Ha.. I know, I know.. I'm way behind on posting a Ramadaan activity this year. Well... that's because I have no more nephews to teach, however a wonderful sister reminded me that they are still other children out there that would like to do something fun this Ramadaan. So here it is... my giant Ramadaan Dua' Book!
The purpose of this book:
- To teach children how to 'reflect' on the blessings Allah has bestowed upon us. It's something we (adults) should be doing - so encourage them from now to make it part of their lives.
- One of the best prayers a person can make is "AlhumduliLlah".
- Make Ramadaan fun, and give them a sense of how special it is.
Most of the instructions (on how to assemble this book) are on the pdf file.
After making the book, you'll need to print out 30 pages of the 'alhumduliLlah' page (last page on pdf) - and secure them in the book using the fastners you glued in.
Print out the "Reflective words" - place a word plus a small toy (balloon, date, candy, stickers, etc.) in each cylinder, cover with tissue paper and a rubber band, and stick a number on (provided on pdf).
Each day the child will poke a hole through the right day (example, 3rd fast - so number three), read the 'reflective word' - and think about what he/she is thankful for that relates with that word. Then write about it, and / or draw a picture of it.
Not much to it, but it'll definitely teach them to 'see' how much they have, and insha'Allah appreciate it.
At 2:56 PM, 
Sketched Soul
Wa'alaykum as-salaam wa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatuhu my dearest Eva,
Haha.. alhumduliLlah, very happy you like it. I came up with the idea and made it all yesterday.. phew.. but I know the idea of teaching kids to reflect is great. I used to do that with my Sunday School students, and you'd be surprised how new it is to some.
Oh yes.. we are non-identical twins :D haha. Insha'Allah I'll be emailing soon, to let you know what's happening to you gift.. haha
Lots of Love
Farhana
At 3:26 PM, 
Assalamu'alaikum wr wb,
How are you my dear? Hope Im not late in wishing you a smooth and fruitful Ramadhan this year :)
Very creative and very beneficial ... I love it! :)
Farhana, my dear sister, keep more coming cos I always love reading abt your creative ideas and keep going on the charity causes, Im supporting you if not actively, I support you spiritually thru my du'a, insya'Allah *hugs*
Love,
Adikbongsu
At 7:47 AM, Hajar Alwi
At 6:55 PM,
At 6:17 PM, Sketched Soul
Wa'alaykum as-salaam wa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatuhu my dearest sisters,
Oh my.. I'm so behind. I'm so sorry.. my computer is giving me a few problems these last few days, and it takes foreverrrrr to load any site.
Wayfarer, Ramadaan Mubarak to you too! I totally miss bugging you, hope all is well at your end, insha'Allah.
Adikbongsu, jazaki'Allahu khair for the sweet comment. There is nothing better I could ask for than your dua's.. I appreciate them very, very much. AlhumduliLlah, all is well at my end, just busy.. and behind on a few things.. *grin*.. I pray your Ramadaan is going well thus far.
iMuslimah! Ramadaan Kareem my dearest sister. Please keep me in your prayers.
Ms. Unique, baraka'Allahu feeki. Hope your Ramadaan is going wonderful. Thank you so much for the award, I shall check it out as soon as I'm on my computer (using my sisters for now).
Hajar.. you're back!!! I've been wondering how things all went. Look forward to catching up on things. Thank you for the award.. insha'Allah I shall check it out soon. Ramadaan Mubarak!
Ummabdulbasir, jazaki'Allahu khair for the lovely comment, and for visiting ME :D I checked out your blog, it's wonderrrrrrful, tabarak'Allah. I shall definitely pass it on to other parents, I'm sure they could benefit from everything you have.
Take care sisters, and thank you for taking the time to visit my end of things.
Lots of Love
Farhana
At 3:41 PM, Sketched Soul
At 9:30 PM,
At 5:27 AM, Sketched Soul
At 2:17 PM,
Jazakakallah khairan sis for such a creative blog! ^_^
Have you got anymore ideas on what we could make for Ramadaan! (Doesn't have to be already done, just verbal ideas will do!)
You've really inspired me to make soemthing for Ramdaan, but do you have any ideas suitable for older teens/adults but easy to make by a teen?
I love all your ideas, most especially the duaa book and cave.
Also, if you had to make something 3D based on clothing/drapery, what would you do; any Islamic ideas?
Assalamu Alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu,
You are soo very creative sister Farhana :D! mashaAllah this is soo beautiful :)
Ps- I got your email it's amazing that we have so much in common! subhanAllah