Ramadan Crafts


Karima's Crafts - Ramadan Crafts - you'll probably want to make this your first Ramadan craft stop if you haven't already discovered it.

101 Funtastic Ramadan Crafts and Activities - another great one.

Ramadan Crafts Book 2007 - compiled by Umm Nassim for TJ Ramadan  

Features 25 Ramadan/Islamic themed crafts; includes illustrations and instructions.

Includes the following crafts: ABC’s of Ramadan, Calendar Chain, Date Chain, Elegant Candle, Dates from Tree to Table, Fanoos, High Ceiling Mosaic, Henna Cones, Henna Hands, Illuminated Masjid, Magnets, Mobile: Masjid, Mobile: Masjid II, Mobile: Moon and Stars, Moon over Mecca, Mosaic Sun Catcher, Patchwork Skirt, Pillars of Islam, Prayer Rug Patterns, Ramadan Journal, Ramadan Calendar, Ramadan Calendar II, Ramadan Collage, Ramadan Diorama


Majlis Craft from Umm Abdul Basir Wordpress - Wow!

Prayer Rug Magnets - from Abdul Basir Wordpress

Ramadan 3D Letters - from Umm Abdul Basir Wordpress


Ramadan Certificates

Fasting Certificates (sorry, not currently available)
  • Fasted full month of Ramadan
  • Completed x number of fasting days (you fill in how many days were fasted)
Each certificate is 8.5 x 5 (half sheet of paper)


Quraan Reading/Memorization



Ramadan Journals

(My oldest daughter's Ramadan Journal, 2008)

Ramadan Journal Templates

TJ Ramadan 2006 Daily Journal 
The journal below was the very first Ramadan Journal that I made back in 2006! It is styled in a newsletter format and can be used year to year (student writes in the date).


Lots of goodies inside:

  • It has sections where your child can write or draw what they had for suhoor and iftaar, and what they good deeds they did that day.
  • It has a checklist for recording which prayers were made and if Quraan was read that day.
  • There is an ayaah or hadith that they can use for copywork
  • Finally, there is a writing activity and each day features a creative writing prompt to help get those writing juices flowing.
It is correlated with "It's Ramadan" Activities but the journal can be used on its own.

Ready to unleash some Ramadan productivity for the kids? Download the journal today!


Ramadan Journal Template


On the template, as you might be able to see, your child can:
  • copy down an ayaah/hadith of the day.
  • write or draw what they had for suhoor and what they broke their fast with
  • write good deeds they may have done
  • write what quraan they read
  • jot down their thoughts about the day, or other things such as memorable events

And there's a cover:

Ramadan Journal Cover

The year before last, I printed the cover out on colored cardstock and wow....

Ramadan Journal Cover


they really popped!


One of my Ramadan journal templates, this one from 2011.

As with all of my templates, you can use them from year to year as your student/child writes in the date. This template is a 2 page template that can be printed back to back.

The first page includes a place to record moon sightings and checklists for activities completed throughout the day. The second page consists of a place to reflect upon the day.

Ramadan JournalRamadan Journal

And there's a cover:
Print the cover out on colored cardstock and it instantly transforms into a sturdy, fun looking journal!


Ramadan Journal Template - from 2013 (4/2018 - trying to locate this file)
Ramadan Journal Template

Kids can record:
  • wake up and sleep times
  • what was eaten for suhoor and to break their fast, how much water they drank before and after fasting
  • what they did during the day
  • what the moon looks like
  • and how their day went

Related
Ramadan Daily Journal from Yemen Links

Ramadan Calendars

Ramadan Moon Facts Calendar

Ramadan Moon CalendarRamadan Moon Calendar

This wonderful Moon facts calendar comes from the creative talents of my bud, Umm Abdul Basir's Creative Corner via our collaborative Islamic Bulletin Boards blog:

Arabic numbers: Ramadan Moon Calendar Arabic
English numbers: Large Ramadan Calendar
Arabic/English numbers: Ramadan Moon Calendar English/Arabic

All are B & W so you can have the kids color them in as shown below as she had her kids do in the picture below.


Ramadan Fasting Calendar
Several years ago, my good friend, Umm Abdul Basir made this cute Ramadan calendar. It comes in black and white or color and in English or Arabic versions.


