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Top Middle-Grade Books Featuring Muslim Lead Characters From Muslim Authors

September 12, 2020October 6, 2020 Natasha K

I started school as an ESL student. Then in second grade, my teachers moved me to the advanced reading group. I was terrified. Even at 8, I felt like a fraud. It didn’t help that the chapter books I was … Continue reading Top Middle-Grade Books Featuring Muslim Lead Characters From Muslim Authors

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Learning About Allah For Small Children

August 25, 2020 Natasha K

The moment I realized I needed to start Islamic education at home, Kian came home from kindergarten with Bible stories flashcards his classmate gave him. Kids his age were going to Sunday School. It was time to start a more … Continue reading Learning About Allah For Small Children

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Setting Up A Virtual Classroom At Home

August 5, 2020September 12, 2020 Natasha K

This fall my kids are going back to school 100% online. Instead of picking out new clothes and new school supplies, I’m picking out new furniture and organizational products for our in-home work spaces. THE HOME SCHOOL HAUL After completing … Continue reading Setting Up A Virtual Classroom At Home

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The Best Children’s Books About Skin Color

July 28, 2020April 4, 2021 Natasha K

I remember the first time I was made to feel like my skin color was inferior. In 4th grade, as I chatted with my 4th grade crush, he told me my skin was brown because God over baked me. His … Continue reading The Best Children’s Books About Skin Color

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A Guide To Sharing Ramadan In The Classroom For Ages 4-7

May 8, 2019April 3, 2021 Natasha K

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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The Ultimate List Of Picture Books About Ramadan + Reviews

March 4, 2019March 24, 2021 Natasha K

I love children’s books about Ramadan. It is such a hopeful and joyful time for Muslim families across the world. Below is a list of picture books I’ve read to my kids and my reviews.  Lailah’s Lunchbox By Reem Faruqi  … Continue reading The Ultimate List Of Picture Books About Ramadan + Reviews

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4 Books About Tolerance & Equality That Small Children Will Love

January 21, 2019August 1, 2020

Martin Luther King Jr. was a guiding light during my formative years. As the only brown girl for miles, I often had to choose between retaliation and peaceful protest. Dr. King’s word’s gave me enough hope to choose communication, education, … Continue reading 4 Books About Tolerance & Equality That Small Children Will Love

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Reflecting On Martin Luther King Jr. Day With A Muslim Mommy

January 12, 2018August 1, 2020 Natasha K

It was 1987, I was five years old, and my mother and her (fresh off the boat) friends took a trip to Houston.  I walked the beach, trailing the group of young Bangladeshi women dressed in salwars.  When, a blonde … Continue reading Reflecting On Martin Luther King Jr. Day With A Muslim Mommy

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