RAMADAN PREP RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN

Ramadan is fast approaching and sometimes we get caught up in our own physical and spiritual prep, preparing the home and other things that we forget to carry the children along. Preparing our children for this special month is essential to cultivate enthusiasm and enable them feel more connected to the spirit of Ramadan and intentional in fulfill some of its rituals. With this in mind, we have curated a concise list of resources to help you prepare your little ones for the blessed month. 

BOOKS

Books are our go-to resource at Muslim Homeschool NG and alhamdulillah, these days there’s a book on everything!

So here are some of our book and journal recommendations for you:

Preschool & Pre K years

1. Hassan & Aneesa Love Ramadan: This short and sweet story follows siblings Hassan and Aneesa, as they experience and learn about the beautiful rituals of Ramadan with their parents and friends.

1. It’s Ramadan, Curious George: Curious George is eager for Ramadan to begin. He is excited to help with preparations, looking out for the moon and keeping his friend, Kareem accountable throughout Ramadan.

KG to Elementary years

1. Ramadan Moon: In this poetic rendition that follows Ramadan from one new moon to the next, we get a glimpse of the inner and emotional dimensions of Ramadan.

1. My first book about Ramadan: This book, with its vibrant illustrations, presents Ramadan and fasting as a pillar of Islam in a simple and beautiful way to children.

1. My little Legacy Ramadan Journal: A beautiful guided journal and activity book designed for children to take them on an interactive educational journey through Ramadan and the Qur’aan.

Pre Teens & Teens years

1. Ameena’s Ramadan Diary: Ameena is a Junior Marketing Executive who is determined to make the upcoming Ramadan a real success. In this book, she takes us through her prep process through daily journal entries, sharing practical tips, Ayaat, Ahadith and resources as she learns along the way. 

1. Connecting with Allah: A beautiful collection of poems and reflection prompts written in simple language for young muslims. Though this book is not about Ramadan, it is a wonderful resource for learning and connecting with the beautiful names and attributes of Allah in preparation for and during Ramadan.

ACTIVITY SHEETS & VIDEOS

Activity sheets are a great hands-on learning resource to have, so here are a few free activity sheets and bundles for your little ones:

1. Allamah Education: This FREE activity bundle has everything from an Islamic integrated unit on the moon, craft activities, lap book to colouring sheets.

1. Arabic Seeds: The Arabic seed Ramadan Unit includes a read-aloud video and printable on numbers and Ramadan, printable colouring card and poster, flashcards and sentence strips, words and letter recognition worksheets, all accessible for free.

1. A Muslim Homeschool: This free bundle includes a pre-Ramadan prep planner, Ramadan journals, colouring and activity sheets.

1. Muslim Homeschool NG: Ramadan jar of good deeds activity guide sheet and Oreo moon activity guide sheet are accessible to download for free.

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May Allah allow us to reach Ramadan, aameen!