Things we covered:
- Practiced lining up, sitting on the carpet in a circle, where to put lunch bags, water, and backpacks, how to change from indoor to outdoor shoes and vice versa.
- Learned each others names using the who ate the cookie from the cookie jar game.
- Made I am in Kindergarten crown and took a picture holding the 'first day of kindergarten' sign.
- Made the Hajj craft and circled the Kaaba as we learned about the pillars of Hajj.
- Made the sheep craft and learned about the story of prophet Ismail and the sacrifice.
- Enjoyed listening to Eid songs and distributed Eid loot bags.
- Learned how to grasp a pencil and trace a straight line from right to left.
- Learned how to hold scissors safely and cut in a straight line.
- Learned the number 1 in Arabic (Wahed). Allah is 1.
- We started talking about living things and non-living things.
Look for books:
Enjoy borrowing the following books form the library and reading them with your child:
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
- No David No by David Shanon
- David Goes to School by David Shanon
- Brown Bear What Do You See by Bill Martin
- Allah Loves Me الله يحبني
Please note that I read the stories to the students in Arabic. I also read Arabic story books on a daily basis.
Activities for home:
- Tell the story of building the Kaaba, the story of Zamzam, and the story of the sacrifice to your child or watch them as a cartoon together.
- Practice holding scissors and cutting in a straight line with your child.
- Practice holding a pencil and tracing a straight line.
- Practice washing hands properly with your child (water, soap, water, dry).
Help me review:
- The Islamic greeting (السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته) and how to respond to it (وعليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته).
-Eating, nap time, and washroom Duaa's.
اللهم بارك لنا فيه وأطعمنا خيراً منه
باسمك اللهم أموت وأحيا
اللهم إني أعوذ بك من الخبث والخبائث
- Surat Al-Fatiha.
- Counting number 1 (Wahed واحد).
Sing Along With Me:
- إجلس، إجلس، إجلس، إجلس.... قف، قف، قف... تحرك ، توقف
- الله ربي، الله ربي، أحب ربي من كلي قلبي، الله ربي وفي علاه, أدعوه ربي أرجو رضاه
- You can also subscribe to my YouTube channel and enjoy watching many Arabic learning videos. Please click on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcCr-JBrx-tlwfih2hCyRMjSLd5H4qGGk
My Arabic Words:
حمــام 
Hammam (Washroom)
Hammam (Washroom)
أريد ماء
Ureedu Maa' (I want some water)
Ureedu Maa' (I want some water)
أريد أن آكل
Ureedu An Aakul (I want to eat)
Ureedu An Aakul (I want to eat)
قمامة 
Qumama (Garbage)
Qumama (Garbage)
Play at home with me:
- Watch the mini videos below and help your child strengthen his/her fine-motor skills through play.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVXV99kTeIU&list=PLF9B48214172690D3
Reminders:
- Eid Field Trip to Cosmic Adventure on Tuesday, September 27.
- PD day for teachers. There will be no school for students on Friday, October 7.
Jazakum Allahu Khyran
