A Gorgeous Giveaway!!

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

When I was looking for a game to compliment the masjid sight word book, Smart Ark had just the game, but imagine my delight when, browsing around the site, I came upon these lovely dolls. The dolls are made using a hand loom and the dolls are dyed with environmentally friendly dyes. Beautiful, environmentally friendly, and safe in'shaa allaah!

There are six of these gorgeous dolls and five of them come with a prayer rug and clothes in which to pray!

How would you like to win one of these lovely dolls? It gets better. If you win, you can choose which of the six dolls you would like to own. 

If you would like to win one of these beautiful dolls simply enter to win below. Easy, yes?

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Jazakillaahu Khayr Smart Ark for sponsoring this giveaway! 

A Gorgeous Giveaway this Wednesday In'shaa allaah!

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

This Wednesday, 2 SHa`baan 1436 A.H./May 20, 2105, at 12:00 am (midnight, EST), a gorgeous giveaway will open here on A Muslim Child is Born alhamdulillaah! Tell your family and friends, but don't forget to come back and submit your own entry in'shaa allaah! *smile*

I think you're going to like this in'shaa allaah....

Games for Children Between the Ages of 1 - 4

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

Alhamdulillaah, there are many beautiful, well-made toys for young children. These toys have the potential to keep children engaged for substantial amounts of time and they provide crucial learning that aides in development. Today, in'shaa allaah, some will be presented here, and later, craft ideas and activities that cost little or no money will be posted, that children will enjoy in'shaa allaah.  

The first toy is a Junior Ramp:

Children between the ages of 1 1/2 - 3 years old may enjoy sending the different colour cars down the ramp numerous time while they engage in imaginary play. 

The second and third toys, a Wooden Triangle Stacker and a Wooden Square Stacker give children between the ages of 1 1/2  - 3 years old the ability to practice developing their hand-eye coordination. 

The next toy is Small Wooden Stacking & Nesting Bowls, Natural

Young children will spend time learning about size and sequencing and they will also work on fine motor skill development. 

The last toy is a Little Lock Box:

This wooden box has compartments where children can hide objects and toys, it provides pincer-grip practice, and it helps children practice their coordination and manual dexterity skills. Plus, it is very attractive!

Toys such as those presented in this post teach children essential fine motor, hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity skills, and they also have the potential to provide children will quality play that lasts for a sustained period of time. 

Check back soon for crafts and activity ideas that cost little or no money and use materials that are commonly found around the house.
  

Quick Post: Islaamic Sight Words Book: Masjid

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

Alhamdulillaah, here is the fifth book in the Islaamic Sight Words Series, and this book is getting children prepared for the blessed month of Ramadan! When children accompany family to the masjid for taraweeh, they will, in'shaa allaah, recall the learning they engaged in with this mini-workbook.

The instructions for all activities are included in the mini-book, however, if you have any questions about any of the activities, please leave a comment and I will do my best to answer as soon as possible in'shaa allaah. 

You can download the mini-book here, from A Muslim Child is Born's Teacher's Notebook store in'shaa allaah, or below.

After children have completed the Islaamic Sight Words book, they might enjoy the game Build a Masjid from Smart Ark.  

 

In this game, children will work together to build a masjid and they also have the opportunity to work on their math skills. The game emphasizes cooperation and helps young children understand the benefit and fun of working together to accomplish a worthy goal. A wonderful resource to use with the Islaamic Sight Words book! 

Enjoy and Benefit In'shaa allaah!

You Are Invited!

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

For those of you who have and/or teach children in grades 1 and up, you are invited to join a discussion on the need to reconsider our idea of summer vacation and what children do during the roughly three month break from school (of course, you are welcome to join even if you do not have and/or teach children in these grades). The discussion starts today, 16 Rajab 1436/May 5, 2015, and is expected to last until 19 Rajab 1436 (الجُمُعة )/May 8, 2015, in'shaa allaah.

To join the discussion click on the picture or click on the link:

A Muslim Child Grows Up

I am looking forward to hearing your respectful thoughts and ideas about this topic!

Quick Post: Islaamic Sight Words Book - Quran

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

Alhamdulillaah, here is the fourth book in the Islaamic Sight Words Series. 

The instructions for all activities are included in the mini-book, however, if you have any questions about any of the activities, please leave a comment and I will do my best to answer as soon as possible in'shaa allaah. 

You can download the mini-book here or from A Muslim Child is Born's Teacher's Notebook store in'shaa allaah.

Benfit & Enjoy in'shaa allaah!

Quick Post: Islaamic Sight Words Book - Wudhu'

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

Alhamdulillaah, here is the third book in the Islaamic Sight Words Series.

For this book, children will need the following (but if they don't have either item, they can still complete and enjoy the book in'shaa allaah):

1. Magnetic Letters

and

2. Alphabet Stickers

You can buy both from your local dollar store, in'shaa allaah.

Download your free book here or from A Muslim Child is Born's Teacher Notebook Shop in'shaa allaah.

Benefit & Enjoy in'shaa allaah!