December 2023 Books Recommendations

Literacy Year: December  2023 Books Recommendations

This year, we are celebrating literacy in our school and we look forward to sharing a variety of texts available in our school library that we use in our classrooms and that are highly recommended by our late Director of Religious Affairs, Marhum Syed Asad Jafri. 

Please recite a surah fateha for Marhum Syed Asad Jafri who thrived on learning and imparting knowledge to all ages.

Our students read and reflect upon a rich variety of text, which helps in building proficiency in the understanding of the language and translates into strong verbal and written communication skills.

We are pleased to share our book recommendations for December 2023.

Recommendation by our Director of Religious Affairs, Marhum Syed Asad Jafri

Man and Universe: Published in multiple languages and divided into seven parts, this book brings us a systematic understanding of the Islamic fundamentals while looking at causation of problems in Islamic society.  

Recommended age: 16+

This month’s book recommendations

Children’s books are fantastic resources for teaching children about charity. They inspire people, young or old alike, to experience the joy of giving and sharing. 

• Amir’s Blue Jacket: a heartwarming story about giving charity from what you love the most.
• Ordinary Mary’s extraordinary deed: a book that celebrates the power of everyday actions and ordinary deeds.
• The Apple tree: Charity comes in different forms, how planting one tree helps many is the sweet take away from this read.
• Maybe something Beautiful: how giving, thorough art, transforms a neighborhood. 

Recommended age: 5+

 Why are we celebrating Literacy at As-Sadiq Islamic School?

Central to a student’s emotional and intellectual growth, literacy and language development are key components of the Ontario curriculum. The Ontario language curriculum is designed to support students in developing the language and literacy knowledge and skills they need to succeed in education and in life, and to encourage students to experience the joy and possibility that literacy learning can ignite.

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