Category Archives for Homeschooling
Islamic Unit Study for Preschoolers
The time has come, my four year old has reached the point where she wants to do “real” school work. While I believe that preschool years are for playing, helping and joining with whatever is
Continue reading
12 Books for a Muslim Girls Bookshelf
The books we read, the shows we watch and the stories we hear as children all have a huge impact on the adults we become. As children our beliefs, morals, aspiration and confidence can be enriched and
Continue reading
Snow Globe Craft with Free Arabic Printable
This weeks blog post is by sister Emilie (Ummu Meriem), the founder of Arabic Seeds, a project that develops Arabic learning services and resources inspired by kids and daily life. Arabic Seeds helps
Continue reading
5 Tips for Teaching Islamic Toilet Etiquette
Alhamdullilah, as Muslims we have been given the best etiquettes for relieving ourselves. Because Islamic bathroom manners are so much more than just cleaning after yourself, teaching our children proper
Continue reading
The Story of the Spider
It was late at night when the Prophet (salaahu alaihi wasallam) had fled Makkah with his close friend Abu Bakr (radiyallahu anhu). They were fleeing to Madina but the Quraish were on to them. They realized
Continue reading
Islamic Calendar Craft
The month of Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic new year. The Islamic/ Hijri calendar is based on the sighting of the Moon. Thus, it is only about 354 days long. I had planned on teaching my
Continue reading
For those Planning to Homeschool!
While homeschooling is growing in popularity and becoming a great alternative to public, private, and charter schools, many families who are planning to homeschool their children are often intimidated
Continue reading
My Favorite Homeschool Hacks
I am always on the look out for things that make homeschooling a little easier, quicker or better. Sometimes its the small changes that make the most impact. Today I will share some of my favorite homeschool
Continue reading
21 Books for Preschoolers
Books are a huge part of our lives, we absolutely LOVE them! My preschoolers are participating in 1000 books before kindergarten and because reading books together is the best thing for their development,
Continue reading
A Claymation Hajj
Are you looking for a fun and innovative way to teach your children about Hajj? Whether you are going to hajj or planning on going in the nearby future, Hajj is something we all should make an effort to
Continue reading