Most Montessori parents will tell you that screen time is a no-no until your child reaches at least the age of 3. Prior to this, children go through rapid brain development – discovering how to use their hand-eye co-ordination, how to walk, talk, and play. They explore the world using their hands and through investigatingContinue reading “How We Avoid Screen Time”
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Sunnah Acts of Jummah (Friday)
Abu Huraira reported that The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “The best day on which the sun has risen is Friday. Adam was created on Friday and on it he entered Paradise and on it he was expelled from therein. The Hour will not be established but on Friday.” – Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 854 Friday (Jummah)Continue reading “Sunnah Acts of Jummah (Friday)”
Toy and Book Rotation
In my last post, I mentioned that we like to rotate Jamila’s books every week or so to keep things interesting for her, and the same goes for toys too. By rotating her toys and books, we ensure that she has a good mix of materials which support the area that she is currently workingContinue reading “Toy and Book Rotation”
Best Books for 0 – 1 Year olds
My Jamila is an avid reader, and loves nothing more than story time with her Ami and Abu. We introduced books to her when she was just a couple of months old and although she didn’t understand them, she’s always enjoyed the process of flicking through the pages and looking at the pictures. As JamilaContinue reading “Best Books for 0 – 1 Year olds”
Wudhu Routine Cards
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ famously said “Cleanliness is half of faith”. Before prayer, Muslims complete a ritual known as ‘Wudhu’, which involves cleansing certain parts of the body using water. These Wudhu routine cards and poster are an easy way for children to learn the steps involved in making Wudhu. Simply hang up the posterContinue reading “Wudhu Routine Cards”
Eid al Adha
With Eid al Adha just around the corner, we’ll be spending our weekend decorating the house, making ma’amou and sheer khurma, and finding colour co-ordinated outfits for the family (yes, i’m that mum). 🙂 While all of these things are memorable experiences for our children and ones that they will cherish into adulthood InshaAllah, it’sContinue reading “Eid al Adha”
Top 5 This Quarter
Once a quarter, I will be sharing my top 5 Montessori-inspired items with you. These will be tried and tested by my little one, Jamila Noor. They can include anything from toys, to books, to furniture items, and include the items most used and loved by her, so you know that everything is 100% childContinue reading “Top 5 This Quarter”
Eid al Adha Routine Cards
I love using routine cards to organise Jamila’s day. I’d say it’s the adult equivalent of having a to-do list, only with cute pictures and much less stress! Routine cards are a great way to add structure to your day, and can allow your child to familiarise themselves with sequences of events. As Muslims, specialContinue reading “Eid al Adha Routine Cards”
Setting up the Living Room
If you had asked me a a year ago whether I would want a children’s area in my living room, I probably would have laughed. I’m a minimalist when it comes to my space – I like things to be open, light, and uncluttered. The thought of brightly coloured children’s toys scattered around my houseContinue reading “Setting up the Living Room”
What is Montessori?
Montessori is a child-centred method of education that encourages independence, respect, and freedom within limits. Developed by scientist Maria Montessori in 1870, the hands-on approach to learning has 7 main principles; Play is Work Children have a natural desire for knowledge, and a child’s play is viewed as their ‘work’. They should therefore be supportedContinue reading “What is Montessori?”
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