Comments on: Top 10 Resources of Arabic for Kids

By: Nadia

Nadia — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 06:47:56 +0000

Hi check-out – Arabic & English Phonics

http://www.babyarabia.com/shop.html

By: kidworldcitizen

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 10:28:40 +0000

In reply to Dr. Bashi Eco Toys (@Dr_Bashi). How cool!!!! I love your wooden blocks!! :)

By: Dr. Bashi Eco Toys (@Dr_Bashi)

Dr. Bashi Eco Toys (@Dr_Bashi) — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 13:57:34 +0000

This is such a wonderful list--thank you for putting it together! May we also suggest our maple hardwood Arabic blocks? Our Arabic blocks are made ethically in Vermont, USA--they are colorful, lacquered, non-toxic and PACKED with education: http://www.drbashi.com/product/arabic-alphabet-wood-blocks Would love to have your feedback--Hope you like them : ) Team Dr. Bashi

By: Yogamama

Yogamama — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 04:48:52 +0000

Thank you for linking up with “Say It Two Ways Thursdays”. I really appreciated this post. I’ve been so focus on raising my daughter bilingual English/Spanish that I’m just starting to think about more cultural learning.

By: Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

Leanna @ Alldonemonkey — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:59:36 +0000

Of course! No rush 🙂 I would love to teach my sons and maybe host a themed playgroup sometime for our multicultural moms group.

By: christimadrid

christimadrid — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:17:10 +0000

In reply to Leanna @ Alldonemonkey. Leanna, can I back with you tomorrow on that? I want to take a closer look before I vouch for them :) Thank you!

By: Cypress

Cypress — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:47:20 +0000

LOVE this site…thank yo so much for your sensitivity regarding the distinction between Arabs and Muslims. I’m off to enjoy the more recent Chinese New Year post 🙂 Thank you for being a presence on the web and sharing such great tools for families raising world citizens.

By: Leanna @ Alldonemonkey

Leanna @ Alldonemonkey — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:42:59 +0000

This is wonderful! Do you have recommendations of resources to teach Arab cultures to non-Arabic speaking kids?

By: christimadrid

christimadrid — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:01:41 +0000

In reply to Cypress. Oh, Cypress! I apologize! I had a paragraph drafted that explained the difference, but I cut it out because I felt it wasn't necessary as I only used Muslim when referring to the religion in number 1. The rest of the article focused on the Arab culture -- not religion. I should have left that paragraph in, I'm so sorry!

By: kidworldcitizen

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:14:16 +0000

In reply to kidworldcitizen. I added a sentence and changed once reference that mentioned Muslim families. I hope this is OK? :)

By: kidworldcitizen

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:07:42 +0000

In reply to Cypress. Thank you so much for pointing that out Cypress:). I (Becky) will go in and change the terms. We are always learning- I'm sorry to offend! Will fix it right now! :)

By: Cypress

Cypress — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:42:06 +0000

The spirit in which this post is written is WONDERFUL and I am grateful for the resources shared. However, as a Tunisian-American parent, I am stunned at the author’s use of the terms “Arab” and “Muslim” as interchangeable synonyms here. That is the first and biggest stereotype we should be working to break. Perpetuating the idea that Arabs=Muslims is completely counter to the mission of raising our children with a true and beautiful picture of misunderstood cultures.

By: christimadrid

christimadrid — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:21:25 +0000

I’m glad you enjoyed it Stephanie! I look forward to exploring your website!

By: Stephanie-InCultureParent

Stephanie-InCultureParent — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:44:37 +0000

Thanks so much Christi! And yes, you are totally right. There is a major fear and aversion to Arabs and Muslims in mainstream American culture. And generally no favorable portrayals of Arabs in mainstream media. It’s something we are very, very conscious of in raising our kids to have pride of their Arab and Muslim identity. There’s a bunch of resources on here I haven’t used before so I am really excited to check these out!!