Tagged: Muslim Child

Do you have a sense of humor?

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: We just returned from running errands and I can’t tell you how having this small break in our routine made a nice difference. I was a bit stressed because (1) we woke up late (again) – I’ve been trying to make up last year’s fast so getting up early and going to bed...

Socialization? You’re kidding, right?!?

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: I don’t know why it is – but everywhere I go I hear from other people “You shouldn’t homeschool your kids – they need socialization.” I guess people don’t really have any better argument, but really – did you go to school? I mean, what type of socialization are you wanting them to...

Life Lessons . . .

Asalaam ‘Alaikum Everyone: I know lately we haven’t been “out much” and it has been too quiet. The stress level has increased a bit over here but the girls are learning valuable lessons (as I am) about life. As you know – we’ve been busy with baby and then school has also started with the...

How are things going?

Asalaam ‘Alaikum Everyone: We just recently finished our first Langauge Arts Lesson for First Grade (K12 Program). My daughter is hooked! I know they stated in the materials, if you need to explain some words, do so. However, things are not usually that simple in our house. I am inundated with questions all day long...

Unit Studies: Apples

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: I mentioned last time that we worked on a unit about Apples. Essentially, I did a search for activities / crafts / lessons and resources (videos / websites / etc.) about Apples. Then, the kids and I would do a project a day – learning more about apples and we also would read...

Everything is not Always What it Seems

Everything is not Always What it Seems

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: Last year we had a nice vacation in San Diego. In fact, it was our second visit there – we liked it so much the first time. Of course, when we got there, our favorite place to visit was Sea World in San Diego. We really enjoyed our visit and to tell you...