Tagged: Muslim Child

Children are Dreamers

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: Anyone who knows me – at least if you are on any of the homeschooling groups I belong to – know that lately I’ve been “freaking out” about how I’m doing with the girls schooling. Worrying . . . worrying . . . worrying . . . Had my parents known me better...

Storytelling (Update)

Storytelling (Update)

Asalaam 'Alaikum: Just thought I'd let you know how things went with our first storytelling session.  Well, for some reason the girls loved it a lot.  They thought it was cool that the characters I talked about were a lot like them in character and personality.  I actually had their full attention the entire time...

Storytelling

Storytelling

Asalaam 'Alaikum: I've been doing a bit of reading lately – it's amazing that I've actually been able to find the time.  I got several books from the library on different topics and read each book when I'm in the mood for that topic.  My latest and most interesting book so far has been "Tell...

Arabic Alphabet Bingo Game (Update)

Arabic Alphabet Bingo Game (Update)

Asalaam 'Alaikum: Just thought I'd take the opportunity to say sorry to those of you who are waiting on the Arabic Bingo game.  I've been waiting on my husband to get me the software downloaded to get everything put on the website. However, in the mean time – not only has he had to work...

Middle East Maps and Islamic Education

Middle East Maps and Islamic Education

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: I’m glad I found the following links to maps you can use to teach your child Geography of the Middle East. While teaching my daughter about the Stories of the Prophets, I have always wished I had a map available to show her what part of the world we are discussing. Alhumdulilah, finally...

Reflections on The Hurried Child

Reflections on The Hurried Child

Asalaam 'Alaikum: I have been spending any free-time I have (which isn't much) reading "The Hurried Child (Third Edition)" by David Elkind, Ph.D.  I highly recommend this book to anyone who has children, insha'Allah.  On many of the homeschooling lists I belong to, there are often discussions on why do you homeschool?  I am amazed...