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Taking Risks
In a Montessori classroom, freedom of choice allows children the opportunity to try out new activities in a
safe environment. They can make mistakes and it’s all right. They can repeat an activity as many times as
they want until they feel satisfied. Maria Montessori discovered that certain traits in children are universal
and so are the needs of children ― all children can learn and thrive in a stimulating learning environment.
The Montessori learning environment meets the needs of curious, young minds where they can explore
new learning by taking risks and even failing in a protective, safe environment. The classrooms are cleaner
than our backyards and there are many purposeful activities available for children to explore. But the principle is the same ― and that is “learn by doing”. Find out what appeals to you and stay with it as long as
you please. Explore resources, work together and learn social skills. As adults, Montessori children think
outside the box and create greater things. The Google boys, the head of Amazon, are a few examples –
maybe your child will be the next great innovator of our time, Insha’Allah!
Busy Week
Alhamdulillah we resume after the spring break with fresh mind and energy, with many things in hands and mind to
do. We came up with the script for our Annual Gathering Performance and started practicing and rehearsing with Kg
and 1st graders. Children are excited to perform on the stage, so please invite your family and friends to the annual
gathering celebration, to make our student’s hard work successful.
In Language we completed all 5 boxes of sounds and objects; we will continue to do extended activities and more
practice. We also worked with CVC words and writing them with moveable alphabet and write them down on mini
booklet. This is the activity to enhance beginning, middle and ending sounds and it will help students to copy and
write.
In Math our new activity is introduction to “TIME,” through block sorting clock. This activity will help children develop fine motor skills, life skills, and concentration, colors and number recognition. We worked with “Hundred
Boards,” it aids the child in the development of number concepts and logical thought, recognition of numbers 1-100,
and provides exercise in counting to 100 with the symbols.
In History we worked with Life Cycle of human five layers puzzle. It’s suitable for preschooler and up. This puzzle
shows the different stages of development in a human life cycle .Bring children into the understanding of life, maturing
and aging. Explain the life cycle of a human while putting together this fun wooden educational puzzle. The puzzle
will help develop logical thinking and expand the vocabulary of children.
In Geography we extended our solar system activity by coloring, cutting and gluing the planets on the pretending
black sky.
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Earth Day Presentation April 24th for classroom only
Elementary Math Marathon Tuesday April 25th, 2:00 – 3:15 PM
Celebration of the Arabic language April 26th 2:00 - 3:20 PM
MIA Annual Gathering 7th of May (more details to come): Please make sure to send your child to
school every day as we have started practicing for the performance and each child have a role to perform
Professional development for teachers (No school for students) May 8th
End of the year Field Trip to “Real Life Farm,” Thursday May 25th Full day
1st of Ramadan May 27th (tentative)
Elementary End of Year Learning Celebration Tuesday June 13th.
Remember to feel comfortable and speak with us if you have any concerns or questions. We always welcome feedback on how we are doing or on what we can do to improve ourselves and classroom.
Thank You Note:
Thanks & Jazakallah hu Khair to Aleena’s mom for helping us during Rehearsal on Friday.
Arabic, Quran, & Islamic Studies
Arabic: We are working on reviewing all our materials, and we will continue to do so until the end of
the year. During the summer, it is very important that the child review their alphabets once a day in
order for them not to forget them. For the Arabic Kitchen, students enjoyed a healthy breakfast
(Strawberry oatmeal energy bites)
Quran: We have started Surat An-Nas. It is our last Surah, and will review all the Surahs after we are
done.
Islamic Studies: Students are enjoying stories about Prophets. We are going to continue with Surat
Musa for the third day. Students are also memorizing the names of Allah (as much as they can handle).
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Michigan Islamic Academy Pre-K Snack List
April –
May 2017
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Please note, all yoghurt and granola bars have to be without high fructose corn syrup and no gelatin. You can find all items in the organic
section in all grocery stores. You don’t have to buy items from the organic section, but please look in the ingredients to make sure that the
products don’t have high fructose corn syrup or dyes.
 Please make sure to provide Halal items
 Please DO NOT send juice, candy, chocolate, sweets in your child’s lunch
 Please DO NOT send food that needs to be COOKED in class (we have a microwave to only heat their ALREADY cooked meals)
 Snacks sent by the parents for the whole class need to be enough for 28 students Due to Tree Nut ALERGY in our class, we would appreciate it if food products don’t contain Pistachio and other Tree nuts & peanuts
April – 17
April – 18
April – 19
April – 20
April – 21
April - 24
April – 25
April - 26
April - 27
April – 28
May – 01
May – 02
Feb – 03
Feb – 04
Feb – 05
Feb – 09
Feb – 10
Feb – 11
Feb – 12
Feb – 15
Feb – 16
Feb – 17
Feb – 18
Feb – 19
Feb – 22
March – 23
March – 24
Yoghurt smoothies – Strawberries
Box of cheerios – Bag of apples
Arabic Kitchen Items (Two large cans of chick peas
ّ ‫حمص‬,
ّ bag of whole wheat pita bread, lemon juice)
‫حب‬
Box of Fruit loops – Grapes
String cheese – Graham Crackers
Gold fish Crackers – Bananas
Mini Bagels, Cream cheese – Grapes
Arabic Kitchen Items
Ritz Crackers, Jar of Jam – Yoghurt tubes
Box of Cheerios – Bag of Oranges
Saltine Crackers , Mini Apples
Yoghurt Tubes, Bag of Oranges
Arabic Kitchen Items
Yoghurt Smoothies – Animal Crackers
Mini Cucumbers with dip – Yoghurt tubes
String Cheese – Strawberries
Yoghurt tube - Strawberries
Arabic Kitchen Items
Watermelon – Ritz Crackers
Box of Cheerios – Berries
Yoghurt tubes – Goldfish Crackers
Arabic Kitchen Items
Ritz Crackers, Cream Cheese – Grapes
Mini bagels, Cream Cheese – cantaloupe
Yoghurt smoothies – Strawberries
Graham Crackers – Box of Ice-cream
Arabic Kitchen Items
Ibrhahim, Yazan
Alzawawi, Ibrahim
Faris, Hasan
Eschenauer, Mazen
Elshayeb, Yara
Hamidi, Ahmad
Hussein, Ayah
Issa, Dunia Jihad
Issa, Tasneem
Issa, Yacoub
Jabber, Mohammad
Al-Rashed, Nadeen
Stehney, Sufyan
Jaffer, Umair
Khaja, Musa
Ostwani, Sami
Nauman, Zayneb
Moustafa, Nadeen
Sharak, Layan Salem
Alali, Dima
Syed, Ibrahim Faiz
Tout, Refaat
Akhil, Huda
Albaba, Zachariah
Abdo, Aleena
Waseem, Ashaz
Ragab, Yousef