Novels Introduced in 2023-2024
With changing times, updating the novels taught in schools becomes necessary. This year, Al-Haadi School invested time and money to bring new novels…
Stages of Human Growth – A Poem
By Ustad Husayn Norozi; translated by Sayyid Ali Imran We studied this poem with our middle school students at the end of the…
Exploring Simple Machines at Joey’s World
Few experiences are as enriching as combining real-world exploration with classroom learning. Recently, our class had the privilege of visiting Joey’s World; it…
Exploring Measurement in Math Through a Delicious Breakfast
As educators, we’re always on the lookout for innovative ways to engage our students in learning. Recently, in our math class, we embarked…
Our Ramadan Tradition in Grade 1 & 2
This month of Ramadan, I introduced a special tradition with my students in grades 1 and 2. Each morning, we would begin our…
Exhibition on Homelessness | Novel Studies: Hold Fast
Our Grade 5 classroom hosted an exhibition on homelessness. Throughout the tour, students elucidated the causes of homelessness, delved into Islamic perspectives on…
Exploring Ancient Egypt: A Holistic Learning Journey
Recently, in Grade 4, I had the opportunity to lead a thematic project on Ancient civilizations. This endeavor was not just an ordinary…
Integrating Social Studies and Math – Grade 2 Students Currency Exploration
I wanted to share something exciting from our grade 2 classroom that bridges the worlds of Social Studies and Math—the immersive exploration of…
Crime Scene with Fractions
A crime scene with fractions unfolded in Grade 4, caused by a member of the “frightening fraction gang.” To uncover the culprit, students…
Educational Escape Rooms As an Innovative Pedagogical Activity
A lot of research has been published over the last decade on incorporating Escape Rooms as an innovative pedagogical activity in your classroom….