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 own distinct vision of what a successful homeschool environment should be. However, for those of…
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. They also help children process their own experiences—and feel seen—through the stories of Muslim characters.…
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 fixed — they can grow with effort, learning, and persistence. Children who understand this are…
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…
