Independent work is the lifeblood of a successful homeschool. Sometimes parents feel guilty that they are not spending more time ‘teaching’. However, the ability of kids to complete work independently is hugely beneficial for them and for you. Read on…
Do you remember that feeling as a kid of having the whole summer stretched out before you? 2 months felt like a lifetime. As a parent, you might feel the same way but for different reasons! It’s great to take…
Homeschooling can be an expensive choice but in the current economic climate, it can seem unaffordable to many. Even in families where only one parent works, regardless of whether they homeschool, educational expenses can feel like an added burden. However…
Lots of families like to stop their homeschool in Ramadan. But what if you need to continue homeschooling in Ramadan to meet your academic goals for the year? You might even want to use your homeschool structure and routine to…
There is a huge demand for Islamic comprehension passages amongst Muslim homeschoolers. It’s a commonly expressed concern amongst Muslim parents that the reading material their children encounter during English lessons is not beneficial and in lots of cases completely contrary…
Muslim homeschooling is an increasingly popular way to educate children while honouring Islamic values and beliefs. It offers an alternative to traditional schooling and provides parents with the opportunity to support their children’s learning in line with their faith. However,…
We all know it is essential to teach kids about Islam. We are created to worship Allah alone and knowledge of Islam is fundamental to all ibaadah. When you are in a busy time of life whether you have a…
A really exciting and fun part of Muslim homeschooling is selecting resources to help you teach. How do you choose the right resources that actually help you reach your goals? There are so many beautiful and appealing textbooks, workbooks, unit…
You want to include biographies in your Muslim homeschool. You know how important it is to provide them with examples of pious Muslims and positive role models. However, you are short on time and unsure where to include them. Here…
Recently I’ve been contacted by a few sisters at the beginning of their homeschooling journey, eager for advice. I usually tell them to find someone older with lot of kids that they’ve homeschooled….preferable a grandmother! My eldest is still a…
