Language cards are a Montessori concept used to support toddlers in their language development. The idea with these cards is to introduce toddlers new concepts or words that they are able to practice in their daily lives.
As Muslims, commonly used words such as ‘Bismillah’, ‘MashaAllah’, ‘InshaAllah’ and ‘Alhumdulillah’ are part of our basic etiquette. For a child, learning how to use these words correctly can take some practice, but supporting our children with their learning it is well worth the investment to ensure that the Sunnah is passed on through generations.
My Muslim Manners Language Cards are a great way to introduce your child to commonly used Islamic phrases. I first made these using coloured card but I’ve re-created them in digital format for you as I understand that not every parent has the time or energy to make them from scratch!
I’ve currently got these stung up on a piece of string in my living room’s Montessori area, at the childs eye-level so that they can be viewed easily. I think it would be a great game for a toddler to find as many ways to use each word as possible. For example, you could challenge your child to say ‘Alhumdulillah!’ whenever they see or hear something worthy of praise, or ‘Bismillah!’ before taking an action like drinking water, or starting a new game. By rotating the cards, the child is able to learn each of the words and how to incorporate them into their daily lives.
I hope that you find these useful as an aid for teaching your children Islamic etiquette, InshaAllah.
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