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anakjempolan
28/06/2015 at 9:49 am (6 years ago)Assalamualaikum sister… Thanks for sharing. I love this post and waiting for the next. Im doing homeeducation for my 4yo and sometimes i feel doubt to do homeschooling… Your post encourage me insyaAllah..
Gemma
29/06/2015 at 8:26 pm (6 years ago)Walaykum assalaam. Thank you for your kind comments. We all have moments when we doubt ourselves, but I'm so glad you found my post encouraging. Thank you for your support. Please remember us in your duaas
N. Perez
12/07/2015 at 7:43 am (6 years ago)Assalamu alaykum
feeling so lazy after reading your ditl. I accomplish all of that in maybe a week. And yeah… what type of cats do you have? Lol
all jokes aside MashAllah your kids seem to be having a wonderful childhood. Happy eid!
N. Perez
12/07/2015 at 7:46 am (6 years ago)Assalamu alaykum
feeling so lazy after reading your ditl. I accomplish all of that in maybe a week. And yeah… what type of cats do you have? Lol
all jokes aside MashAllah your kids seem to be having a wonderful childhood. Happy eid!
Gemma
13/07/2015 at 11:21 am (6 years ago)Walaykum asalaam. Yeah, it was a busy day! I've got two moggie cats that we got from our local rescue shelter. They're lovely. I pray you have a HAPPY EID too!
Colette Doran
12/07/2015 at 10:52 am (6 years ago)Ma sha Allah that's great jazakallah. I plan to homeschool but I only have 1 kid I am about 3 years away from starting proper homeschooling as she is just coming up for 2 in October lol in sha Allah I like to plan ahead
Gemma
13/07/2015 at 11:25 am (6 years ago)I think its wonderful that you are already thinking about it. I did the same!
If you're interested, I've written a few articles for people who are considering homeschooling http://ourmuslimhomeschool.blogspot.co.uk/p/getting-started.html
Please check them out!
Thank you for stopping by my blog 🙂
Aisha M. Mai
30/07/2015 at 9:02 am (6 years ago)Assalamu alaykum. Wonderful advice. My son is just a year but this is really helpful as I love to read and I do try to make time and read out loud with him on my lap.
Thank you for sharing. JazaakAllah khair wa BaarakAllah feekum.
Gemma
30/07/2015 at 10:00 pm (6 years ago)Walaykum assalaam.
Jazakillahu khayrun.
Its so great that you and your little boy enjoy reading together. mashAllah. It sounds like you are doing a great job!
Thank you for visiting our blog
seema bux
30/07/2015 at 9:21 am (6 years ago)I'm stuck on step one 😔
Gemma
30/07/2015 at 10:01 pm (6 years ago)Oh dear! Whats happened?!?!
Aisha M. Mai
30/07/2015 at 9:40 am (6 years ago)Assalamu alaykum. I'm finding your blog posts really helpful. Allahumma baarik.
Thank you For sharing. JazaakAllah khair!
Gemma
30/07/2015 at 10:02 pm (6 years ago)Walaykum assalaam.
Jazakillahu khayrun. Thank you sister for your support.
Please remember my family in your duaas.
Joesette Huffman
09/08/2015 at 2:49 am (6 years ago)Cleaning the kitchen a lot, and lots of coffee…I can relate! Thank goodness I don't have cats to tend to! Just popping by to thank you for visiting Learning Curve, grins.
raisingyoungbelievers
10/09/2015 at 10:35 am (6 years ago)As salaam u alaykum. I really enjoy the creative manner in which you teach Islamic concepts, and your blog in general is certainly one that I enjoy reading…
As a result I am nominating you for the Liebster award. I hope you dont mind the nomination 🙂 You can find more info here:
https://raisingyoungbelievers.wordpress.com/2015/09/10/liebster-award/
Brit Deshi Mummy
14/09/2015 at 6:06 pm (6 years ago)I've seen this book around social media lately! It looks awesome I just love the illustrations. My baba's only 9months old but inshallah when's his older I will start collecting a little library of books for him 💖
Ayah Darul
15/09/2015 at 6:14 am (6 years ago)Ma sha Allah, love the idea of the book. kids will surely love it. what's nice about it is kids actually have their part while they learn more about the story. <3
Kai, <a href='http://www.lilpink.info"><i>www.lilpink.info</i></a>
Zainab Dokrat
15/09/2015 at 8:52 am (6 years ago)Love this idea, my small cousins are home schooled so will be sharing the link with my aunt. For some educational craft time.
Unknown
15/09/2015 at 3:32 pm (6 years ago)Mashaallah this book looks very well designed! I don't think my children are old enough for it yet but we will definitely add it to our list for the next few years!
– Suhaila (www.playunpenned.com)
Unknown
15/09/2015 at 3:32 pm (6 years ago)Mashaallah this book looks very well designed! I don't think my children are old enough for it yet but we will definitely add it to our list for the next few years!
