Free Eid Activities for Kids

In this blog post I’m sharing some free Eid activities for kids. Eid is a joyous and culturally significant celebration for millions of people all around the world. For those of us in special education, integrating Eid-themed activities into the classroom can provide an inclusive and enriching experience for all students.

For many of our students, hands-on, sensory-friendly activities can help bring the celebration to life while supporting language development, social skills, and fine motor abilities. In this blog post, I’m sharing a variety of free, engaging, and adaptable activities that can make Eid a fun and educational experience for your students.

I’ve also put together a list of my favorite Eid picture books for kids that you may find helpful.

1. Crescent Mood Card Craft

This Crescent Moon Craft is a simple yet engaging activity that helps our students to explore the significance of the crescent moon in Islamic culture. Using basic materials, students can create a shimmering moon and star display while practicing fine motor skills. This hands-on craft is perfect for Eid and Ramadan-themed lessons, encouraging creativity and cultural awareness in the classroom.

2. DIY Decorative Eid Jars

These DIY Decorative Eid Jars are a beautiful and simple craft. It allows children to create festive lantern-inspired jars using recycled materials. By decorating glass jars with gold accents, moon and star cutouts, and battery-operated tea lights, students can make a glowing Eid decoration to brighten up any space. This activity is perfect for promoting fine motor skills, creativity, and cultural appreciation in the classroom.

3. Eid Paper Lanterns

This Paper Lantern Craft is a fun and easy craft for children. You students will create colorful, festive lanterns using just paper, scissors, and glue. By folding and cutting simple shapes, students can design their own bright and cheerful lanterns. These are perfect for decorating the classroom during Eid or Ramadan. This activity helps develop fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and creativity while introducing cultural traditions in a hands-on way.

4. Eid Printables

These Free Eid al-Fitr printables from Learn Grow Aspire offer a variety of engaging and educational printables to celebrate Eid in the classroom. From coloring pages and word searches to matching games and crafts…. These activities help children develop fine motor skills, vocabulary, and cultural awareness in a fun and interactive way. Perfect for special education settings, these free resources make it easy to bring the joy of Eid into learning.

5. Eid Coloring Pages

These 10 Free Printable Eid Coloring Pages from In The Playroom provide a fantastic way for children to celebrate Eid through creative expression. Featuring beautiful Islamic designs, mosques, moons, and stars, these coloring pages help develop fine motor skills, focus, and relaxation while reinforcing cultural appreciation. Perfect for special education classrooms.. These free printables offer a simple yet meaningful way to engage students in the spirit of Eid.

6. Free Printable Eid Mubarak Gift Boxes

These Free Printable Eid Mubarak Gift Boxes from In The Playroom are a wonderful way to make gift-giving extra special during Eid. These easy-to-assemble paper boxes feature beautiful Eid-themed designs and can be used to hold small treats, stickers, or personalized notes. This activity helps children develop fine motor skills, creativity, and an understanding of the tradition of giving during Eid, making it a perfect addition to any special education classroom.

Celebrating Eid in the special education classroom doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. By incorporating sensory play, storytelling, pretend play, and crafts… Teachers can create a meaningful, inclusive, and joyful experience for all students. These activities not only honor cultural diversity.. But also help students develop fine motor skills, social communication, and cognitive learning in a fun and accessible way.

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Nikki