Ramadan Kids' Calendar
It's great for hanging up on a Ramadan bulletin board, or each child can keep it in a Ramadan journal.
What's also great about it, is that there are some Ramadan "stickers" that kids can cut out and glue onto the calendar to show which days they fasted:

You can download this wonderful calendar from her blog: UmmAbdul'sCreativeCorner



Original post: 7/28/11

Ramadan Lapbooks, Notebooking Pages, & Scrapbooks

Moon Phases Resources


Ramadan is an excellent opportunity to learn about the phases of the moon since its beginning and end (as well as for other Islamic months) is based upon the phases of the moon. Here are some resources to aid your studies:

Moon Phase Diagram

I stumbled across this chart and I love it! I added the day numbers and it's perfect to show how the moon looks throughout the lunar month. You can visit my Pinterest pin to get the link to download it from. 


I made a few more printables to go with it to hang up on our Ramadan Bulletin Board. It includes the duaa for sighting the crescent moon of the new month.


All the elements can be downloaded from this post.

Moon Phase Crafts

Source: Sweetntreats.com

Moon Phase Fonts

Moon Phase Journals



Also check out my Moon Phases Pinterest Board for links to Moon Phase Journals ( you can also access it at the bottom of this page.

Tips for Keeping a Moon Phase Journal (NWF.org)

Moon Phases Lapbooks/Notebooking

  • As most of the old offsite notebooking page links, no longer work, you can find some notebooking pages on my Moon Phases Pinterest Board  (you can also access it at the bottom of this page.

    Moon Phase Learning Activities

    Here are some really handy lessons and learning activities I've come across to
    study the phases of the moon.

    Moon beams - moon activities (PDF) - activities, flashcards, moon phase wheel  and more

    Observe the night.org Moon viewing ideas for the whole family (PDF, 46 pages) packed with activities and moon phase educational information
    Moon Phases - descriptions of the moon phase's, moon visibility, moon phase misconception
    Moon’s Life Cycle:  Hover over each of the cycles to see what the moon looks like at that time.
    Make your own Lunar Calendar (online generator and you print it out)
    Take the Moon Challenge : Drag and drop the moons to the correct place in the lunar cycle

        Moon Phase Reference Sites

        Moon Phase Videos


        Moon Phase Worksheets

        Label the Moon Phase Worksheet (Enchanted Learning)

        My Moon Phases Pinterest Board

        Eidul Fitr Printables: Coloring Pages & Activity Pages

        Eidul Fitr Activity Pages

        Eidul Fitr Coloring Pages 

        Eidul Fitr placemat - Use as a placemat and/or coloring page.










        Eid Mubarak Coloring Page from Easel and Ink










        Eid Mubarak Coloring Page from Easel and Ink










        Eid Mubarek Coloring Page, Easel and Ink











        Eid Coloring Page - Easel and Ink

        Eidul Fitr Decorations & Graphics

        Ramadan Recipes


        Not a big cooker when it comes to Ramadan. I prefer simpler meals and don't like to be in the kitchen all day.  But sometimes, I like to make special Ramadan recipes to make this time seem even more special and memorable.  Below are some Ramadan recipes and sites that feature Ramadan recipes. Some of the things I have made over the years, and some are those I've wanted to try.

        The recipes also include those for treats to go along with themed studies, such as moon phases.

        Beverages

        • Qamar el deen - this is one of our favorite drinks. We had it over a sister's house in Egypt and she showed us how she made it. It is made from dried apricot sheets (which roughly look like big thick fruit rollups) and water. You use one package of apricot sheets,cut the sheets into small pieces and soak in water (about 1 liter) overnight or for about 4-5 hours and then add sugar to taste. You can usually find the apricot sheets in halal/international stores.

        Date Recipes

        Sweets

        Meat/Poultry

        Keeping it in Perspective......

        وَكُلُوا۟ وَٱشْرَبُوا۟ وَلَا تُسْرِفُوٓا۟ 

        “Eat and drink, but do not waste” [Sūrah al-‘Arāf, 7:31]. 

        "Although Ramaḍān is the month of generosity and kindness, give what benefits. As for extravagance, then it is unbeneficial. A similar statement was directed to Shaykh Ṣāliḥ ibn Fawzān al-Fawzān (حفظه الله): “Because some people provide food and drink extravagantly [in Ramaḍān], the tables are filled with different assortments of food.” He (حفظه الله) stated: “This is contrary to the Sunnah. The month of Ramaḍān is not the month of eating, drinking, and repletion; it is the month of fasting.”" (Source)