means…I hope. Last month, I asked my sons’ preschool teachers if I could share Ramadan with their classmates. I held my breath as many Muslim Americans … Continue reading A Guide To Sharing Ramadan In The Classroom For Ages 4-7
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This year for Ramadan I created a Ramadan Checklist. I have been thinking about Ramadan since last Ramadan, and felt a bit overwhelmed with how much there is to do. I needed to get it down on paper. Also, I’m … Continue reading The 39 To Dos On My Ramadan Checklist
My kids love Mira The Royal Detective. So our family was thrilled when I heard there would be an Eid celebration episode. The Eid Mubarak song from that episode is playing on repeat in our home. It’s time to celebrate! … Continue reading DIY: Make Your Own Eidi Envelopes
In my search for the perfect photo frame craft for Eid photos, I stumbled upon the origami photo frame. I was so taken by the fact that the frame looks like the 8 point Islamic Star. I put my own … Continue reading How To: Islamic Star Origami Frame
Resist art is fun for artists young and old. This project was completed by ages 5-38 in our home. My tutorial is inspired by the Deep Space Sparkle’s Abstract Art lesson and the Jama Masjid in New Delhi. Mughal emperor … Continue reading How To: Watercolor Resist Mosque Painting
I made my first Ramadan wreath last year, but when I saw this Moon Wreath I knew I had to make a few more. (I will say, I am a bit disenchanted with how this retailer has ignored Ramadan, but … Continue reading How To: Ramadan Floral Moon Wreath
Ramadan Mubarak! Every year I ask my sons’ teachers if I can share Ramadan in the classroom. As a Muslim American, it is intimidating to put myself out there. Every year, I hold my breath to see what the new … Continue reading A Guide To Sharing Ramadan In The Classroom For Ages 8-12
After a year of Zoom, I have grown an appreciation for educational instruction through video! So when it was time to share Ramadan resources with my sons’ teachers, I scoured YouTube for the best resources. I wasn’t able to find … Continue reading The Best Ramadan Resources On YouTube For Ages 4-7
Three years ago, during Black History Month, I started sharing stories of Black American Muslims, which date back to 1522. This year, I would like to share a few ways I’ve found to support the Black Muslim community. Donate Donate To MuslimARC’s … Continue reading Supporting The Black Muslim American Community
This year all the first graders in Kian’s classroom had to answer, “What holiday does your family celebrate in the winter?” After 20 kids said, “My family celebrates Christmas.”And 3 kids said, “Hannukah”And 1 kid said “Christmas and Kwanzaa”Kian said … Continue reading 10 Ways To Celebrate The Winter Solstice Season
These books have touched my soul in a spectaular way. They’ve seen me, they’ve made me a better human, mother, wife, daughter, citizen. I whole-heartedly recommend them. 40 Rules Of Love by Elif Shafak “The Forty Rules of Love unfolds two … Continue reading My Favorite Islam Inspired Books For Women
