My Family is Special

Social Emotional Learning

Sometimes we go to restaurants on Friday, parties on Saturday, and Trails rec center on the weekend. On Eid, my mom always cooks yummy food. In Pakistan, my grandma's home has a bunch of stores next to her house. My aunt's house is a mansion because it has a second floor and you can also go on the roof. 

My family is special because they all have special things that they do. We went on a boat ride in Qatar and the food was very yummy. My mom use to help kids learn Arabic and English. My other sister use to work at a school and help kids with their English. My sisters made macaroons they learned from a cooking class. 

My family is Muslim and being Muslim is special. It is special because you know the right thing. They are nice and generous and will buy me stuff. I know that they love me. 

Layan is 8 years old and was born in Colorado. Her family is from Palestine. She enjoys spending times with her family. 

Jana is 7 years old and was born in Colorado. Her family from Palestine and they speak Arabic. She likes to paint. 

Imran is 7 years old and was born in New Jersey. His family is from Russia and speaks Karichi. His favorite thing to do is playing on his golden flute. 

Adam is 8 years old and was born in Colorado. His dad is from Egypt and mom is from Russia. They speak English at home. His favorite thing to do is play video games.

Ayah is 8 years old and was born in the U.S. Her family is from Syria and they speak Arabic. She enjoys playing Roblox on the computer. 

Hala is 8 years old. Her family is from Sudan and they speak Arabic. She likes to play and read. 

Zaina is 7 years old and was born in Colorado. Her family is from Pakistan and speaks Urdu. She loves spending time with her family. 

Abdurrahman is 8 years old and was born in Palestine. His family is from Palestine and speaks Arabic. His favorite thing to do is collect and play with fidget spinners. 

I have two brothers. Their names are Jibreal and Yousf. They play with me and they respect me. They are nice and kind. My dad helps get my lunch ready for school and he wakes me up for Fajr prayer. My mom helps me with my school work. 

They are nice to me and take care of me. They buy me toys and get me clothes. And buy me shelter so I can be safe. My mom always makes sure I have healthy food. 

Muhab is 7 years old and was born in Colorado. His family is from Egypt and Sudan and mostly speak English. He loves playing on the Xbox. 

Heba is 8 years old and was born in Colorado. Her family is from Morocco and speak Moroccan. She enjoys reading Quran. 

Sebah is 8 years old and was born in Colorado. Her family is from Ethiopia and they speak Amharic and English. She likes to ride her bike. 

Ayat is 7 years old and was born in Colorado. Her family from Pakistan. They speak English and Urdu. She enjoys playing with her family. 

Israfeal is 8 years old and was born in Colorado. His mom is from Ethiopia and dad is American. They speak English at home. His favorite thing to do is play video games. 

Hassan is 7 years old and was born in Colorado. His family is from Palestine. He loves soccer. 

My family is from Sudan. We’re Muslims and pray together. We sometimes speak Arabic at home. They are nice to me and share stuff with me. Because they’re my family and they love me and I love them too.

We spend time together praying, eating, and watching Pokémon. I like playing, going places, and having dinner together with my family. We always go to the store together to buy food and clothes. 

I have the best family. My great grandpa is still alive. We speak Urdu. We eat different foods and we are from three different places: Canada, America, and Pakistan. In Pakistan, we have houses like Native Americans. They are made of stone and don’t have roofs. 

My family is special because they are nice and happy. They care about me. My mom and dad look after me. They keep me away from dangerous things like when we went to the mountains and had to stay away from the lake. 

My family can speak Arabic. We speak both English and Arabic at home. My mom cooks yummy food. My mom and dad let me play on the computer after I finish my homework. They let me stay up in summer break. They are great and awesome.

My family is healthy and I am so grateful. Thank you Allah (SWT). They are all really nice and not strict. My family is happy everyday and takes care of me a lot. 

My five-year-old sister knows how to tell time correctly and has her own language and it is funny. My cousin in Tennessee is very cute.  My mom is special because she is nice and cooks very good. My dad is nice because he buys me what I want. 

We play games together. We go places together we never went before. We have lots of fun together and we laugh. They’re fun to play with. They give me lots of hugs. They’re so nice to me. 

My family means a lot to me. They are generous. They are the best parents I could ever wish for. My siblings are the nicest to me. My sister plays with me and we hang out a lot. My brother is very funny. My uncle is the best because he gives me money and takes me places. That's why my family is special. 

My Family is Special<br /><br />By Mrs.Lyons' <br />Second Grade B

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