Science Rocks!<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>2. Gross Science: 25 experiments for the Disgusting Side of Science, Paul Beck, Scholastic\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/span>I suggest you provide a large mess tray. Right now my kitchen counter is covered in water, oil and molasses!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>Sahaba Sessions<\/span><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>Usually in the summers, I do a short Islamic reminder after salatul Dhuhr. If you work during the day, after Asr or before Magrib are also good.\u00a0 It\u2019s a nice calm time of the day. Often it\u2019s a hadith, aqeeda concept, or short story. This year inshaAllah, I plan to do the lessons from the Sahaba. After each session we will talk about the positive character traits of that sahaba and discuss how we can work towards good character. Also, inshaAllah I hope to ask the children to tell the story at Islamic summer school which will occur for a few hours twice a week.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>We like the series \u201cCompanions of the Prophet\u201d by Abdul Wahid Hamid.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>Ramadaan and the Night Skies:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nInshaAllah this year, as we prepare for Ramadaan, I plan to visit our local planetarium and see what they have to offer. Fortunately, my children are now at an age where they can stay up late enough to attend evening viewings at the observatory. Maybe we\u2019ll choose our favorite planet or star to write a creative story. Also, inshaAllah we will discuss Quranic ayat that mention astronomical concepts. I\u2019m so excited. I have a glow in the dark t-shirt with the constellations on it. My kids will love it!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>Outdoor Play:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nI\u2019ve invested in my first pair of soccer shoes. I played on the turf the other day and slipped often. I needed more grip and the exercise will be great! While most of the kids will be at the pool this summer, I thought my son may need a soccer buddy \ud83d\ude42 Also, I am working on my shooting skills because basketball is a family favorite. Alhamdullilah, we signed the kids up for basketball and soccer camps and they are super excited. As a family, I think we will take a few more hikes down by the river and definitely stop for ice cream!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>Gardening:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nWe started some seedlings in a pot. They did awesome Alhamdullilah! Just three flower pots and then some herbs. It took a total of two hours to buy the material and plant it. The kids made dua as they planted. They love the daily watering routine. Herbs are great because they grow fast and the kids can taste test \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>Farmer\u2019s Market:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nKids love fresh produce. The fruits, veggies, herbs, fresh cheeses and bread are awesome. It\u2019s a good place to teach kids about healthy eating habits. Also, they learn about being environmentally conscious and about how things are grown. Our market also sells home made soaps, cremes and facial cleansers. These cleansers are free of toxic chemicals and the kids love to choose a new scent every couple of weeks. Last time we chose 2 bars, lavender mint and chocolate.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>Library Visits<\/span><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nLet\u2019s not forget our best friend on a rainy day \ud83d\ude42 I\u2019ve noticed many libraries and local bookstores are offering reading incentives. If you read a certain amount of books you can enter a contest to win a prize. Also, stop by the kids cook book section. Maybe they can learn to make their own healthy snacks! Most libraries also offer some summer time programs like crafts, lego activities and story time. The often have a local news board that can lead you to other interesting events in your community.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>I\u2019m sure the Grow Mama family has lots more great ideas. Please share!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSarah Ibrahim<\/p>\n
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Alhamdulillah summer has begun!\u00a0 Unfotunately one of my children, ruptured his ear drum. So this summer, we have to come up with\u00a0 exciting activities that do\u00a0 not include water slides, pools and squirt guns. Here are some of our ideas and we hope you will join in with more of your brilliant thoughts. \u00a0Science club: […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1573,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[1030,1111,1237,1282],"class_list":["post-4354","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-motherhood","tag-ramadan-activities-for-kids","tag-sarah-ibrahim","tag-summer-activities-for-the-family","tag-teaching-kids-about-sahaba"],"yoast_head":"\n
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Alhamdulillah summer has begun!\u00a0 Unfotunately one of my children, ruptured his ear drum. So this summer, we have to come up with\u00a0 exciting activities that do\u00a0 not include water slides, pools and squirt guns. Here are some of our ideas and we hope you will join in with more of your brilliant thoughts.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n