How I use a Mommy and Me Journal to connect with my children
One of the easiest way to connect with your child when he or she is going through troubled times is to offer a Mommy and Me Journal.
Kids Activities
Journaling for Kids : 10 Reasons Why Your Child needs a Journal
One of the best way to encourage your child’s emotional intelligence, confidence and connection with you is to give them a Journal to write in . In this post, we talk about Journaling for Kids – why your child needs a journal and how to get started with them!
70+ Fun Activities to do with kids at home
Here are some fun activities to do with kids when you are stuck at home. Whether you have toddlers, preschoolers or bigger kids, your children will need activities to keep them busy during this lockdown. Little children may need guided play but as kids grow up, they generally find their own ideas. I highly encourage …
10 Ramadan Activities for Teens and Tweens
Inside: What kind of Ramadan activities can teens and tweens do. Ideas that should be encouraged for the youth to be productive and better Muslims.
How to make an Origami Crow Puppet
In this post: Find how to make an Origami Crow Puppet craft. You can use this for story time or just as a kids craft activity. It is quick to make and a really fun puppet to play with!
Lantern Telling time Activity Cards
Here is another Ramadan Printable activity for you – Lantern Telling Time Activity Cards. Do your children know how to tell time? I have a 5 and 6 year old who are struggling. I created this Ramadan themed telling time puzzles that can help teach children about reading clocks.
Five Pillars of Islam Printable Counting Cards
Are you looking for a fun Five Pillars of Islam Activity? These printable puzzle cards are perfect for home and school activities… Can your children skip count? Whether you are getting them ready to learn about Ramadan or anytime through the year, these DIY puzzles help children practice skip counting while learning about the Five …
Cute Happy Birthday Activity Pages | Printables for Kindergarten
Whether at school or at home, Birthday Activity Pages are a great way to make memories of the year that has passed by and celebrate your child’s academic progress. Let me help you make their day special. Bake a cake, decorate a bit, call their friends and then print these cute Happy Birthday Activity Pages for …
Binaye Blocks: Quran Based STEM Toy Review
Inside: We review a STEM toy that teaches children the message of the Quran through play. Have your children ever asked you why people are different colored? Binaye Blocks has two STEM based toys. We are talking about Dahlia and Ali at the Start of it All and what Binaye Blocks is all about.
Felt Penguin Softie – Kid Made Sewing Project
Do you have a child interested in learning to sew? My 10 year old son made his very first Sew a Softie project. We are sharing the Kid made Sewing Project below to show you how easy it is to teach kids to sew.
Beach Themed Printable Worksheets for Preschool and Kindergarten
Are you ready for summer fun? Here is a free Beach Themed Printable Worksheets for Preschool and Kindergarten aged children. I love Printable activities for kids! They are a perfect way to keep a child engaged and learning without it seeming like they are studying! I created a Summer Activity Pack for my kids this month. …
Ramadan Themed Invitation to play – Lantern Play dough Mats
Inside: Lantern Play dough Mats – a fun way to play with Play dough. It is for our Ramadan themed invitation to play. Make a decorate a lantern with our free playdough mats.
Ramadan and Eid Activity Book – Crafts and Coloring Activities
Crafts and Coloring Activities in Ramadan are a very easy way to teach children about the culture and traditions of this Holy Month. Here is a Ramadan and Eid Activity Book that I created just for you!
Origami Frog Craft for Kids
My daughter demanded that we make a frog for her teacher. Frog, because they are studying about Frogs. For the teacher because, well… you have to impress your teacher, right? So here is a fun little Origami Frog Craft for kids to try.
The Giant list of ABC Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Inside: Lots of Abc activities for toddlers and preschoolers including free printable worksheets, art, craft, sensory, Montessori, ABC book themes and even kids lunch box ideas with alphabets.
Easy Ice Cream Craft and Sorting Activity for Preschoolers
This morning, my 3 year old practiced writing the letter I. We made this very simple ice cream craft. She enjoyed learning the letter as well as matching colors. Along the way we practiced some motor skills too. If you have a little toddler or preschooler, do try it with them.
Decorate a Jambiya : Crafts for Kids
In this post: Janbiya is the the traditional dagger that is worn at special occasions by Arab men in the Arabian Peninsula. We share a tutorial for a Janbiya kids craft. Janbiya, Jambiya, khanjar, Khanjara… there are many variations of the name and spellings but it is found in almost all traditions in Arabian Peninsula (UAE, …
Mess Free Painting for Toddlers and Babies: Water Painting
Here is a fun idea for your little one: Mess free painting for toddlers and babies . Painting with water is a fantastic way to distract a baby when you need 5 minutes! You know that moment when you have to go to the loo but your toddler won’t let you? She is clinging to …
Pompom Monsters Using Scrap Fabric
A few months ago, we made T-shirt yarn out of old Tee shirts. We had lots of scraps remaining from the project that we made. My kids found it amusing to tie these fabric scraps and play with them. We came up with a craft that all three of my kids enjoyed. Using just the …
Top Ten Rainbow Loom Bracelet Tutorials
Did you know that making Rainbow loom bracelets can help your child sharpen his problem solving skills as well as give him a sense of accomplishment? We are sharing today the top ten Rainbow Loom bracelet tutorials that we love! My son brought the craze home from school and we started making little curios …
Kite Craft using Gift Wrapping Paper
Here is a gift wrapping paper collage and a Kite craft that you can make by upcycling the gift wrapping paper that came with presents. Don’t you just hate throwing away all that prettiness?
The Best Printable Activities and Crafts For Ramadan
Inside: Ramadan printables for kids and adults. Find everything from Ramadan decorations and planners to help muslim parents to worksheets and activities for their kids. As part of the Ramadan for Kids Series, I’d like to share some printable activities and crafts for Ramadan. Every year, during Ramadan, I do lots of activities with my …
The Morals of Believer Book and Activity
Welcome to day 2 of the #A-Zof Akhlaaq series. This series is part of the Ramadan for kids activities and today we are talking about the letter B. B is for Believers. We have The Morals of Believer Book and activity to help remember the words from this book. This book is beautiful reminder as to what …
50 Greeting Card Ideas For Toddlers
One of the best way to get kids to show their gratitude and love for family members is to make home made greeting cards and gifts. Today I have examples of 50 Greeting Card Ideas for toddlers to make. I hope these inspire you and your child to make kid made birthday cards, Father’s Day, Mother’s day …