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Ramadan writing activities might not be top of your priority list while planning for Ramadan but if you homeschool you know what a struggle Ramadan homeschooling can be. It’s a challenge to balance schooling with fasting and other ibaadah. Some families like to take the whole month off but for others that just isn’t an option. If you are homeschooling this Ramadan you likely want to introduce Ramadan content into your lessons so that you can make the most of each precious hour.
Here are 5 ideas for a range of ages to develop their writing skills while still focusing on Ramadan and ibaadah!
This Ramadan flipbook is perfect for kids aged 7-11. It focuses on the main questions of Ramadan like what is Ramadan and who fasts the month? These may seem like obvious questions but children often can’t express the answers succinctly. It comes with a handy information sheet and is even great for non-Muslim kids to learn about Ramadan.
Lots of kids are reluctant writers and this Ramadan writing activity is engaging and gets kids excited.
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Got a range of ages to cater for? These Ramadan writing crafts are perfect because you can easily customise them. The writing pages include options for pre-writers, beginner writers and more confident writers. Plus the toppers are customisable so kids can choose their favourite. The craft element makes them special and presentable which naturally encourages kids to do their best work.
These work really well in Muslim homeschools but actually they are perfect for madrasas, Islamic schools and community Ramadan gatherings!
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Another Ramadan writing activity that is great for primary-aged kids is copywork. Ramadan is the month of the Qur’an but many children haven’t built the fluency to read it quite yet. Qur’anic copywork is a great way to connect and reflect on the Qur’an while also improving letter formation and stamina.
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Ramadan writing prompts are a great independent activity. Ramadan is a very busy month for you and any writing prompts like copywork do not require a lot of teacher/parent input. You can use a range of writing prompts for example a story prompt about an unexpected guest at iftar time or a descriptive prompt about a favourite Ramadan memory. The above set are free to download in from the Free Resource Library, just sign up here or access here if you have already signed up.
A much more comprehensive Ramadan writing activity is this Ramadan News Report unit. It guides students through the different components of news articles and helps them write their own step-by-step. Writing is a major focus of my homeschool this year and informational writing is a key component of most curricula. The Ramadan News Report unit helps us cover a core style of writing whilst still engaging with Ramadan.
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Older kids who have outgrown craftivities can still join in the Ramadan writing. Ramadan essays are a good opportunity to practice essay structure and writing. By focusing on Islamic topics essays, there are benefits at every stage bithnillah, beginning with the research stage.
Suggested topics could include:
✏️How the Salaf prepared for and worshipped in Ramadan
✏️Why Ramadan is called the month of the Qur’an
✏️How Ramadan is different to other months
I hope you have found these Ramadan writing activities helpful. If you would like to get a FREE resource to help your kids practice their writing skills then join the mailing list here to download a Quranic copywork set full of verses about patience and gratitude and gain access to the free resource library.
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