Bringing Ramadan to Life Through a Digital Word Search Activity

During the last Ramadan, I conducted a themed learning activity titled "Word Search: Nuzul Al-Quran & Ramadan" with my students. This activity was fully designed using Canva, and turned into an interactive worksheet that could be used both in printed form and digitally.

 

 

What made it more engaging was that students could complete the task directly on devices such as iPads, tablets, or smartphones. I personally completed the activity using my iPad and Apple Pencil, making full use of the native markup tools available. It was not only convenient but also added a fun and meaningful learning experience — even during fasting hours.

 

I also shared this activity through my Telegram Channel, making it accessible to other educators across Malaysia who wished to incorporate meaningful Ramadan content into their own classrooms. The response was incredibly positive — students were excited, focused, and happy as they searched for Islamic-themed words like tadarus, sahur, zakat, and Lailatulqadar.

This experience showed me how Apple tools like the iPad can enhance the teaching and learning of Islamic Education, especially by making lessons more interactive and inclusive. It also encouraged student autonomy and engagement while embedding spiritual values aligned with the month of Ramadan.

Why don't you try too? :)


iPad screen showing colorful Ramadan word search with Apple Pencil on top.
Exploring faith through tech — this Ramadan-themed word search was created on Canva and completed on iPad using Apple Pencil.


Girl in black hijab doing a word search worksheet with a pen at her desk.
Hands-on learning in action — this student enjoyed the Ramadan word search activity as part of our themed Islamic lesson.


A young boy in a yellow shirt concentrates as he works on the printed worksheet using a pencil at a classroom desk.
"Hands-on creativity brings meaning to learning — students personalise their Hari Raya cards while deepening their understanding of Ramadan traditions."


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