Summer is here! While it’s a great time for rest and fun, it’s also the perfect opportunity to help our children grow spiritually and strengthen their love for Islam, without it feeling like schoolwork.
Whether you’re a homeschooling parent or simply looking to add meaning to your child’s summer break, Islamic studies can be joyful, hands-on, and filled with discovery. And no, it doesn’t always have to be about Hajj!
In this blog, you’ll find:
Why summer is a golden opportunity for faith-based learning
A simple guide for parents to keep things engaging
Fun and easy Islamic activities your child will love
Why Summer Is the Perfect Time for Islamic Learning?
During the school year, children are often overwhelmed with academics, exams, and routines. Summer provides a slower pace—and that’s where the magic lies.
This is the time to let them explore, ask questions about Allah ﷻ, and connect to the deen in a relaxed and meaningful way. With the right activities, they won’t even realize they’re “studying.”
A Parent’s Guide: Making Islamic Studies Fun, Not Formal
Here’s a simple structure parents can follow throughout the summer:
1. Choose Weekly Themes
Pick one theme per week so your child has something fresh to look forward to. Examples:
Names of Allah
Prophets of Islam
Manners in Islam (Akhlaq)
Islamic Stories
Masjids Around the World
2. Keep Lessons Short & Sweet
Aim for 15–20 minutes of focused learning a day, followed by an activity, craft, or story. This keeps energy high and attention focused.
3. Use a Visual Schedule
Create a summer board or calendar with daily themes:
Monday – Learn a new Name of Allah
Tuesday – Islamic story time
Wednesday – Craft or coloring
Thursday – Quran time or surah review
Friday – Family Jumu’ah prep or hadith of the week
✨ Activity Ideas ✨
1. 99 Names of Allah Poster Craft
Each week, choose one of Allah’s beautiful names. Teach your child its meaning and make a mini poster or collage for it. Add a new name each week to build a wall display!
2. Prophets Storytime with Craft
Read simple stories about Prophets like Adam (AS), Nuh (AS), Yusuf (AS), or Musa (AS). Follow it up with:
Finger puppets
Drawing scenes from the story
Creating a “Prophet’s Book” with one page per prophet
Get your free Prophets-Themed Template here!Â
3. Islamic Art Hour
Let them explore calligraphy, mosque silhouette painting, or making tasbeeh with colorful beads.
4. Good Deed Challenge Board
Create a board or jar with simple good deeds like:
Smile at someone
Say Alhamdulillah
Share with a sibling
Let them choose one each day and color a star when completed!
We have a Free downloadable Sadaqa Tree activity pack just for the little learners!Â
Click here to download! Sadaqa Tree Activity Pack
5. Hadith & Manners Game
Pick a simple hadith (e.g. “The best among you are those with the best manners”) and act it out using toys or role play.
6. Masjid Around the World Map
Show your child famous masjids on a world map (Madinah, Istanbul, Indonesia). Print images, add flags, and talk about where Muslims live all over the world!
7. Bake & Learn
Bake treats together and teach du’as like:
Du’a before eating
Saying Bismillah before starting
Talking about sharing food as a sunnah
🗂️ Free Downloadable Resources
To help you get started, we’ve prepared a Summer Islamic Activity Planner for Kids with:
Weekly theme layout Daily prompts Activity ideas checklist Printable craft templates
Download your free copy of the Summer Islamic Activity Planner here!
🌙 Final Thoughts for Parents
Your child doesn’t need to memorize pages of Islamic facts this summer. What they really need is to feel Islam—through joy, stories, creativity, and connection.
If your little learner walks away with a stronger love for Allah, a habit of saying “Alhamdulillah,” or excitement for Islamic stories, you’ve done a wonderful job. ❤️
Let summer be the season they fall in love with their faith.
From The Busy Learners with love,
Helping little hearts grow closer to Allah—one activity at a time.