A fun Urdu Song for children to learn about autumn, the changes in colour and increase their vocabulary. This post contains video and lyrics.Continue reading Urdu Songs for Children about Autumn: Celebrating the Colors of the Season
O Canada in Urdu!
ٰO Canada, the national anthem of Canada, has been beautifully rendered in Urdu by the maestro himself, Sohail Rana. As we celebrate the 150 years of Canada, it’s an honor to share this lovely version of O Canada in Urdu.
Urdu Story Time at Annie’s ELC in Islamabad
We had a great time at Annie’s ELC in Islamabad enjoying an Urdu story time with the lovely children and teachers at the school.Continue reading Urdu Story Time at Annie’s ELC in Islamabad
Urdu Letters Treasure Hunt
We have been covering the Urdu alphabets in our weekly Urdu story time and recently reached “say”. This called for some revision and a little celebration! Last summer, we were visiting my sister in Manila and learning the Urdu alphabets. Here’s a little game we played to celebrate the same milestone! Play an Urdu LettersContinue reading Urdu Letters Treasure Hunt
Urdu Story Time: Why is it Important and how to attend ours?
Urdu story time is an important tool to pass on the love of the language to young children. Read this post for resources, tips and how to attend ours.Continue reading Urdu Story Time: Why is it Important and how to attend ours?
Urdu Poem about Professions: A Fun Urdu Poem for Children
Sharing the video and lyrics for an Urdu poem about professions that you can use at home or in school for children to talk about careers. Continue reading Urdu Poem about Professions: A Fun Urdu Poem for Children
Remembering Bano Qudsia
Remembering the great Pakistani Urdu author Bano Qudsia who shaped thoughts in generations through her amazing novels, short stories and plays. Continue reading Remembering Bano Qudsia
Benefits of Being Multilingual : Why teach Urdu or another language?
Raising your children multilingual is a gift you can give to them! If you have been thinking “why teach Urdu?”, read this post for the benefits!Continue reading Benefits of Being Multilingual : Why teach Urdu or another language?
How to teach Urdu to Kids: Simple Tips for Parents
Sharing tips and resources of how to teach Urdu to kids which will help families that wish to pass on the language to the next generation.Continue reading How to teach Urdu to Kids: Simple Tips for Parents
Ghalib on my Mom Life
Today we celebrate the birthday of one of Urdu language’s finest poets, Mirza Ghalib. Born on Dec 27, 1797, in Agra, he rose to prominence in Delhi in the last era of the Mughal empire. His poetry has touched the souls of millions. It has often been said that Ghalib’s poetry is timeless. I haveContinue reading Ghalib on my Mom Life