Ramadan Activity Ideas for the Montessori Classroom

This year Ramadan begins at sunset on August 11th (on the Gregorian calendar) and ends on the 9th of September. Ramadan is a holy month of fasting and contemplation for Muslims around the world. Many fast and increase prayer and contemplation during daylight hours, ending the day with a prayer and a light meal called the iftar. One of the many benefits of the fasting is to remind Muslims of those who are less fortunate.

Brainstorm with your Montessori students for ways that your Montessori class can provide community service with this in mind. Your students may spend a morning at a soup kitchen or hold a school-wide canned food drive. Perhaps students can collect spare change in jars and send it to a local food bank or cook an appreciation meal for the fire station that services your school.

Older Montessori students may enjoy discussions and research about the connections between poverty, food quality, politics, food deserts, and other related issues. Ramadan is another opportunity to learn and promote understanding in the Montessori classroom. Help your students enjoy this chance to learn about their world with these fun activities!