– Suhaila (www.playunpenned.com)
TheMuslimahGuide
16/09/2015 at 8:09 pm (6 years ago)Having seen your Instagram pics on the activities of the book, I am tempted to get it. But I don't think my kids are old enough yet.
Aishah I
20/09/2015 at 5:59 pm (6 years ago)I love books with pop ups mash'Allah
Make the story come alive!
raisingyoungbelievers
01/10/2015 at 7:21 am (6 years ago)Thank you for taking the time to answer the questions. Its always great getting to know the writer behind the blog, a bit better. Plus it seems like we have a lot in common. I too, am a bookworm, love the outdoors and summertime, and am a coffee-addict!
Looking forward to your future posts <3
Ummu Meriem Nour
04/10/2015 at 6:11 am (6 years ago)Assalamu 3alayki!
jazakillahu khayran for your useful article! exaclty what I needed.
My daughter is near 4 years old alhamdulillah. I already followed the first 2 steps from her birth and she always wants more! but I don't know if she is ready, I will read "Reading readiness". We have a "qira'atu" workbook to start.
Like you, I believe the most important is the first step, loving books and loving reading! and when they know reading, they can easily access to so much enjoyment and knowledge mashaAllah!
May Allah bless you all!
wassalamu 3alaykum!
Ummu Meriem Nour from @Arabic Yawmiyan
Gemma
04/10/2015 at 6:42 am (6 years ago)Walaykum assalaam,
JazakAllahu khayrun. I'm so glad that you found this post useful. Thank you for your support! Pleae keep us in your duaas 🙂
Ummu Meriem Nour
04/10/2015 at 6:53 am (6 years ago)wa laki khayru al jazA'! you're welcome! you motivated me to more focus on teaching reading to my little one. have a sweet and nice Sunday with your family!
Suhaila Sundararajan
05/10/2015 at 4:32 am (6 years ago)Thank you for the nomination! 🙂
Angelic Scalliwags
05/10/2015 at 9:54 pm (6 years ago)Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a message. It's always nice to 'meet' someone new!
Congratulations on your reward!
Shannen Espelien
11/10/2015 at 1:53 am (6 years ago)I don't spend that much time cleaning my house… and it shows. I've nearly given up until my kids are old enough to help more. 😛
Blogs by FA
12/10/2015 at 11:36 pm (6 years ago)Ah! I badly needed this! Thanks for sharing. Parenting can sometimes get very exhausting.
Fatima
http://www.blogsbyfa.com
Gemma
16/10/2015 at 8:57 am (6 years ago)I'm glad you found it uplifting. Thank you for your support 🙂
Angelic Scalliwags
13/10/2015 at 4:12 pm (6 years ago)This is a really thorough post! We use Conquer maths and it has worked miracles on my maths phobic girl. All five children enjoy it, even the four year old. We are huge fans! But you are right about it having no games so I shall enjoy looking at a few of your recommendations. Thanks for sharing!
New Leaf
14/10/2015 at 3:53 am (6 years ago)Dear, I can relate to what you are going through. I long to go on a walk early in the morning after fajar Salah. Sometimes I just want to be alone to read or type a blog post uninterrepted! When I'm flustrated, I start counting my blessings. Things which we are flustrated about are things which others long for. Kids would grow up soon. Then, even if we want they will not stick to us like this. So, I decide to enjoy the mess, tantrums, noise and every thing else connected to my kids (Better smile than cry)
Gemma
16/10/2015 at 8:58 am (6 years ago)Yes it's so true. We have to remind ourselves how blessed we are. Children are a blessing!
Blogs by FA
14/10/2015 at 11:46 pm (6 years ago)Such a descriptive and informative post. Thank you for sharing. Teaching maths to children can sometimes be a very big challenge. Sharing your post with a few friends. 🙂
Fatima
http://www.blogsbyfa.com
Angelic Scalliwags
15/10/2015 at 8:57 am (6 years ago)I do hope you are having better nights this week 🙂
Gemma
16/10/2015 at 8:59 am (6 years ago)Thank you! It's a little better 🙂
Ahliah Citra
15/10/2015 at 3:57 pm (6 years ago)Oke, stop rushing…stop thinking… just hugged the children.
So lovely… Mashaa Allah
Gemma
16/10/2015 at 8:59 am (6 years ago)Jazakillahu khayrun!
Karima
15/10/2015 at 8:56 pm (6 years ago)As a homeschooling mum I understand this.
Gemma
16/10/2015 at 9:00 am (6 years ago)Oh you homeschool too…mashAllah! Thank you for your support 🙂
Fozia S
16/10/2015 at 9:46 am (6 years ago)I am not a homeschooling mum but I still get overwhelmed so can only imagine how it must be for you. Now that the youngest goes to nursery for a few hours I use that time for me and go to the gym or something!
