Educating Black Muslim Children: Nurturing Faith, Identity, and History
When it comes to educating Black Muslim children, what we want most as parents is for their Islam to be the the key part of
5 Team-Building Activities for Muslim Girls (That Stop Clique Drama)
If you’ve ever observed groups of girls at events or classes, you’ve probably noticed how quickly they sort themselves into usual circles. The school friends
The Middle Path in Muslim Homeschooling: 5 Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them
When you step into the world of homeschooling, it can be incredibly difficult to define what a “mistake” actually looks like. Every family has their
Essential Dates in the Islamic Calendar to Teach Your Kids
When I first embraced Islam, I remember being caught completely off guard by Eid al-Adha. I knew there was an Eid celebration at the very
How to Teach Real Sisterhood: Activities for Muslim Girls
“That was mine first!” “Don’t talk to her, she was rude to me.” “You always get to go first.” “She was laughing at me.” “She
5 Unique and Transformative Ideas for Your Summer Islamic Studies Curriculum
If you are looking for realistic projects to add to your family’s Islamic studies curriculum that will keep their minds sharp and stop the summer
How to Actually Stick to Your Summer Islamic Studies Goals (Without the Burnout)
Summer learning became a joke in my house. Every year I would pack my daughter’s maths textbooks in my suitcase, confident that THIS summer we
What is Dhul Hijjah? 5 Essential Facts to Teach Your Children (Plus Free Activity Pack!)
Does it ever feel like the “Best Ten Days” sneak up on you? We often spend months planning and preparing our homes for Ramadan, but
How to Teach Literacy Using Islamic Books (Even If You’re Not a Teacher)
Islamic books are a beautiful addition to your home library. They help connect the joy of reading and storytime with Islamic concepts, values, and identity.
7 Reasons I Decided to Write a Muslim Chidren’s Book
Writing my first Muslim children’s book, Layla Learns Qur’an, wasn’t just about putting a story on paper — it came from observations, concerns, and real
6 Things To Teach Your Child About Islamic Growth Mindset
When people talk about “growth mindset,” they’re usually referring to the work of psychologist Carol Dweck, who introduced the idea that intelligence and abilities aren’t
5 Ways Islamic Stories for Kids Build Emotional Intelligence (and a Love for Allah)
Emotional intelligence has become a bit of a buzzword — it sounds complex, but at its heart, it simply means being able to recognise, understand,
5 Easy Ways to Connect Your Kids to the Hijri Calendar
The Hijri calendar isn’t just about marking Eid or Ramadan—it’s connected to all kinds of Islamic obligations like prayer, zakat, hajj, and more. It also
7 Narrators of Hadith Every Child Should Know
Have you ever found yourself wondering how best to teach your kids about the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ? We live in a time when
Teaching Kids About Eesa ibn Maryam: An Islamic Perspective
Eesa ibn Maryam (Jesus) holds a deeply significant place in Islam, as one of the greatest prophets sent by Allah to guide humanity. For Muslim
Engaging Ways to Teach Muslim Kids About the Sahaba: Instilling Love for the Companions
Teaching our children about the Sahaba is one of the most rewarding ways to instil Islamic values and nurture a deep connection to their faith.
Designing your own curriculum for your Muslim Kids
How did we end up here? When we had kids most of us didn’t envisage designing our own curriculum from scratch but here we are.
How To Support Kids When Islamic Studies Is Hard? Successful Scaffolding Techniques
What if your child is just not understanding what you are teaching in Islamic Studies? It can be really tough because more than any other
How to avoid burnout as a Muslim homeschooler?
If you’ve been homeschooling for a while you may experienced burnout personally or at least known others who have. Homeschooling has so many benefits but
Homeschool independent work for any age
Independent work is a cornerstone of any homeschool. You can read all about the importance of independent work here. However, it’s not always clear what
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