Ramadan is a Holy month of fasting for Muslims all around the world.We know the importance of this month from our childhood and it is important for us to teach our kids about this Holy month from a very young age so that they get used to it and take part in this tradition.We can make Ramadan interesting and exciting for kids in many ways such as
- CREATE RAMADAN GIFT BASKET: Before the month of Ramadan begins you can prepare a gift basket for your child with some items such as islamic books,a Ramadan planner,prayer mat,tasbeeh,some candies,Ramadan craft kits etc to make them excited for this month.
- DECORATE YOUR HOUSE: You can involve your child in decorating the house with Ramadan banner,foil balloons,hanging lanterns ,fairy lights,or maybe cardboard masjid.
photo credits:Aiza Junaid
- CREATE A COSY PRAYER CORNER: Decide as a family where you would like to spend your time of the day praying and reading Quran in the house. Then make that a comfy corner by placing some floor cushions,a furry rug and even some fairy lights and also keep your daily dua booklet ,tasbeeh and quran in a nearby basket.
- photo credits:Aiza Junaid
- PRINT RAMADAN ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR CHILD:There are tons of activities on google and pinterest that you can get your child engaged in ,during the month of Ramadan .I have printed some word search,crosswords,Ramadan quiz,water colour mosque silhoute etc.......to keep my daughter busy if she is bored while im busy in iftar preparations or my Ibadah.Ive also printed Ramadan maze which she really likes and enjoys doing 30 days Ramadan challenge.
- MAKE RAMADAN STORIES BASKET:Have a basket with child friendly Ramadan stories of their age and spend some time during the day reading those to them and telling them more facts about this month.
photo credits:Aiza Junaid
- INVOLVE THEM WITH IFTAR PREPARATION:Try to involve kids whatever age group they are,in Iftar preparations as they will feel the importance of it.The younger ones can do simple jobs such setting up the table with plates and cutlery while the older ones can make sandwiches or Ramadan drink etc.
- CREATE A QURAN TRACKER FOR THEM:You can either make a Quran tracker or print one from my previous post on Free Ramadan Printables.If your child is yiung them maybe create a dua memorization chart but if they are on Quran then print a Quran tracker.As my daughter has finished Juzz Amma can read it independently I have printed juzz Amma tracker and when she reads any surah she gives herself a start sticker and its amotivation for her and she is also busy when the rest of the family is praying Quran.
- GIVE YOUNGER ONES A CHANCE TO FAST:No matter how young they are you can teach them to try to fast.Maybe after lunch time you can ask them not to eat anything or drink till Iftar or if they are very young you can ask them not to eat or drink an hour before Iftar and eat with the rest of the family when breaking fast.Also reward them with a small surprise on Fasting.
- TAKE THEM FOR TARAWEEH:If you go for Taraweeh then dont hesitate to take your kids along with them .They will get used to the environment and would see how everyone prays taraweeh and you can ask them to stand besides you and copy you too.
- WATCH ISLAMIC STORIES:Allow kids to spend time screen time by showing them Islamic stories so they dont waste time in other random videos and learn something useful.ZAKY Stories are really good and kids will also enjoy one4kids you tube channel for Islamic stories.Stories of Prophet-Quran stories is also an interesting you tube channel to create your childs interest in Islamic stories.Omar and Hana is also a good channel that you can try!
- HAVE A SADQAH BOX IN YOU HOME OR MAKE ONE:Make a sadqahi to put small amount of money in it everyday and once its full give that amount for charity.This makes them generous and we should also teach them to share toys with family and sibling when they are young to make them generous adults.
How do you try to keep kids busy in the month of Ramadan.Share your activities over here ,I would to hear from you!!
HAPPY RAMADAN!!
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