Building Early Faith Foundations

Featuring child development specialist Dr. Fadwa Elashi, this session is designed for teachers, parents, and community members working with children under age six.

Participants will gain an understanding of:

• Quranic and Prophetic Principles for Fostering Spiritual Growth
• Essential Ingredients for Developing Meaningful Islamic Curriculum
• Evidence-based Strategies and Activities for Young Learners

Dr. Fadwa Elashi is a former assistant professor of developmental psychology with experience teaching courses on educational psychology, learning through play, and child development. She has published several peer-reviewed research articles in the field of child development and often reviews manuscripts for consideration for publication in major academic journals. Her profound passion for fostering optimal and equitable learning environments for all children is what drove her to establish Nectar Education where she currently serves as Executive Director.