Meena
16/10/2015 at 2:19 pm (6 years ago)Life certainly does get overwhelming with the little ones.
My Aunt whose youngest is now 25 years always reminds me that being a mother is the toughest job on earth.
Keep it up… Breathe, Reflect and say Alhamdulillah.
Amina (youthlyhub.com)
Aaliyah Khan
16/10/2015 at 6:31 pm (6 years ago)I think this applies to all areas of life not just motherhood. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Aaliyah | http://www.thelifeofaaliyah.com
TheMuslimahGuide
16/10/2015 at 6:49 pm (6 years ago)As someone who is thinking about homeschooling, I can't get around the fact that I won't get "me" time. Maybe I shouldn't worry about that too much because sisters like yourself have great resources and tips on how to deal with that. Jazakillaah khair
http://www..themuslimahguide.com
JJ
17/10/2015 at 6:33 am (6 years ago)Beautifully said – thank you. 🙂
~ Johleen from http://www.home-ed-life.com
Sara Essop
17/10/2015 at 6:56 pm (6 years ago)Sometimes we need some me-time in order to get in touch with ourselves again. Thanks for the reminder.
Brit Deshi Mummy
18/10/2015 at 11:25 am (6 years ago)I can relate to this. But it's true I can't even go shopping for myself anymore not just because I get diverted into the baby aisle but because the even bigger baby in my life (my husband) I have to shop for him too as he doesn't have the time to !
Umme Hafsa
18/10/2015 at 3:01 pm (6 years ago)Great reminder, it's sooo easy to forget to just breathe and appreciate the moment right before us.
And 'Just me and my books' – sign me up any day!!!! ✋
Blogs by FA
19/10/2015 at 1:44 pm (6 years ago)This is awesome! Thanks for sharing. Definitely getting my hands on it.
Fatima
http://www.blogsbyfa.com
Gemma
23/10/2015 at 12:16 pm (5 years ago)Thanks for stopping by Fatima! 🙂
Zainab Dokrat
19/10/2015 at 4:31 pm (6 years ago)To be honest I'm not much of a believer in home-schooling. But i love the posts you put up very educational. I will inshallah forward your blog to my aunty she homeschools her kids so this would be awesome for her.
Gemma
23/10/2015 at 12:14 pm (5 years ago)Jazakillahu khayrun. Thanks for your support!
Umme Hafsa
19/10/2015 at 8:27 pm (6 years ago)This sounds great. I'm really happy to see that the quality of Islamic resources for children have improved so much from before 🙂
Gemma
23/10/2015 at 12:12 pm (5 years ago)Yes, it's fantastic isn't it! I'm so impressed with this product 🙂
Suhaila Sundararajan
20/10/2015 at 3:22 am (6 years ago)Totally agree with everything you've said here! We all need some me-time. It's part of being a good mom: you need to be healthy, both physically and emotionally, in order to take the best possible care of your kids! We have a tendency to forget ourselves, but then everyone suffers. Thanks for the reminder!
Sara Essop
20/10/2015 at 6:31 pm (6 years ago)This would make a great educational gift for Muslim children 🙂
Gemma
23/10/2015 at 12:11 pm (5 years ago)Definitely! 🙂
Meena
21/10/2015 at 12:01 pm (6 years ago)Jazaakillah for the review.
I have the app and have watched many young ones (from under 7s to above 7s) enjoy it with apt attention. It is a great educational resource and does fill a BIG void in the market. Can't wait to get the DVD and posters.
Amina Edota
Gemma
23/10/2015 at 12:10 pm (5 years ago)Wa iyaki! The products are fab aren't they! Thanks for stopping by the blog Amina 🙂
Irene Thayer
21/10/2015 at 7:39 pm (5 years ago)Great post! You have an amazing blog:)
What about following each other on Instagram, Twitter and Bloglovin? Let me know:)
irenethayer.com
Jameela Ho
22/10/2015 at 5:53 am (5 years ago)I wish these were available when my kids were younger. Alhamdulillah, kids these days can benefit from this dvd!
Gemma
23/10/2015 at 12:09 pm (5 years ago)Alhumdulillah! It's a fun supplement to traditional teaching 🙂
Karima
25/10/2015 at 1:32 pm (5 years ago)This sounds really interesting, definitely need to look into this.
Vanessa
25/10/2015 at 4:21 pm (5 years ago)This is so wonderful, I have a just over one, subhan Allah, and I really want to homeschool her! This is a wonderful resource, it is so nice to read such a thorough review so very soon in the future, I know I can buy something that will benefit her immensely in shaa Allah. Thank you so much for sharing this!!
Zainab Dokrat
26/10/2015 at 9:28 pm (5 years ago)Informative post. Jazakallah for sharing I may not br a mum but I'm sure this will help alot of mums out there.
