Summer Activities for Muslim Kids
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…
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Useful Tips for Taking Your Child to Taraweeh
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…
Ways to teach kids about Islam when you are short on time
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…
Fun ways for kids to show what they have learned about Islam
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…
5 ways to introduce Islamic Content into other subjects
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…
Teaching Writing in a Muslim Homeschool
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…
How technology can help you to teach about Islam
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…
5 Fun Islamic Studies Games to Use for Any Topic
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…
5 Ways to Involve Young Kids in Ramadan
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…
How to combat unislamic ideas in your child’s environment
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…