Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Why do birds sing so much in the early morning?"

Watch the SciShow Kids video Why Do Birds Sing?

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What does Allah tell us to do after all these signs?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How can I glorify Allah during my day?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Waqi'ah is surah 56. Find ayah 74. The key words sabbih bismi rabbika mean glorify the name of your Lord. After the signs of seeds, water and fire, the answer is simple: praise Allah. Birds fill the dawn with song, and we can fill our day with subhanAllah.

Fact: What is the "dawn chorus", and when does it start?

Ages 5–8: Dawn listen. Wake up early one day, listen to the birds and say subhanAllah.

Ages 9–12: Count your praise. Use your fingers to say subhanAllah 33 times after one salah each day.

Finish with: "I found that the dawn chorus starts ___."

Talk together:

• Why does this ayah come right after the signs of seeds, water and fire?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• When during the day can you say subhanAllah?
• How does praising Allah change how you feel?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will say subhanAllah when I see something beautiful."

• Say subhanAllah at beautiful things.
• Do a dawn listen.
• Share counting your praise.
• Next time: the next ayah (56:75) swears by the places where the stars set. Explore it together!

Action: Say subhanAllah when you see something beautiful.