Screens are loud. Faith grows better in quiet, hands-on moments. These activities build īmān, character, and identity without devices.
Screen-Free Islamic Activities for Kids
- Memorize one short surah.
- Learn a new dua.
- Read a story about a Prophet.
- Write three things you’re grateful for.
- Bake simple cookies.
- Go for a nature walk.
- Build a pillow fort.
- Create a treasure hunt indoors.
- Write a letter to grandparents.
- Make homemade playdough.
- Sort toys and donate some.
- Practice calligraphy of Arabic letters.
- Make a sadaqah jar.
- Clean your room properly.
- Build Lego creatively.
- Paint with watercolors.
- Practice good manners role-play.
- Do a kindness challenge.
- Practice sewing a button.
- Make a gratitude jar.
- Practice Arabic writing.
- Build a cardboard mosque model.
- Do a puzzle together.
- Practice public speaking with a short reminder.
- Visit a neighbor.
- Create a weekly chore chart.
- Play board games.
- Practice memorizing hadith.
- Build an obstacle course.
- Make a healthy snack.
- Make a family tree.
- Paint Eid decorations.
- Learn simple gardening.
- Do stretching exercises.
- Create paper crafts.
- Learn to wrap gifts.
- Draw a daily schedule.
- Practice handwriting.
- Play hide and seek.
- Make bookmarks.
- Write a short diary entry.
- Play memory card games.
- Build with recycled materials.
- Make Ramadan planner.
- Play soccer outside.
- Learn to fix simple things.
- Bake cupcakes for neighbors.
- Ride a bicycle.
- Organize toy shelves.
- Learn about the companions of the Prophet ﷺ.
- Create flashcards for Islamic months.
- Play a guessing game.
- Write a short story.
- Collect rocks.
- Play pretend restaurant.
- Fly a kite.
- Climb at a playground.
- Practice balancing on a line.
Reminder
Screens entertain.
Islam builds identity.
Children remember experiences more than lectures.
Build memories connected to Allah.
That is stronger than any device.