Gemma
26/10/2015 at 11:19 pm (5 years ago)Wa iyaki! Thank you for your comment 🙂
Jameela Ho
27/10/2015 at 3:31 am (5 years ago)These are great resources. I have some of them that I use.
Random Bytes
27/10/2015 at 4:30 am (5 years ago)This is a very good compilation of the resources pack needed at these grade levels, I am glad to see that you have included all the essential books needed to cover compulsory courses.
myda tahir
28/10/2015 at 12:22 pm (5 years ago)Asalamalikum Gemma,
I have been to the Saniasnain Khan Quran Stories AND USborne books and found to be very interesting and colorful.
JazakAllah
TheMuslimahGuide
29/10/2015 at 8:55 pm (5 years ago)Mashaa allah, thats one of the things I am dreading ones I start homeschooling. the curriculum choices out there are overwhelming.
http://www.themuslimahguide.com
Amina Edota
31/10/2015 at 4:51 pm (5 years ago)Masha Allah, looks very comprehensive.
Well planned out resources make teaching and learning a fun and fulfilling experience.
Zeinab Amin
01/11/2015 at 1:16 am (5 years ago)Mashallah!! This is wonderful.
Aishah I
01/11/2015 at 12:24 pm (5 years ago)Mash'Allah, it is so inspiring that you homeschool. I totally agree that the UK system is deficient and equally teaching yourself allows you to instill the characteristics you want in your child.
May Allah bless you always
Aishah xx
http://www.grainsandgains.com
Angelic Scalliwags
17/11/2015 at 11:28 am (5 years ago)I love these, they are so fun! They remind me of the sharks in the film Finding Nemo!
Ema A
01/12/2015 at 11:07 am (5 years ago)Assalamu alaikum sister. I came across your Instagram page today and started reading some of your blogs (out of curiosity of homeschooling children, even tho my little one is in school
Nursery). I have to say ma'sha'Allah sis you are doing an amazing job! I'm always looking for ideas to help me with my child's learning and development and all your posts on Instagram and the blogs I have read (so far) have given me a whole new outlook to home learning! Jazaka'Allah khair for sharing sis and In'sha'Allah make duah that I can implement some of these into my children's lives. May Allah SWT bless you and your family with a happy life in the height of eimeen. Ameen
LifestyleSheBlogs
01/02/2016 at 7:38 pm (5 years ago)Assalaamu alaykum sister. BarakaAllahu feek for sharing your day. Believe it or not,my day is pretty similar although I don't have cats my kids really want one. Constantly running between the kids trying to only tend to them but actually listen, love and be attentive. You're doing a great job sister, may Allah make it easy for you.
Auntie Nana
15/02/2016 at 10:07 pm (5 years ago)Assalam alaykum sister, i came across your blog a few months back. Alhamdulilah your blog was a wake up call and a call to action. I always read to my son (and he loved books but also TV) but was not sure how to move from teaching him the alphabet to reading. We are not planning on homeschooling so although i wanted to personally teach him to read i always thought i couldn't and will wait till he started school. But alhamdulilah you showed me what was possible and we are well on our way by the help of Allah. Alhamdulilah I got flash cards and we have now completed the set 1 phonics. I got the read with biff.. set. So inshaallah i need to just start encouraging him to read it. Do you advise he knows some sight words first? And how do i go from teaching him the phonics to encouraging him to read. Jazakillahu khayran
IClean Urs
21/02/2016 at 11:49 am (5 years ago)Assalamualaikum Sister I transitioned my public school third grader to now homeschool and it was scary! Now im super happy and so is he. I just gave birth to a new baby so I have been tired and emotional but i am doing my best. I keep telling myself even an hour of learning is better than nothing at all. I have picked out educational movies and easy to pick up worksheets for days when i cant teach because of my newborn. I just want to say thank you, i dont know anyone else that is homeschooling in my neighborhood or community. Alhumdulilah i am still learning. My friends and family look at me weird and say oh it's a lot but since our transition, the hardest part really is to maintain energy to do everything outside of teaching, you are so right MashaAllah. May Allah reward our household with patience and knowledge as he has rewarded yours inshaAllah. JazakaAllah Sister This is a great blog Salam
Gemma
01/03/2016 at 12:13 pm (5 years ago)Walaykum assalaam,
It must be very hard to homeschool a 3rd grader with a newborn baby. May Allah make it easy for you. But it sounds like you're doing a great job! Thank you for your kind words of support. Jazakillahu khayrun
Ruby
03/03/2016 at 4:23 am (5 years ago)Really cute ideas, jazakillah khayr for sharing!
Gemma
03/03/2016 at 12:41 pm (5 years ago)Thank you!
