This spring, discover new ways to celebrate the beauty of your family’s religious and cultural traditions!
Spring is a significant time for multiple faiths, including Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Ramadan begins on March 10 and continues through April 9, Easter is observed on March 31 or May 5 (depending on the Gregorian or Julian calendar), and Passover begins on April 22 and ends on April 30.
To help families commemorate each holiday, we’ve compiled a list of kid-friendly companion activities for Ramadan, Easter, and Passover, from making almond dukkah to practicing Easter egg addition and searching for the afikomen. Plus, these include Education.com’s brand new Reflective Writing Prompts and Graphic Organizers for all 3 holidays!
Read on to explore our top worksheets, crafts, and recipes for Ramadan, Easter, and Passover. You can also click below to easily jump to each list:
Resources for Ramadan (March 10 – April 9)
1. New! Ramadan writing prompts and graphic organizers
Explore Education.com’s fresh set of Reflective Writing Prompts and engaging Graphic Organizers designed for Ramadan.
These prompts are tailored to help children explore their thoughts and feelings about this special time of caring for their communities, having them reflect on the intention behind helping those in need.
2. Fill-in-the-blank Ramadan worksheet
As the month of Ramadan begins, share this “What is Ramadan?” Informational Worksheet with your child to teach them about the holiday’s traditions and practices.
They will fill in the blanks using vocabulary words like iftar and suhoor to learn about the basics of Ramadan.
3. Almond dukkah recipe
Kids can try their hand at making Almond Dukkah—a delightful treat that adds flavor to your iftar meal after a day of fasting. This simple recipe is a great way to involve kids in the kitchen, teaching them about the culinary traditions associated with Ramadan.
Your little chefs will enjoy dipping pita bread into their homemade dukkah and eating it at sundown.
4. Easy, fun Ramadan art projects
Make some masterpieces this month!
As Eid approaches, engage your children in creative Ramadan-themed art activities, from crafting colorful Islamic Tile Art to creating beautiful Mosque Designs and Geometric Glass Creations they can hang in a window.
These projects provide a hands-on way to get kids excited about Ramadan’s cultural elements and traditions.