Islamic stories for your classroom or masjid school
Once Upon A Crescent is a growing library of free stories written by a Muslim elementary school teacher. Use them in class, for weekend school or at a family event, and tell us what would help you most.
Ways teachers use the stories
Listen together
Short stories that work as a calm-down, a morning circle or a Friday listen. All of them are free to play.
Talk about it
Many episodes have a Parent guide with a short summary and questions that work just as well for a classroom discussion.
Pick by theme
Browse stories by value, like honesty, patience, kindness or confidence, and find the right one for this week.
Written by a teacher
Mrs. Hashimi is a Muslim elementary school teacher, and every story comes from the kinds of moments children really have: sharing, honesty, big feelings and trying again. Common Sense Media rates the podcast age 5+, and families with preschoolers listen too.
Planning something for your school?
Send a quick note with your group’s name, the age group and what you have in mind. Mrs. Hashimi reads every message.