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Play-based learning is so much more than just having fun for children; it is also a great way for them to learn. During childhood, play plays a significant role in the development and health of children and their long-term success in learning and life. It is through play that competence is built in many domains. As children play, they are able to address social problems, solve problems solve and invent scenes and stories.

Pey Abdulwahid speaks about the importance of preserving play and wonder in childhood and gives advice to mothers who want to give their children more freedom when playing.

In Episode 89 of the Raising Mums podcast, I talk to Pey Abdulwahid about play-based learning.

Pey is a mum of 3 little kids (5 and under). She is interested in psychology, neuroscience and anything parenting and early childhood development, and of course, Islam. She likes to wrap gifts, cut, doodle, and do anything crafty and she also loves going to the beach and swimming.

Connect with Pey on her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/mamapey_plays/

Other Homeschooling Resources Mentioned:

(Affiliate links included)

Launch Your Homeschool: http://launchyourhomeschool.thinkific.com/

1000 Hours Outside: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com

Balanced and Barefoot: https://amzn.to/3dURZvZ (UK) https://amzn.to/3PO7pPZ (USA)

Raising Mums Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/raising-mums/id1450539640?mt=2 (APPLE) https://open.spotify.com/show/0n45ZX5o3bw3ODGfOcQkZD?si=9fw_pBiHST2rzT9i014yig (SPOTIFY)

Our Muslim Homeschool: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com

Leaders Amongst Mothers: https://www.leadersamongstmothers.com

Dr Shefali – Conscious Parenting: https://www.drshefali.com

Related: Teach the 99 Names of Allah to children through PLAY! Here:https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2019/03/teach-99-names-allah-children.html

Related: Teach ARABIC with PLAY DOUGH! Here:https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2016/03/teach-arabic-with-play-dough.html

If we can do nothing else as parents, we must teach our children to know Allah.

Learning about the 99 names of Allah connects the hearts of children to their Lord. It helps them to develop a better understanding of Him and their own place in this world. And what better way to teach children than through gentle, play-based activities!

The more you know Allah, the more you will love Him.
Imam Al-Ghazali

Teach children the 99 names of Allah through Play!

This blogpost is sponsored. Faithful Kids kindly gifted me the Beautiful Names of Allah Memory Game and compensated me for my time. It also includes affiliate links. Please see Disclaimer for more information.

I was delighted to be introduced to the Beautiful Names of Allah Memory Game by Faithful Kids. My children and I have enjoyed playing this game together and learning the 99 Names of Allah as we play!

99 Names of Allah Children’s Game

This beautiful box contain 3 colour-coded sets of cards, with each set making the game progressively more difficult. The cards are printed on thick high-quality card and designed with elegant geometric patterns. The name itself is clearly printed in Arabic, along with a transliteration and translation.

I really loved that they include a small A4 poster of the 99 Names of Allah and a thoughtfully written pamphlet showing you how to play the various games.

How to Play the Memory Game

The idea of the game is simple enough for children as young as 4 year-old to understand! My little girl certainly enjoyed playing!

Simply place the cards face down on the table and take turns to find the matching pairs. As each player turns over a card, they must read that card aloud to the group. This helps other players to know which cards are where, and helps with the memorisation of the Asma-ul-Husna. The winner is the player to find the most matching pairs.

Other ways children can use them

In our homeschool, these cards have become a regular part of our morning routine!

We use them as flashcards, each day revising the names previously learnt, and selecting the next card to memorise. I hope in this way, we will be able to memorise all 99 Names of Allah by the end of the year insha’Allah.

Since these cards are so beautiful, I’m planning to display them on my wall. Each time a new name is learnt by the children, we will stick it up on display.

We play the memory game for a special treat a few times a week, enjoying our time together, whilst also revising the Blessed names we have learnt.

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If you have any questions about the Beautiful Names of Allah Memory Game by Faithful Kids, leave it for me in the comments below!

Peace and Love,