These fab Ramadan and Eid resources will enable you to embed the learning theme within your setting whilst taking a holistic approach to children's development. Being Iraqi, I didn’t grow up eating qatayef. It’s a dessert I discovered after I married my Palestinian-Jordanian husband. For him, Ramadan is simply not Ramadan without qatayef. One of the greatest sights and aromas of the holy month is walking past street vendors in ancient cities like Jerusalem – they expertly and speedily pour batter into rows of perfectly sized pancakes on a huge hotplate. Similarly, visit any pastry shop and you will be mesmerised by little pancakes bubbling away. Arrange the filled qatayef in one layer on the lined freezer tray place in a freezer bag, securely closed, then freeze for at least two hours. (For ease, each freezer tray should only hold one type of filling.) It’s important to freeze the qatayef so they hold their shape and don’t break open when fried.

All of our resources use this lovely learning theme to support children across all areas of learning. Each activity can be adapted to suit children's individual attainment and encourage their next steps in learning.Although being a shop keeper isn't related to this trays theme a child's interpretation of activities in front of them will often veer off from what is planned. This is where the learning takes place and it is so important to work with the children, allow them to lead their play and encourage their imagination as much as possible. For the cream-filled qatayef: take your fresh (un-fried) qatayef, and fill with about a tablespoon of cream. Fold over to enclose the filling, and pinch the edges to seal. Place on a serving plate and garnish with pistachios or nuts of your choice. The measurements for the fillings are approximate. Usually you buy (or make) a big batch of qatayef, prepare enough for at least the first half of the month, then freeze them. You can obviously eat as many or as few as you like but, for the larger stuffed ones, about three a person is a generous portion to work on. It’s hard to stop at one!

Ramadan is a very important part of the Islamic calendar. It happens in the 9th month of the Islamic Calendar. Every year the date is different. These engaging activities and resources will be great to use when supporting your classes understanding of the Story of Ramadan. All of our resources are teacher-made and offer top quality, age appropriate learning. While they were busy playing shops I observed them talking about prayer mats (which they didn't know about before this activity), I also heard a child mention they were 'off to the mosque'.Simply browse the collection and save your favourite activities and resources to your online lesson plans. All of our activities are easy to print and are available in a range of printing options. Here at Twinkl, we are committed to ensuring that learning is accessible and engaging for all children. Our Story of Ramadan resources use a range of teaching and learning techniques to support each child's individual learning journey and preferred learning styles.

For the cheese and walnut or cream-filled qatayef: combine the sugar, a half-cup water, orange blossom water and lemon juice in a small, heavy-based saucepan. Bring to the boil and boil until the syrup is clear. Set aside. Not sure where to start? Well, you could always go for some classic Ramadan-themed decor—which usually consists of displaying glowing lanterns, festive wreaths, and items that are adorned with or in the shape of the moon and stars. Or you could go for something a little more obvious, like a sign that says “Ramadan Kareem” (which essentially translates to “Generous Ramadan”). To fill your qatayef, line a number of small trays with baking paper – the trays should fit your freezer.People who are Muslim use the time to look at what makes them happy and think about doing nice things that involve friends and family. People might even do work in their communities to help others who might not be as fortunate as them. If you are making the pancakes from scratch, do this first. Stir together the yeast, warm water and sugar and leave the mixture to stand for a few minutes until it becomes foamy. Whisk together the flour, semolina, powdered milk, baking powder, salt and egg to make a thin batter. Cover with plastic wrap and leave to rest for one to two hours in a warm place until the mixture becomes bubbly. During Ramadan, Muslims will not eat between dawn and sunset. They can eat in between these times. At the end of Ramadan there is a festival called Eid. Here Muslims gather and celebrate with friends and family. By teaching young children about different ways of life and beliefs, they are more likely to be tolerant and respectful to all irrespective of their cultural or religious connotations. Eid activities for early years encourages exploration of this special time in the Islamic calendar.