Category: Creative Writing

Storytelling (Update)

Storytelling (Update)

Asalaam 'Alaikum: Just thought I'd let you know how things went with our first storytelling session.  Well, for some reason the girls loved it a lot.  They thought it was cool that the characters I talked about were a lot like them in character and personality.  I actually had their full attention the entire time...

Storytelling

Storytelling

Asalaam 'Alaikum: I've been doing a bit of reading lately – it's amazing that I've actually been able to find the time.  I got several books from the library on different topics and read each book when I'm in the mood for that topic.  My latest and most interesting book so far has been "Tell...

Two Rabbits and a Beautiful Sound

Two Rabbits and a Beautiful Sound

Asalaam 'Alaikum: I wrote this short story quite a while ago for my daughter – since she loved stories, I thought it would be a great way to introduce her to the surahs.  So, this was my start.  At that age, she just complained – hey, where are the pictures?  So, I broke them out this...

I Have Two Hands

I Have Two Hands

Asalaam 'Alaikum:   For some reason I was bitten by the creative bug today and came up with this little song (nasheed) that you can sing with your child and include in your "Allah Made Hands" lesson plan.  Sorry I can't provide any idea of how to sing it though – it is just in...