Category: Creativity

Ramadan Craft – Ramadan Windsock

  Asalaam ‘Alaikum, Today we broke out the craft materials and decided to see what we could come up with. We’ve had materials to make a windsock for some time now, but never got around to making them. So, today we decided to combine our craft materials to make a Ramadan Windsock. While we normally...

Use Your Imagination When Encouraging Imaginative Play!

  Asalaam ‘Alaikum: Sometimes we can overlook the obvious – at least that is definitely true for me sometimes. For the longest time I have struggled with – and wondered why my children never play with their dolls. I know, it is a strange thing to worry about, but as a child I have fond...

Fun with Puzzles, Books, and Building Blocks for the Young Homeschooled Child

  Asalaam ‘Alaikum: Here are a few ideas related to playing with puzzles, blocks and transportation toys. Don’t worry if your child is a boy or a girl – these items will definitely keep them busy and happy, masha’Allah.   PUZZLE FUN: When I had my first child – I went by the book. I...

Imaginative Play and Using Manipulatives with the Young Homeschooled Child

  Asalaam ‘Alaikum: Today I am going to talk about keeping your younger child busy with imaginative play and manipulatives. Insha’Allah this will give you more than a few ideas. IMAGINATIVE PLAY: Children love to use their imagination. Provide your child with as many opportunities and tools to use their imagination. You would be surprised...

Coloring & Cutting Fun for the Young Homeschooled Child

  Asalaam ‘Alaikum: Here are a few ideas relating to coloring and cutting. Insha’Allah you will find some beneficial ideas here. COLORING FUN: Young children love to color – but beware that the younger the child, the faster they will get “finished”. While we homeschooled early last year, I would give my youngest a piece...

Sewing Prayer Garments & Hijab for the Muslim Child

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: I’d love to just be able to buy the things I need – but I rarely easily find what I need. When purchasing prayer garments for yourself or your children – or buying hijabs as well – you run into a few dilemmas: (1) you can buy a reasonably priced one that will...