Tagged: Creativity

Ramadan Lessons are finally here!

Ramadan Lessons are finally here!

  Asalaam’ Alaikum: Masha’Allah, it is that time of year again. Ramadhan Mubarrak! I hope, insha’Allah, that you and your families have a blessed Ramadan full of love, learning and the many blessings of this special time of year. I know many of you have been wondering where my Ramadan Bulletin Board and Ramadan Lessons...

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...

Creative Writing

Why take the Creative out of Writing? Teaching Your Child to Love to Write.

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: I know that being a writer at heart causes me to be biased about writing – so you should probably keep that in mind. However, I do feel that learning to write – and learning to enjoy writing are just as important as the other arts. I have found many occasions in my...

Ramadan Lessons, Crafts and Activities

  Asalaam’ Alaikum: There are some wonderful sites available out there with lesson plans, craft ideas and other activities to teach your children about Ramadan. We haven’t added a lot to the materials available over the years – unfortunately – you still find many of the top sites listed under “Ramadan” are sites more geared...

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...