Re: Bismillah [IslamCity] Top 5 skills to teach your kids this summer

[Ibrahim Hayani]

Dear Friends, Brothers & Sisters,

Thank you for sharing these simple, but remarkably useful and relevant 5 
skills that all parents should strive to teach their children. Equally 
important is the fact that all five skills are strongly and deeply 
rooted in Islam's value system. It is a perfect combination of 
"practicality" and "spirituality."


Regards,

Ibrahim Hayani
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Top 5 skills to teach your kids this summer
While we want our kids to relax after a grueling school year, it's 
important their brains don't turn to mush while school's out.
There are many productive things kids can do, but here is our list of 
top five skills they should learn to succeed in school and beyond.

1. Learn CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
"And if anyone saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of 
the whole people" (Quran 5:32)
What could be a more useful skill than one that helps preserves life 
itself? Check out your local Red Cross 
 
to find out where and when the next CPR class is being offered.

2. Writing a letter to the editor
This teaches assertiveness, clarity in thought, and basic writing 
skills all in one. All it requires is being able to write simple 
English. Find an article that your child feels strongly about in the 
local newspaper. Discuss it first, then put your thoughts down on 
paper. Then help him or her compose a letter to the editor and send it 
off. If it gets published, post it up on the fridge!

3. Swimming
Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, emphasized teaching 
children how to swim. It is not only great exercise and fun, but it 
could also save your life. Check out your local park district or gym 
for lessons.

4. Managing money
Help your kids avoid problems like debt, impulsive shopping, and 
overspending by teaching them money management skills this summer. If 
you already don't, start giving your child a weekly allowance. Then, 
help him or her draft a budget of how to spend and save. Also, make 
sure they give to charity.

5. Volunteering for a cause
Giving and not receiving any monetary return is a skill critical in 
our increasingly materialistic culture. Assess your child's skills, 
talents, and interests, and find a volunteer opportunity for him or 
her this summer. Some ideas include: helping peace and justice groups; 
helping younger kids learn English; making and delivering meals to an 
elderly person who cannot get out much; writing articles for a 
non-profit organization's website or helping with its technical 
aspects; answering phone calls, etc.

Source:
"Top 10 skills to teach your kids this summer 
" 
- Samana Siddiqui


O Allah! Guide us, make our intentions sincere, accept our 
deeds, answer our prayers, and make us of those who are patient.


 

Bismillah [IslamCity] Top 5 skills to teach your kids this summer

[fatimah khan]

Top 5 skills to teach your kids this summer
While we want our kids to relax after a grueling school year, it's important 
their brains don't turn to mush while school's out. 
There are many productive things kids can do, but here is our list of top five 
skills they should learn to succeed in school and beyond.
1. Learn CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
"And if anyone saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of the whole 
people" (Quran 5:32)
What could be a more useful skill than one that helps preserves life itself? 
Check out your local Red Cross to find out where and when the next CPR class is 
being offered. 
2. Writing a letter to the editor
This teaches assertiveness, clarity in thought, and basic writing skills all in 
one. All it requires is being able to write simple English. Find an article 
that your child feels strongly about in the local newspaper. Discuss it first, 
then put your thoughts down on paper. Then help him or her compose a letter to 
the editor and send it off. If it gets published, post it up on the fridge!
3. Swimming
Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, emphasized teaching children 
how to swim. It is not only great exercise and fun, but it could also save your 
life. Check out your local park district or gym for lessons. 
4. Managing money
Help your kids avoid problems like debt, impulsive shopping, and overspending 
by teaching them money management skills this summer. If you already don't, 
start giving your child a weekly allowance. Then, help him or her draft a 
budget of how to spend and save. Also, make sure they give to charity.
5. Volunteering for a cause
Giving and not receiving any monetary return is a skill critical in our 
increasingly materialistic culture. Assess your child's skills, talents, and 
interests, and find a volunteer opportunity for him or her this summer. Some 
ideas include: helping peace and justice groups; helping younger kids learn 
English; making and delivering meals to an elderly person who cannot get out 
much; writing articles for a non-profit organization's website or helping with 
its technical aspects; answering phone calls, etc. 
Source:
"Top 10 skills to teach your kids this summer" - Samana Siddiqui 


O Allah! Guide us, make our intentions sincere, accept our deeds, answer our 
prayers, and make us of those who are patient.