How to talk to kids about Israel Gaza war

Oct 13, 2023 Palestine, Parenting

Since Sunday, October 8, many families have reached out to us and asked: “Brother Amin, how do we talk to our kids about what is going on in Gaza right now?” And to answer that, we've unfortunately actually had to do a lot of research on this tragic circumstance dating back to 12 years ago.

5 Critical Recommendations for Parents When Talking about Israel Gaza War

This is not the first time that Gaza or the West Bank has gone through such challenges. And of course, the events that... ...Continue Reading

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Teach Children about Black History

Feb 28, 2020 black history, Islamic Parenting, notable black figures, notable black muslims, Parenting

As Salaam Alaikum,

Kids aren't colorblind. And, honestly, racism is a problem within the Muslim community. We're here to help -- Noor Kids has created two resources for parents and teachers.

[PDF Guide] Teach Children about Black History (19 pages)
Our Educational Director, Sana Husain, MA.Ed, recently published a detailed guide to help teachers, parents, and khateebs discuss Black history with children.

This guide includes:

Why this conversation matters
Common parent hesitations
Historical narrative to share with children
Activity - Understanding inequity
Notable Black Muslims
Additional action items for parents + resources

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About Noor Kids
Noor Kids is a Harvard-supported Islamic educational program designed to inspire kids to love Allah. Our online, interactive classes and books are kid-friendly, and shaykh-approved. Our program includes “Disney-quality” books, enriching classes, and interactive activities that are genuinely fun. Our books have now entered into over 250,000 homes across 25 countries! Check out a free sample, click here.

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[GUIDE] Teach Muslim Kids About Black History Month

Feb 22, 2017 black history, Islamic Parenting, Parenting

Kids aren't colorblind. And, honestly, racism is a problem within the Muslim community. We're here to help -- Noor Kids has created a resource for parents and teachers.

Our Educational Director, Sana Husain, MA.Ed, recently published a detailed guide to help teachers, parents, and khateebs discuss Black history with children.

This 19-page, step-by-step guide includes the following:

Background: Why kids are not color-blind
Story: A historical narrative to help children understand race in America
Activities: Hands-on activities to teach about fairness and equity
Notable Muslims: A well-researched list of ten... ...Continue Reading

About Noor Kids
Noor Kids is a Harvard-supported Islamic educational program designed to inspire kids to love Allah. Our online, interactive classes and books are kid-friendly, and shaykh-approved. Our program includes “Disney-quality” books, enriching classes, and interactive activities that are genuinely fun. Our books have now entered into over 250,000 homes across 25 countries! Check out a free sample, click here.

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5 Critical Recommendations for Parents When Talking about Israel Gaza War