Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Why do fish swim together in big groups?"

Watch the Monterey Bay Aquarium video Why do fish school?

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Where did the groups come from?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "When is being in a group a good thing?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Ma'arij is surah 70. Find ayah 37. The key word 'izin means groups, scattered bands. The rejecters gathered from all sides, in groups. Fish school together for safety. Groups can help us or lead us wrong, depending on where they go.

Fact: How do fish in a school keep from bumping into each other?

Ages 5–8: Fish school game. Walk as a "school" with your family, turning together.

Ages 9–12: Good groups. List three groups you belong to. Which help you do good?

Finish with: "I found that fish in a school avoid bumping by ___."

Talk together:

• How can a group help you be better?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How do you know if a group is going the right way?
• How can you be a good friend in your group?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will invite a friend to do something good with me."

• Invite a friend to do good.
• Play the fish school game.
• Share your good groups list.
• Next time: the next ayah (70:38) asks if each hopes to enter Paradise. Explore it together!

Action: Invite a friend to do something good with you.