Grade 1 Ramadan Activities, Slides & Crafts | The Ultimate Ramadan Resource

Grade 1 Ramadan Activities, Slides & Crafts | The Ultimate Ramadan Resource

Slides, Activities & Crafts

Teach your Grade 1 students all about Ramadan in an inclusive, respectful, and age-appropriate way. This can be modified for Foundation and Grade 2.

Ramadan is a very special time for Muslims. It is a month of spiritual renewal, fasting, prayer, charity, and good character. As a Muslim teacher working in an Islamic school, Ramadan is very special to us, and I wanted to share the beauty of this month through a resource that is meaningful, accurate, and classroom-friendly.

This resource has been created with a lot of love, care, and intention. It is designed to help young learners understand what Ramadan is and why it matters, while also supporting values such as kindness, gratitude, patience, and respect.

To ensure this resource can be used in a variety of settings, it includes two clear sections:

Mainstream-friendly section suitable for all classrooms
Islamic supplement for Islamic teachers, focusing on key Islamic values, manners, etiquette, and character (akhlaq)

What’s Included:

• Ramadan teaching slides for Grade 1 with clear, child-friendly explanations of key Ramadan concepts
• Islamic character, manners, and behaviour slides (akhlaq), including mosque etiquette and table manners
• Mainstream-friendly values and good manners slides (editable)
• “What would you do?” scenario slides (editable)
• Ramadan flip book
• Ramadan Sequencing Activities
• Kindness chain activity (editable)
• Helping Hands Kindness activity (with display ideas)
• Lantern sun catcher craft
• Charity/Sadaqah Money Box Craft
• Ramadan Sorting Activity
• “A Dua a Day” (Islamic supplement)
• Eid Cards
• Teacher notes and simple instructions throughout

Perfect For

• Grade 1 classrooms
• Islamic schools
• Muslim students in mainstream settings
• Ramadan units and cultural studies
• Character education and values lessons

Teacher Note (Islamic Teachers)

This resource was created with care and good intentions. If you notice any mistakes or areas that need improvement, please let me know so I can fix them straight away. I truly value feedback and want this resource to be as accurate, respectful, and helpful as possible.

Curriculum Links

Australian Curriculum (v9)

This resource supports the Australian Curriculum across multiple learning areas, particularly in the early years.

English

• AC9E1LY02 – Interact with others using appropriate language and turn-taking
• AC9E1LY05 – Create short texts to express ideas and feelings
• AC9E1LY06 – Understand that texts reflect different cultures and experiences

Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS)

• AC9HS1K02 – Explore personal and family histories, traditions, and celebrations
• AC9HS1K03 – Recognise cultural diversity and how people celebrate important events

Personal and Social Capability

• Self-awareness and self-management
• Social awareness and respectful relationships
• Understanding emotions, empathy, kindness, and cooperation

Intercultural Understanding

• Learning about cultural and religious practices
• Respecting similarities and differences
• Building inclusive classroom understanding

United States Standards

This resource aligns with common early-years expectations across U.S. curriculum.

ELA – Common Core (Grade 1)

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1 – Participate in collaborative conversations
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.2 – Write informative texts about topics
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.7 – Use illustrations and details to describe key ideas

Social Studies

• Understanding cultural traditions and celebrations
• Respecting diversity and different ways of life
• Learning about community values and helping others

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

• Self-awareness and self-management
• Social awareness and empathy
• Responsible decision-making
• Building positive relationships