Ramadan Activities Guide for School Presentations

When I presented to my kids' schools, I varied the presentations about Ramadan. I've gotten a lot of questions so I put together a resource for parents presenting about Ramadan in elementary school classrooms.  For more book recs please follow @miralreads on Instagram and TikTok. 

🌙 Breaking Fast Celebration

We first setup the room and did a breaking fast celebration. 

Materials Needed:

• Dates (regular and chocolate-covered)
• "Happy Ramadan" plates
• Small goodie bags
• Ramadan/Eid children's books for display

Instructions:

1. Date Tasting: Have children sample traditional date-breaking of the fast

   • Provide two dates per child on decorative plates
   • Explain the significance of breaking fast with dates (nutritious, quick energy, follows Prophet Muhammad's tradition)
   • Consider offering both plain dates and chocolate-covered dates for variety
   • We also gave each kid a mini glass of Rooh Afza milk. 

2. Book Display: Set up a small collection of age-appropriate books about Ramadan

   • Place books at a reading station or pass around for children to explore
   • Consider reading a short picture book about Ramadan to the class

🕌 Islamic Architecture & Art Activities

We then explored Islamic architecture by watching a video about Math and Mosaic Tiles. We had pre cut out tiles that the kids drew a message of peace and assembled them in a mosaic pattern on a poster board. For older kids you can draw mosaic patterns using compasses. 

Islamic Pattern Exploration

Materials Needed:

• Video about Islamic architecture and patterns: YouTube Link
• Paper, pencils, rulers, compasses
• Colored markers or pencils
• Pre-cut templates

Instructions:

1. Show the video about Islamic architecture and geometric patterns
2. Discuss the mathematical precision and beauty of these designs
3. Guide students through creating simple geometric patterns
   • For younger students: Provide pre-drawn templates they can color
   • For older students: Teach basic compass techniques for creating patterns

Peace Wall Mosaic Project

Materials Needed:

• Large poster board labeled "Peace Wall"
• Pre-cut mosaic "tiles" made from colored paper (use template)
• Markers or pencils
• Adhesive (glue sticks work well)

Instructions:

1. Distribute one paper "tile" to each student
2. Have students write or draw messages of peace on their tiles
3. Collect the tiles and arrange them in a mosaic pattern on the poster board
4. Display the completed Peace Wall in the classroom or hallway

🏮 Ramadan Lantern Craft

Materials Needed:

• 40 Sheets Ramadan Decoration Stickers
• Clear Plastic Containers
• Transparent Vellum Paper
• LED tea lights (battery-operated) or fairy lights.
• Scissors, tape or glue

Instructions:

1. Give each child a clear plastic container to serve as the base
2. Cut vellum paper to fit around the container and place in container
3. Let children decorate their jars with the stickers
4. Place LED tea light inside to create a glowing effect

🎁 Goodie Bags & Take-Home Items

Materials Needed:

• Eid Mubarak Favor Bags
• Temporary Henna Tattoos
• Chocolate-covered dates
• Printed information about Ramadan (download here)
• Podcast episodes featuring Ramadan 
• Eid stamps or stickers

Instructions:

1. Prepare goodie bags in advance with a mix of treats and educational items
2. Include chocolate-covered dates, henna tattoos, and informational materials
3. Add a printed card with a link to an age-appropriate podcast episode about Ramadan called Princess Zara's Ramadan Fast
4. Distribute at the end of the presentation

❤️ Community Service Project: Hygiene Kits

Materials Needed:

• Cotton Drawstring Tote Bags
• Travel-sized toiletries: soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes
•  Hand sanitizer, tissues
• Fabric markers or fabric paint for decorating bags
• Information cards about Ramadan's focus on charity

Instructions:

1. Discuss the importance of charity (Zakat) during Ramadan
2. Have each child decorate a tote bag with positive messages or designs
3. Set up an assembly line where children can fill bags with hygiene items
4. Arrange delivery to a local shelter or organization (like the Bowery Mission)
5. Consider taking photos (with permission) to share the experience with other classes

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