Papatia Feauxzar
03/03/2016 at 9:29 pm (5 years ago)I saw this yesterday and it's so practical. We need to buy this and play with the kiddo. thank you for bringing this cool activity to the light mA! 🙂 xx
Gemma
05/03/2016 at 10:01 pm (5 years ago)Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Amina Qureshi
04/03/2016 at 4:59 am (5 years ago)My older two know their letters but I think this would be really good for my little one! We have it in ever color so this could be fun!
Gemma
05/03/2016 at 10:02 pm (5 years ago)Yes, my little boy loves it! Play dough is such a fun way to learn.
Nakida1604
04/03/2016 at 3:54 pm (5 years ago)this is brilliant, I go through so much play dough a month, I normally buy it in bulk on Amazon but I never really though about using it as learning activity, and I believe this idea will help my boys learn the arabic letters faster. Jazakallahu khair
Gemma
05/03/2016 at 10:02 pm (5 years ago)Jazakillahu khayrun. I'm so happy to have helped 🙂
CREATIVE KHADIJA
05/03/2016 at 3:36 pm (5 years ago)Interesting..Great article dear 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Gemma
05/03/2016 at 10:03 pm (5 years ago)Thank you Khadija
Blogs by FA
05/03/2016 at 7:34 pm (5 years ago)Oh wow! That's an amazing idea. I never thought of it. It seems fun and a learning experience.
Gemma
05/03/2016 at 10:04 pm (5 years ago)Play dough makes a great teaching tool. Thanks for commenting 🙂
Amina Edota
05/03/2016 at 7:39 pm (5 years ago)Yes you are right, children love play dough.
And this is a brilliant hands-on learning experience. Children learn best in this way – through fun play.
Thanks for sharing.
Gemma
05/03/2016 at 10:04 pm (5 years ago)Thank you Amina!
iihahs
06/03/2016 at 10:37 am (5 years ago)Aww..that looks so much fun and educational
Gemma
20/03/2016 at 8:08 pm (5 years ago)It WAS! Thank you for visiting our blog 🙂
myda tahir
06/03/2016 at 9:06 pm (5 years ago)JazakAllah Gemma for sharing such a colorful learning activity with the kids.
Gemma
20/03/2016 at 8:07 pm (5 years ago)waiyaki Myda. Thank you for stopping by 🙂
Fozia S
07/03/2016 at 3:17 pm (5 years ago)We have that bucket! It's good isn't it! Will try out some of these activities! Am sure Bee would love it.
Gemma
20/03/2016 at 8:07 pm (5 years ago)Yeah we love it Fozia. If you do try any of them out, please let me know how they worked for you 🙂
Maryam Souleman
07/03/2016 at 6:26 pm (5 years ago)I'll never look at play dough as unnecessary ! really cool ideas 🙂
Gemma
20/03/2016 at 8:06 pm (5 years ago)LOL! Thanks 🙂
Kai Darul
19/03/2016 at 11:02 am (5 years ago)ma sha Allah. this is really creative. i used to love this toy as a child. cant wait to try it on my child in the future. in sha Allah.
Gemma
20/03/2016 at 8:05 pm (5 years ago)Oh wow! Did you have something similar as a child! It's a great toy 🙂
N. Perez
19/03/2016 at 2:09 pm (5 years ago)Assalamu alaykum
Can't wait to check our those ladies. I draw quite a bit of inspiration from mamas on YouTube. I've followed afarmhousefull for a long time as well. May I recommend Jamerril's channel "the encouraging homeschool mom"? She's amazing and truly encouraging.
Happy homeschooling,
Nasly
Gemma
20/03/2016 at 7:55 pm (5 years ago)Walaykum assalaam, Thank you for the recommendation. I'll check it out now insha'Allah 🙂
Sara Bokker
19/03/2016 at 2:25 pm (5 years ago)Assalamu aliekum. I'd like to recommend this one too: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN7Jb3UtsPmdSCmb0IPmT_Q
Gemma
20/03/2016 at 7:59 pm (5 years ago)Walaykum assalaam,
Thank you Sara. I can't wait to take a look!
Iman
21/03/2016 at 6:17 pm (5 years ago)I love these! I've subscribed to them all 🙂 I think my favorites are Full Time Wife Life and MsBasimah who like you said is totally 'real' – she had great suggestions for living on a budget!
Gemma
22/03/2016 at 11:07 pm (5 years ago)Thanks Iman 🙂 I'm glad you liked them!
Blogs by FA
22/03/2016 at 5:34 pm (5 years ago)Thanks for sharing the list. I have bookmarked your post for future use. It's always nice to great ideas from your blog.
Gemma
22/03/2016 at 11:05 pm (5 years ago)Thank you so much 🙂
Veilbymaryam
22/03/2016 at 5:36 pm (5 years ago)Maybe it's not "muslim" but my little Einstein is good as well
Gemma
22/03/2016 at 11:05 pm (5 years ago)Oh wow! I didn't know they were on Youtube. Thanks!
