Monthly Archive: May 2006

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...

Arabic Alphabet Bingo Game

Asalaam ‘Alaikum Everyone: Our newest project has been the Arabic Alphabet Bingo Game. While I made it a while ago, it has sat on the shelf. Well, we finally broke it out and played a few games. Don’t tell the kids – they think they are having fun. My kids still struggle with quite a...

Arabic Moveable Alphabet (Part Two)

Arabic Moveable Alphabet (Part Two)

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: Here are some additional ideas for using the Arabic Moveable Alphabet with your child – I am sure I will come up with more in the future. 1. Scramble the letters up and have your child place them in alphabetical order on the floor. 2. Put two letters together (missing a letter in...

Arabic Letter Magnets

Asalaam’ Alaikum: I can’t believe how many projects I started a long time ago and I’m now finally able to complete them, alhumdulilah. Finally, a sense of accomplishment! This is one of those projects I started a while ago, but didn’t complete until now – Arabic Letter Magnets. For directions and a free template for...

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...

Instant Math StoryMats

Asalaam 'Alaikum: Note: I am also going to post this under "Arabic Learning Materials."  I have found several things in my search that work well with both English and Arabic learning.  If you have an Arabic speaker in the house, they could easily translate these short stories and use them to learn Arabic Math Skills.  Or,...