Helen Keller in person

Here are some rare photage of Hellen Keller

Here with her Teacher Anne Sullivan 1930

Here with her friend Polly who was always by her side after Teacher passed away

See her amazing capabilities and hear her speak out

 

Braille

Understanding blindness for sighted people is a difficult concept. The books suggested below are a glimpse into what it can be. But more so these books are about strength, endurance, empowerment and relentlessness.

One can feel nothing but awe at the capabilities and of visually impaired people. We have so much to learn from them. They are gifted, they are fighters, they are focused......... they are awesome! Subhanallah !

Parental Guidance is needed to discuss this book. Please review the book yourself before sharing with your kids.

American Sign Language Resources

ASL Alphabets

You can look for the following in the local libraries.

Learn about the history of American Sign Language and how caring people can bring a change in others lives. To serve mankind is a noble cause. As Muslims to do it for the sake of Allah, brings rewards in abundance.

 An excellent book with photographs for everyday phrases

Parental Guidance is needed to discuss this book. 

Videos

(The following do contain a lot of music)

We preferred watching it with the volume turned down and complete silence, and try and experience how it must be for deaf people


     

Would you like to  learn atleast basic sign language to be able to express basic thoughts and expressions the next time you come across someone who needs to use it.

Wouldn't it be a touching moment to be able to say hello and thank you to someone you felt you didn't know how to approach ?

It's about compassion and understanding......

ASL Storytelling

Please join staff from the California School for the Deaf for this free story time for children and their families. The program features stories signed in ASL.  For deaf children and students who are interested in ASL.

 Stories for younger children will be from 7-7:30 pm and for older children from 7:30 - 8 pm. 

This free program that takes place in the Story time Theater at the Fremont Library.

Contact: Children's Information Desk (510) 745-1421

ASL Story time takes place on every second Tuesday of the month

THE EXPERIENCE

Took my for the, ASL story telling event and must say it was one of the most inspiring experiences that I got to share with my kids. You have to do it to understand the power and beauty of seeing people so deep in conversation yet the room was quiet ! Absolutely loved being around such an amazing. Brought back sign language books and my kid have been teaching themselves ASL since then. The respect and compassion we have all felt as a family is indescribable. And the discussions priceless.

1st Quarter Biography: Helen Keller & Louis Braille

THEME 

Compassion  Understanding  and Gratitude

The Lil Muslim Readers will start their thoughtful reading adventure with Biographies of two historical figures whose life and accomplishments became an eye opener for the world and inspiration for many.

Helen Keller & Louis Braille

This 2003 coin highlights an image of Helen Keller who accomplished
much despite being both deaf and blind

This beautiful 2009 Louis Braille Silver Dollar commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille, inventor of the Braille system, which is used by the blind to read and write.

Recommended Books

All reading levels are mere suggestions. Parents can read  the books to the kids if preferred. The point is to enjoy the reading together and have healthy discussions :)

Reading Level 1 (Kindergarten -1st Grade)





Reading Level 2 (2nd Grade +)






Reading Level 3 (4th Grade +)

A lovely book as it includes quotes from Helen Keller.

Note:
 Who was Hellen Keller, is an excellent book in respect in offering much more details than other books on Helen Keller. But you may want to read pages 92 and 95 yourself  first as you may need to discuss them with your kids depending on their age and maturity level.





Advanced and Mature Readers

Some concepts may need  discussion to bring clarity in the readers mind

It is an interesting read with quite an array of topics that can be discussed in the light of Islam, bringing a better understanding of the hikmah (wisdom) and importance of our Deen. Example: religion, socialism,

If we can teach our children to draw out such lessons in whatever they come across in life, it would be a Blessing from Allah! May Allah help us achieve that Ameen.



Recommended Videos

Hellen Keller



(Is available on youtube and in public libraries and amazon)


Louis Braille

For some reason I am not able to insert the video here, but you can find this 36 min video on you tube by this title: Young Heroes: Louise Braille 



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Welcome to Lil Muslim Reader Book Club

We read, we think, we ask, we learn, we understand, we apply !

That's the motto of our Lil Muslim Readers.

By the Grace and Mercy of Allah starting January 2014 a group of homeschooling Muslim moms will run a book club for their kids ages 5 - 12 in the Bay Area, California.

We welcome you to join us in our adventures and get inspired to start your own local book club, to promote thoughtful and intelligent reading.

Hoping to share and learn our experiences with you.

May Allah bless this project.

Let the reading adventures begin........