Sainab Sharif
22/03/2016 at 10:07 pm (5 years ago)Ive never watched home school videos on youtube but definitely will check these ones out!
Gemma
22/03/2016 at 11:08 pm (5 years ago)LOL! Yes, it's a whole new world! Thanks for stopping by Sainab 🙂
Zainab Dokrat
23/03/2016 at 9:48 am (5 years ago)wow this is awesome! Make's life easier for homeschoolers.
Gemma
29/03/2016 at 5:14 pm (5 years ago)Youtube does make life easier doesn't it!
Ruby
23/03/2016 at 6:53 pm (5 years ago)Assalamu alaykum, it's so wonderful to know there are other muslim homeschooling moms who do videos! I'm going to suggest Pepper and Pine who is a dear family friend and she has the best craft, storage, and homeschooling videos!
Gemma
29/03/2016 at 5:15 pm (5 years ago)Walaykum assalaam. Thank you Ruby. Yes, I recently came across Pepper and Pine, and she's awesome! I love her energy mashAllah!
myda tahir
24/03/2016 at 4:12 pm (5 years ago)Asalamoaikum Gemma, thanks for sharing these useful you tubers, will surely check out.
Gemma
29/03/2016 at 5:15 pm (5 years ago)Walaykum assalaam. Thank you Myda 🙂
Bombshell Drawer
24/03/2016 at 8:52 pm (5 years ago)I feel thrilled when I see more people are being a mentor and sharing their experiences with others!
Gemma
29/03/2016 at 5:17 pm (5 years ago)Yes. Youtube is a great way to form communities and reach out to people online.
hina's world
27/03/2016 at 8:46 am (5 years ago)My little one is quite young at the moment so havent been watching any yet…but will keep these bookmarked
hinasworld.com
Gemma
29/03/2016 at 5:17 pm (5 years ago)Brilliant, they have been so useful to me 🙂
Amina Edota
27/03/2016 at 4:34 pm (5 years ago)Brilliant discovery… something to recommend to sisters considering home-schooling. Videos can surely give a great dose of inspiration along with education just when we need them.
Gemma
29/03/2016 at 5:18 pm (5 years ago)Yes that's so true. Thank you Amina 🙂
Muslim Mummy
27/03/2016 at 7:11 pm (5 years ago)Oh wow didn't realise there were homeschoolers on you tube! Will check them out…although don't homeschool I often find ideas to do at home
Gemma
29/03/2016 at 5:19 pm (5 years ago)Their craft activities might be of interest to you insha'Allah
Rabia S.
28/03/2016 at 8:42 pm (5 years ago)I did this kind of activities a lot with my mum. You could go for herbs in their garden. From lavander till vervain and mint (there is even something like chocolate mint-awesome smell!). Herbs can be used later for cooking or making your own teas.
Gemma
29/03/2016 at 5:12 pm (5 years ago)That sounds wonderful! I love the idea of using herbs in the children's garden. The smells will really add to the sensory experience and, like you say, they can eat them too!
StyleXplora Waseema Abdool Khader
29/03/2016 at 5:45 am (5 years ago)This is a brilliant initiative and definitely worth the read and implementing in our homes whether homeschooling or not.Jazak'Allah for sharing!
Gemma
29/03/2016 at 5:12 pm (5 years ago)Thank you so much! I really appreciate your support 🙂
Lubna Karim
29/03/2016 at 8:18 am (5 years ago)Really youtube is yet another revolution to stay at home and learn awesome things about the world. Thank you for the pointers…will check out…
Gemma
29/03/2016 at 5:19 pm (5 years ago)YouTube is such a great platform! Thank you for stopping by 🙂
Blogs by FA
29/03/2016 at 12:38 pm (5 years ago)These activities sound fun. I am looking forward to that age so I can do these with my child too.
Fatima | http://www.blogsbyfa.com
Gemma
29/03/2016 at 5:13 pm (5 years ago)Thank you Fatima. They were so much fun!
Lubna Karim
29/03/2016 at 5:40 pm (5 years ago)Wish i can get this environment for my kiddo here…..I really like this concept of learning through exploring…
Gemma
30/04/2016 at 2:18 pm (5 years ago)There's so much to learn in nature by just giving them the freedom and time to explore
Iman
30/03/2016 at 11:23 pm (5 years ago)We really need to get out more! Now that Nusaybah is walking, it will insha'Allah be easier to get out and about. The kids had eye tests recently and the optometrist was telling about how atleast an hour a day outside does so much good for their eyes as they train their eyes to look at things in the distance as opposed to being close to books, or screens or anything else indoors that is quite near to them.
