Ramadan Busy Box
Ramadan is just around the corner. As adults, we journey through Ramadan through fasting and devotion. Children need a journey through Ramadan that's perfect for them. The Ramadan Busy Box connects children to the spirit of Ramadan - teaching them deeper concepts of reflection, charity, community, and the heart of Ramadan through play.
Perfect for ages 5-12
- Discover Allah's Glory through a seed planting activity
- Deepen community bonds through appreciation of sadaqa
- Bring back traditions through lantern making activity
- Build devotion in little hearts through a tasbih making activity
- Cherish divine beauty through explanations of the moon phases
- Create family moments with 2 read aloud books. 'Tis the Night Before Eid by Yasmin Rashidi and The Story of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (s) by Humera Malik
- Connect with iftar for even the young ones who may not be fasting this year through placemat design activities
Contents:
1. Plant a seed activity - 1 compostable pot, dehydrated soil puck, seed packet, discover Allah's Glory instruction sheet.
2. Sadaqa jar activity - 1 glass jar, colored paper, tissue paper, community and bonds instruction sheet.
3. Moon garland activity - 8 precut circles, twine, cherish divine beauty instruction sheet.
4. Placemat/Poster activity - cardstock, colored paper, self-adhesive laminating sheets, connect to iftaar instruction sheet.
5. Lantern sun catcher - precut lanterns, tissue paper, laminating sheets, bring back traditions instruction sheet.
6. Tasbih activity - 33 wooden beads, string, tassel, linen pouch, building deeper devotion instruction sheet.
7. Books: 'Tis the Night Before Eid by Yasmin Rashidi and The Story of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (s) by Humera Malik
8. My Ramadan Journey sheet - journey game board and tracker to help children see their efforts during the month.
9. Bonus materials - weekly reflections, healthy kid-friendly recipes, journal to keep track of their Ramadan experience and more.
**Treat Pack - please inform us of any allergies**