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…
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…
Can you remember any lessons that you absolutely loved as a child? I’m guessing that they didn’t involve boring worksheets or dry dictation. Active learning that engages learners helps them to really absorb the information. Plus when they enjoy producing…
There are lots of advantages to introducing Islamic content into subjects other than Islamic studies, you can learn more about that here and here. However, it isn’t always clear what are the best ways to introduce Islamic content. Here…
Do you ever get really excited about an English resource and then your heart sinks when you see the content? The wrong resources can feel like ill-fitting shoes, you try to make the best of it but eventually you admit…
Do you ever wish you could rewind to a time before technology had intertwined itself into every corner of our lives? If you do, I’m guessing that you remember a time before iPads were invented. The younger generation can’t imagine…
Do you ever teach a subject or unit for a long time and get dismayed when it seems forgotten a few months later? This can happen when you have a long break from homeschooling or move on to other topics…
Ramadan is such an exciting and busy time of year. When you are focusing on the obligation of fasting, not to mention any older kids who might need to fast, it can be easy to forget to involve young kids…
Unislamic ideas seem to be permeating further and further into our homes as technology becomes more integral to our lives. Internet is no longer optional for the majority of us. It helps us communicate with family, find locations, educate our…
Alhamdulillah, there are more and more quality resources for teaching children about Islam. But how do you know what is right for you? Should you try to incorporate Islam into every subject by using Islamically integrated resources or should Islamic…