Kai Darul
31/03/2016 at 2:51 am (5 years ago)all this blogpost i read about kids' activities makes me wanna be part of them, too. i guess, i will be doing lots of them in the future.
hina's world
31/03/2016 at 5:44 am (5 years ago)Fortunately I live in NZ. they have done everything to preserve their environment and natural beauty…so its beautiful out here and soothing for the eye. I am glad my kids will grow up in this environment
Veilbymaryam
01/04/2016 at 2:22 pm (5 years ago)I don't have kids but I don't want my kids won't be addicted to electronics, at least not at their young age ! My little sister never goes outside, always on her ipad, and even when she eats she has to be watching something …
Sainab Sharif
03/04/2016 at 1:37 pm (5 years ago)This is soo wonderful. I wanna these activities with my son too! Such a wonderful way to help them learn 🙂
Muslim Mummy
03/04/2016 at 9:34 pm (5 years ago)Some great activities. We have been getting out and about now as the weather has been improving. Also planted some sunflowers and strawberries.
Angelic Scalliwags
04/04/2016 at 5:26 am (5 years ago)I love all your photos of the great outdoors 🙂 Thank you for the vintage book recommendations – I will definitely be looking them up.
Zainab Dokrat
04/04/2016 at 12:07 pm (5 years ago)Out door play is very good for children, it broadens their horizons and it's great exercise. With the new tech generation children don't want to go outside but it should be encouraged. I think for children it's best to find what interests them outsides, some may not like the same things so forcing them they won't want to go outside. Great post 🙂
Zainab Dokrat
04/04/2016 at 12:42 pm (5 years ago)So good 🙂 It's great for children to have outdoor activities, especially in this generation where kids hardly want to go outside and are just into tech activities. Thank you for sharing 🙂
Miami Beach
04/04/2016 at 12:46 pm (5 years ago)Thanks for the recommend lists above.
regards,
Carroleen
How To Teach Your Kids To Read
Amina Edota
04/04/2016 at 1:13 pm (5 years ago)Masha Allah. I love your rule… ''You Are Not Allowed To Walk On The Path!'' – such a great way to learn by exploring. Like sr. Rabia suggested already, I'll say try growing some herbs.
myda tahir
04/04/2016 at 1:17 pm (5 years ago)thanks Gemma, what a lovely activity, we also took the kids to park here also and let them explore themselves. Learning by fun has a deep impact on the little minds.
Umm Johar
05/04/2016 at 3:11 pm (5 years ago)Salaam! Great post. I'm really interested in the book you recommended. Im planning on buying it for my children. I think it would be a great addition to our homeschooling curriculum. JZK for sharing sister. You've given me some great ideas now that the weather is starting to get nice. Masha'Allah. May Allah continue to bless your homeschool experience. Ameen
peace call
11/04/2016 at 5:01 am (5 years ago)JazakAllah khayr for the informative post!
QOTRUN NADA
13/04/2016 at 12:20 am (5 years ago)Jazakumullah khairan
نسيبة حسن
16/04/2016 at 8:25 pm (5 years ago)Jazakumullah khairan
Sittie Ayeesha Dicali
21/04/2016 at 7:31 pm (5 years ago)The Fun Dough Arabic Letters surely looks fun. It's refreshing to see old school toys nowadays when a lot of parents just through gadgets to their kids to keep them entertained.
Gemma
24/04/2016 at 8:08 pm (5 years ago)I totally agree! Personally, I think the old-style toys have a lot more to offer than many 'modern' toys.
The Modest Baker
22/04/2016 at 2:23 am (5 years ago)I'm a homeschooling mom of three, ages 1-6, and I think all of these are great ideas. How cute are those binoculars? My children will love looking through it, and I really like the arabic letters activity.
Gemma
24/04/2016 at 8:10 pm (5 years ago)The binoculars are great and they work really well. Even I like to use them when we spot a new bird in our back garden 🙂
Ruku
22/04/2016 at 2:01 pm (5 years ago)That game looks great – I love games that get the family playing together and keep you thinking at the same time. And I've never seen that letter set before. It's such a great way to teach little ones while having fun at the same time.
Gemma
24/04/2016 at 8:12 pm (5 years ago)Rush Hour is brilliant! Since it has multiple levels, I hope it will be a favourite even when my children are teenagers inshaAllah.
asiahkelley
22/04/2016 at 4:19 pm (5 years ago)Love all these. Def gonna check them out. Great post and vid!
Gemma
24/04/2016 at 8:13 pm (5 years ago)Thank you so much 🙂
Sainab Sharif
22/04/2016 at 10:47 pm (5 years ago)Ohh I love your choicess! I'd use them even if I don't choose to homeschool!
Gemma
24/04/2016 at 8:14 pm (5 years ago)Absolutely! You don't need to homeschool to enjoy these products with your family. Thanks for stopping by
Najmah Capal
23/04/2016 at 9:21 am (5 years ago)Salaam sis,
We just established a small Islamic school for Muslim children around our neighborhood. We decided to have an Islamic school for them because Philippine International schools here in Saudi don't prioritize Islam and Arabic subjects in their curriculum.
