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 helps kids connect to the ummah, understand the Seerah, and seek out special times of…
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…
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…
Teaching manners of reciting the Quran in lots of ways is a natural process. If your kids ever attend a class or you teach them at home for example, they’ll learn to seek refuge with Allah from Shaytaan and say…
Writing this blog post on homeschool organization feels ironic considering how much I have struggled over the years. I have tried so many different ways of organizing my homeschooling. Honestly, it’s likely that if you homeschool you’ll have to change…
Muharram is a very special time of year! It’s really important to connect our kids to the Hijri calendar so they don’t miss out on these beneficial and special times. It can be easy for us to suddenly realise that…
Islamic copywork is so beneficial for Muslim homeschoolers or parents who want an easy beneficial activity for their kids. There are lots of blog posts from homeschoolers about why they love copywork but very few about the benefits for Muslim…
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…
Lots of people have a strong opinion about whether you should take your child to taraweeh. Honestly, this blog post isn’t going to explore whether you should or shouldn’t. It’s a decision that should be made taking into consideration lots…
