Start with bismillah.

Show a sandcastle or a pebble of sandstone. Ask: "Do you know rock can be made of sand?"

Watch the Professional Geology Club video about how sand turns into sandstone.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Which people does this ayah tell us about?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Who were the people of Thamud?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ash-Shams is surah 91. Find ayah 11. Thamud were a people who lived long ago. The Quran tells us they were skilled at carving homes out of rock. Ask your teacher about their prophet, Salih (peace be upon him).

Fact: How does loose sand become solid sandstone?

Ages 5–8: Sand to stone. Mix sand with a little glue and water, press it into a cup and let it dry. You've made "sandstone"!

Ages 9–12: Carving test. With an adult, try scratching chalk, soap and a pebble with a spoon. Which is easiest to carve?

Finish with: "I found that sand turns into stone when ___."

Talk together:

• Thamud were clever builders. Why didn't their skills save them?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How can being proud stop someone from listening to the truth?
• What should we do when someone reminds us of Allah?
• What would you like to ask an ustaz or ustazah about Thamud?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will listen humbly when ___ gives me advice."

• Ask a grown-up to tell you the story of Prophet Salih (peace be upon him) from the Quran.
• Use your skills to help others, not to show off.
• Next time: the next ayah (91:12) is about the worst of them stepping forward. Explore it together!

Action: Show someone your homemade sandstone.