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 our kids are exposed to so many stories—whether from books, cartoons, or even conversations at…
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 children, learning about Eesa is essential in helping them understand their faith and appreciate the…
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. The Sahaba, the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), played…
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. The desire to give our kids the life long gift of a solid Islamic foundation…
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 subject you desperately want them to enjoy and understand Islamic topics. Aside from ensuring that…
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 like everything worthwhile, it also has its challenges. Burnout however is not inevitable. It’s…
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 independent work is suitable for which age group. We can’t send 4-year-olds off to complete…
The ability to accommodate each child’s learning style is one of the key advantages of homeschooling. Catering to varied learning styles is an educational ideal that is not possible when class sizes are large and staff is limited. The most…
Ramadan writing activities might not be top of your priority list while planning for Ramadan but if you homeschool you know what a struggle Ramadan homeschooling can be. It’s a challenge to balance schooling with fasting and other ibaadah. …
We’ve all seen the beautiful Ramadan crafts that require 4 empty kitchen rolls, 10 pipe cleaners and some extra supplies that seem to only be available on Amazon for a small fortune. That, or the craft looks like a professional…
