|  | |  | Encouraging Creative Writing and Artistic Expression By Wendy Díaz Writer Wendy Díaz shares her journey of discovering that writing was her true calling. As a young teenager, she deeply loved theater and dreamed of pursuing a singing career. When she embraced Islam, however, she set those ambitions aside. Years later, Díaz discovered that creativity is not just a personal outlet. It can be a form of worship, a source of inspiration, and a powerful tool for positive change. Learn more about that transition and how you can support your child’s sense of self and opportunities for creative expression. |
| | | Parenting Tip Kids are naturally quite creative. That’s the way they learn about themselves and the world they live in. Parents need to know that there are supports and barriers to nurturing creative expression and talents at every age. |
| |  | Getting Creative in the Kitchen: Tips for Cooking with Children By Huda Amareh Dietitian Huda Amareh has been cooking with kids for years and knows there’s always a lot of emotions in the air! It’s not uncommon to see children’s joy and excitement met with hesitancy and fear from parents. Cooking with your child may sometimes result in all the things that you’re apprehensive of like stained clothes, sticky hands, a big clean-up afterwards. But it can also bring some fantastic lifelong benefits. Learn more in the full article. |
| | | Inspiration “Creativity is piercing the mundane to find the marvelous.” – Bill Moyers, American journalist and political commentator |
| |  | Beyond Scribbles: Benefits of Cultivating a Child's Creativity By Fatima Khan Many parents turn to arts and craft activities for their children because they are fun and enjoyable. But there are even more reasons to cultivate creativity from an early age that can have lasting positive impacts on their physical and mental development. Find out six different skills that can be cultivated from the creative arts, regardless of artistic “talents.” |
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| | Prophetic Guidance Jabir reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessing be upon him, said: “Verily, Allah is beautiful and He loves beauty.” (Sahih Muslim) |
| |  | The Global Influence and Legacy of Islamic Art By Uthman Guadalupe Islamic art has had a profound and lasting impact on civilizations across the globe. From its early manifestations in Quranic manuscripts to its intricate geometric patterns and calligraphy, Islamic art has provided a unique way of creative expression. Through trade, conquest, and cultural exchange, Islamic art has spread far beyond the Muslim world, inspiring cultures and mixing with others to create something new. Be sure to share these treasures with your children. |
| | | Barriers to Creativity Creativity is hampered by several factors that are within our control. These include: - Environments that are too hectic
- Overly sterile environments that do not feed the senses
- Harsh words (from others or ourselves)
- Rigid rules that prevent us from gathering information
- Being too busy and getting too involved with a problem
- Having conflicting goals and objectives
- No time to relax, to dream, to just sit and think
- Limited resources
- Stress
- Restrictive routines
- Strong beliefs
- Fear
- Self-criticism
- Ego
- Negative people
- Functional fixity (inability to look past a designated function)
To learn more about all of these, visit Blockages and Barriers to Creativity. |
| |  | Book Report: The Most Magnificent Thing By Zahirah Lynn Eppard Designed for readers aged 3-7, The Most Magnificent Thing follows a “regular girl” in her quest to take a magnificent idea from concept to completion. She and her canine friend embark on the creative process with a specific idea in mind. When it doesn’t go according to plan, they take a break and then get back to work. The 32-page book is a nice selection for early readers and a wonderful opportunity to discuss and reinforce elements of the creative process with your little ones. |
| | | Online Resources Enhancing Creative Expression - This is a nice reminder that we can utilize Islamic resources to enhance creative expression for Muslim children of all ages. Recognizing the Importance of Play - Play can never be overrated! Learn the value and then be sure that you build time for it into your family routines. Crayons Matter, Too! - If you have not yet seen the addition of a diverse set of skin tones to the Crayola line-up, you need to. Children must be able to see themselves in even the resources they use to be creative. Fostering Children's Intelligence through Play - This article further expounds on the reasons that play is important for intellectual development. |
| |  | Adam's World Videos: Aneesah Meets Santa A visit to the mall in December brings an opportunity for Aneesah to enjoy the holiday decorations and to learn about Santa. Her curiosity takes this story on an interesting twist! (5:39) |
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| | Sound Vision has developed some amazing Islamic Studies courses that can help your children learn to love Allah and be eager to follow His guidance. Check them out here. |
|  | | |  | The Sound Vision Foundation has been a trusted source of Islamic knowledge for more than 35 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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