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| |  | 7 Tips for Your Child to Transition to a New School By Umm Ahmed The start of a new school year can be filled with excitement but also anxiety. The situation is exponentially exacerbated by increased concerns about the new Delta variant. Parents need to be particularly keen at listening and communicating with children in the lead up. Umm Ahmed provides 7 ways to allow for a smoother transition. One is to try role playing. This works really well with younger children. For details and more suggestions, read more. |
| | | Parenting Tip From an early age, teach your children to make Dua for themselves by making Dua for them in their presence. This way you help them release their worries by entrusting themselves to Allah. |
| |  | Returning to In-Person Learning Suggestions for At-Risk Students By Mahasin D. Shamsid-Deen The return to in-person learning will be a challenge for everyone – even more so for at-risk students. Here are 7 suggestions to ease the transition. - Make duaa.
- Be patient with the situation and yourselves.
- Establish a routine.
- Be flexible.
- Put safety measures in place.
- Respect social distancing.
- Stay engaged.
For more details about making these tips part of your daily routine, read this article. |
| | | Inspiration "I think names are powerful because they do reflect something about the child's background. And you can diminish a child pretty quickly if you don't make a point of remembering their name and if you don't make a point of saying it right, saying it correctly."
- Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, author of Your Name is a Song |
| |  | Islamic Education is Important, Too Reinforce Learning Concepts - No matter how busy you are it is important to model practicing Islam. Ask your child to repeat back to you what they have learned or go over some items with them at a later time. Follow these tips to get the new school year off to a great spiritual start. |
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| Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “When a person dies, his deeds are cut off except for three: Continuing charity, knowledge that others benefited from, and a righteous child who supplicates for him.
— Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1376 |
| |  | Amazing Islamic School Resources at our Fingertips By Wendy Díaz Are you searching for tools to teach your children about the beauty of Islam right from the comfort of home? Would you like to support a small Muslim-owned business in the process? You will be pleasantly surprised to find some wonderful activities created by Freshtah Yasseen that are sure to please you and your little learners. |
| | | Parenting Stats The Rand corporation surveyed 2,015 parents of children ages 5–18 in May 2021 about their willingness to send their children to school in person this Fall. Here are those findings: - 84% of parents surveyed said that they planned to send their children to school in person in fall 2021.
- Black and Hispanic parents (20%) were the most hesitant about sending their children back for in-person schooling in fall 2021.
- Two-thirds of parents overall said that they wanted to keep COVID-19 school safety measures, although subgroups of parents differed.
- 74% percent or more of unsure parents wanted classroom ventilation, mandatory masking, regular COVID-19 testing of staff and students, and a minimum of three feet between people at school to feel safe.
- 52% percent of those surveyed planned to vaccinate their children, and another 17% were unsure.
- Rural parents and those who were not vaccinated themselves were the least likely to intend to vaccinate their children against COVID-19.
Source: Will Students Come Back? School Hesitancy Among Parents and Their Preferences for COVID-19 Safety Practices in Schools |
| |  | Keep Explanations about COVID Age-Appropriate The following is a simple guide by the National Association of School Psychologists about how to keep explanations about COVID age-appropriate for your children. For early elementary school children. Provide brief, simple information that balances COVID-19 facts with appropriate reassurances that adults are there to help keep them healthy and to take care of them if they do get sick. Give simple examples of the steps people make every day to stop germs and stay healthy, such as washing hands. Use language such as "adults are working hard to keep you safe." For upper elementary and early middle school children. This age group often is more vocal in asking questions about whether they indeed are safe and what will happen if COVID-19 spreads in their area. They may need assistance separating reality from rumor and fantasy. Discuss the efforts national, state, and community leaders are doing to prevent germs from spreading. For upper middle and high school students. Issues can be discussed in more depth. Refer them to appropriate sources of COVID-19 facts. Provide honest, accurate, and factual information about the current status of COVID-19. Engage them in decision-making about family plans, scheduling, and helping with chores at home. |
| |  | | | |  | WATCH: Community Superheroes by Adam's World Adam’s World launched a new COVID Specials four part mini-series to help children learn about the Coronavirus with their pals Adam and Aneesah. In this episode, Adam teaches Aneesah to be a community superhero by wearing her mask to protect family, friends, and neighbors. |
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|  | The Sound Vision Foundation has been a trusted source of Islamic knowledge for more than 30 years. Our work with the world-renowned puppets Adam and Aneesah pioneered creative programming for Muslim children, encouraging them to learn about and love their religion. We continue to bring sound content and engaging programs that stimulate minds, touch hearts, and strive to fulfill our mission of raising better Muslims, better neighbors, and better citizens. This latest effort is designed to support and empower Muslim parents to do the same. |
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