Al-Ihsan Academy

08/03/2026

TIP OF THE DAY

Record an audiobook with your child
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Listening to audiobooks and reading along can help develop your child's reading fluency. And it's more fun if you make your own audiobooks together. Simply record yourself as you read a story to your child. Slow down and pronounce words carefully. Act out the character's voices. At the end of each page, have your child ring a bell. Later, when your elementary schooler listens and reads along, the bell will be the cue to turn the page.

08/02/2026

TIP OF THE DAY

Teach your child the best way to make friends
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The best way for a child to make friends is to look for other kids who are seeking friendships, too. Encourage your child to look for signs of openness, such as smiling or making room for someone to sit down. Suggest that your child ask questions to show signs of interest. "I always see you with that case. What instrument do you play?" Then, remind your child to take it slow. New friendships need time and space to grow.

08/02/2026

The End-of-the-Year Reflections series continues! ✨

This time, Sister Sarika reflects on the incredible journey of teaching this year’s Grade 5 class. From cherished classroom memories to lessons learned along the way, she leaves her students with words of encouragement as they take the next step in their educational journey. 🤍

07/28/2026

TIP OF THE DAY

Try Grandma's rule for good behavior

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It is important to establish clear guidelines for your child's behavior and to enforce consequences consistently. Ideally, consequences should be more positive than negative. Remember Grandma's rule: "When you have done what you are supposed to do, then you may do what you want to do." Always phrase it positively: "You can play a game when you finish your chores."

07/20/2026

TIP OF THE DAY

Explore possibilities with family puppets

Boost creativity and communication by making family puppets with your child. First, make copies of photos of your family members. Then, cut out the heads and glue them to craft sticks. Help your child cut out pictures of clothes from catalogs or magazines and attach them to the sticks. Your family can use the puppets to act out how you have dealt with a problem or conflict. Then, see if you can act out a better approach.

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07/19/2026

07/17/2026

TIP OF THE DAY

Story starters spark creative thinking

The words "I'm bored!" often mean that whining, fighting and trouble are on the way. To spark your child's creativity and promote thinking, make a list of story starters. For example, "When I opened the door, I got the surprise of my life," or, "Once there lived a child whose life would have been perfect except for one thing." When your child is bored, give a starter and have your child use it to write a story or play or paint a picture.

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07/16/2026

TIP OF THE DAY

Recycle worksheets and revive your child's skills

Keep school skills sharp this summer by pulling out some of your child's papers or worksheets from the recent school year. Math, science and reading papers are especially useful. Once a week, have your child redo some of the work. This summer school time will help reinforce the material in your child's mind, and you'll have some time to do other things while your student works.

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07/15/2026

TIP OF THE DAY

Instill healthy habits now to get your child ready for fall

The summer is the perfect time to establish some healthy habits that support school success. Clean hands are important for staying healthy, so together, practice really thorough hand washing. If your elementary schooler tends to skip breakfast, reestablish the habit of eating it by letting your child experiment with unusual foods. Use summer's longer days to encourage active outdoor activities (wearing plenty of sunscreen!), then stick to a regular bedtime.

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07/15/2026

Ready to make an impact in a faith-centered learning community?
Al-Ihsan Academy is hiring for multiple roles:
Teachers (all subjects, including Arabic, Quran & Islamic Studies), bus drivers, and office personnel.
✨ Join a team committed to Academic Excellence in an Islamic Environment.
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