|  | |  | 30 Fun Summer Activities (that are also productive!) By Zahirah Lynn Eppard It’s that time of the year again. Parents are desperately looking for fun summer activities to keep children busy. While many focus on finding entertainment and summer camps, you can also use the opportunity to work on areas that enhance your children's physical, emotional, and spiritual selves. Here are 30 ideas for fun summer activities for kids and that also provide a community service, sharpen skills and enhance creativity, improve physical health, strengthen family ties, and increase attention to worship. Any and all can be molded or shaped for children in every age group and, best of all, be worked on together as a family. |
| | | Parenting Tip Summer is here and that creates opportunities for parents and children alike (but that can be challenging, too!). First, catch your breath and relax. And then make a plan to fill the summer months ahead with family time, learning opportunities, and FUN! |
| |  | Adapting to a Summer Schedule By Umm Ahmed Parents understand the value of maintaining a balance between leisure and continued growth for their children. Before plunging into the task of developing a summer routine, it's crucial to recognize that the essence of enjoying summer break lies in avoiding over-scheduling. There has to be a delicate balance between planned activities, exciting outings, and precious downtime. Check out some ideas that can add constructive summer fun to your agenda. |
| | | Inspiration “Summer is a period of luxurious growth. To be in harmony with the atmosphere of summer, awaken early in the morning and reach to the sun for nourishment to flourish as the gardens do. Work, play, travel, be joyful, and grow into selfless service. The bounty of the outside world enters and enlivens us.” Paul Pitchford, author, healer, and nutrition researcher |
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|  | | Sunshine and Smiles Build Neighborly Bonds By Wendy Díaz Building good relationships with our neighbors is especially important for us as Muslims. It is a Sunnah and the positive interactions with neighbors from diverse backgrounds can help our children grow into well-rounded individuals who appreciate and respect different cultures and perspectives. These relationships teach our children the values of empathy, kindness, and community, laying the foundation for a harmonious society. The summer offers an optimal time to build these networks if we have not done so already. Here are 10 great suggestions to help build neighborly bonds. |
| | | Quranic Gidance “O humanity! Be mindful of your Lord Who created you from a single soul, and from it He created its mate, and through both He spread countless men and women. And be mindful of Allah—in Whose Name you appeal to one another—and ˹honour˺ family ties. Surely Allah is ever Watchful over you.” (Surah An-Nisa, 4:1) |
| |  | 7 Ways to Prevent Summer Learning Loss By Zahirah Lynn Eppard While down time and fun should definitely be on the summer agenda, it is also important to ensure that the hiatus from a structured learning environment does not result in summer learning loss. Before even getting to what kinds of things can be done to keep your children productive this summer, it is important to acknowledge that learning doesn’t only take place in a classroom. Here are 7 ways you can use the summer months to support and enhance further learning. |
| | | Interesting Facts Due to high inflation, many summer travelers are saving money by: - Driving instead of flying (42%)
- Choosing a hotel/motel/resort based on price instead of amenities (39%)
- Choosing a flight based on price instead of convenience (35%)
- Paying credit card points/miles to cover expenses (35%)
- Staying with friends/family instead of a hotel/motel (29%)
- Choosing a flight not on a preferred airline because of the price (20%)
- Not checking bags (15%)
For more details, checkout the 2024 Summer Travel Report - NerdWallet. |
| |  | 7 Tips to Make Summer Reading Fun (and Meaningful) By Laura El Alam Summertime literacy is important to kids’ well-being, both emotionally and academically. According to Scholastic, “Summer reading is critical, not only for helping kids maintain learning while school is out, but also for fostering social-emotional development, discovering the joy of stories, and elevating the importance of lifelong learning. Here are 7 tips to help them find joy and satisfaction in the pages of a book. |
| | | | | |  | Adam's World Video: Adam and the Little Ants Adam has some poor ants trapped in a jar and is just about to zap them with his magnifying glass when Aneesah comes to the rescue, reminding him of the importance of kindness to all living things. The Arabic letter “Qaaf” and English letter “Q” are showcased for Quran. A beautiful nasheed Animals Love to Hear Quran by Dawud Wharsnby is a nice addition. (6:19) |
| | | Make the summer empowering for local youth! |
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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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