Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Have you ever seen how grapes grow?"

Watch eLapse's time-lapse of a grape vine growing.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Which foods are named here?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How does a vine climb?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah 'Abasa is surah 80. Find ayah 28. The key words 'inaban wa qadba mean grapes and fresh green plants (some scholars say plants that are cut again and again, like fodder or herbs).

Fact: How do grape vines climb up and hold on?

Ages 5–8: Green plate. Make a plate with as many green foods as you can find.

Ages 9–12: Climbing plants. Find out about tendrils. Which other plants use them?

Finish with: "I found that grape vines climb using ___."

Talk together:

• Why do you think Allah names so many different foods?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• Which fruit or vegetable do you love most?
• How can we thank Allah for variety in our food?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will try one fruit or vegetable I've never tried."

• Try a new fruit or vegetable.
• Show someone your green plate.
• Grow some herbs on a windowsill.
• Next time: the next ayah (80:29) is about olives and dates. Explore it together!

Action: Try one fruit or vegetable you've never tried.