Our teacher staff have been looking for interesting activities for the pupils, in shaa Allah will recommend this play dough set and will check out more of your posts.
JazakAllah khair.
Najmah,
bynajmah.com
Gemma
24/04/2016 at 8:15 pm (5 years ago)Walaykum assalaam,
What an incredibly worthwhile project you are involved in. mashAllah! I'm so happy that I could contribute to it even in this small way. Jazakillahu khayrub
Iman
24/04/2016 at 10:09 pm (5 years ago)I'm so excited that you're doing videos! I loved your video and the post – my kids are a little younger but I bookmark so many of your recommendations for later inshaAllah – thank you very much for sharing and I would LOVE to see more videos and cooking posts if you do any 🙂 your pasta sauce is a hit and I always have loads of it in the freezer for quick meals!
Gemma
24/04/2016 at 11:32 pm (5 years ago)That is quite possibly the sweetest comment I've ever received! Thank you for making my evening Iman 🙂
Umme Hafsa
28/04/2016 at 3:14 pm (5 years ago)Completely agree with you 🙂 I love the idea of supporting local halal business and teaching children Islam in a way that they don't even see it as 'learning' – as in it's just apart of their life. 🙂
revert life
28/04/2016 at 7:52 pm (5 years ago)Of course we do!!! It's so exciting and where else would we get such a variety of Islamic toys for our children. I'm all for it and cannot wait to see what's in store for them!!!
Abbie
29/04/2016 at 12:45 am (5 years ago)Yes, we do need more and more Muslim toy and they need to be up in competition with general toys sold in markets. There should be variety, good quality, and strong branding. Because kids see Disney toys, movie merchandise, and they are more prone to be attracted towards them. I found Ibraheem Toy House pretty nice. My favorites are the little prayer mats. It is very important that kids play and learn! Another favorite was the stuffed dolls – soft Maryum is my favorite.
Amina Edota
29/04/2016 at 5:04 pm (5 years ago)Brilliant idea… Masha Allah.
Islamic toy stores are definitely important – every Muslim home and community needs to have access to good ones. Alhamdulillah for pioneers such as these.
And there's no better time to foster genuine Islamic identity in our children as in their growing up years and through play. Baarakallahu fih.
Ruby
30/04/2016 at 2:12 pm (5 years ago)Excellent points made, Islamic children stores are perfect since commercial toy stores are filled with music, indecent images, etc. It's wonderful we have alternatives now!
myda tahir
02/05/2016 at 2:22 am (5 years ago)JazaKAllah Gemma for sharing such a soperb post abt the muslim toystore.
The Hijarbies is a really modest doll but is less colorful but their Vision about educating and instilling the love of Faith is really worth appreciating
Iman
02/05/2016 at 10:28 am (5 years ago)When I saw the title, I thought to myself 'Ofcourse we need online Islamic toy stores! Gemma loves them!' and I was really intrigued to see what the post was about 🙂 I haven't tried Ibraheem Toy House but I just followed them on Instagram and in preparation for Ramadan as always, I'm buying the kids presents in advance so I will definitely be perusing the site to see what's on offer!
Muslim Mummy
09/05/2016 at 9:24 am (5 years ago)This looks like so much fun! Definitely something I will have to try with the girls
Lubna Karim
09/05/2016 at 10:48 am (5 years ago)Doing fun projects like this with kids is always wonderful…hope you had nice time….
maria tahir
09/05/2016 at 11:00 am (5 years ago)Well well remind me of my school days when we used to do such projects.Easy one and totally safe for kids.
Blogs by FA
09/05/2016 at 1:58 pm (5 years ago)O wow! This reminds of the time when I was at school. I used to have a science book that had all these sorts of things and experiments for children to do. What days those were.
Fatima | http://www.blogsbyfa.com
Ayesha Desai Wadiwala
09/05/2016 at 3:32 pm (5 years ago)I love science experiments with home/kitchen ingredients. We've done the vinegar and baking soda one previously, but never thought of using treacle as lava, very clever!
Muslim Mummy
10/05/2016 at 8:45 am (5 years ago)Spending time outdoors is so important! The weather has finally improved here so we can get out and about more! The girls love gardening too and we have planted some sunflowers and strawberries…although the strawberries haven't grown 🙁
1newleaf
10/05/2016 at 9:16 am (5 years ago)This is just what I need for my little dino-kids. My children are just like yours. My elder son is currently fascinated with earthquakes and volcanoes. He would love to build a volcano. Thanks to you, this dino-mom will be hailed at home.
hina's world
10/05/2016 at 11:12 am (5 years ago)This reminds me of my childhood days. I did a similar experiment inthink it was for a since fai. Baby R is still quite young for it but thanks for reliving those memories 😊
Security Guards
11/05/2016 at 8:03 am (5 years ago)I know technically its not popcorn, but that sounds a lot better than 'un-popped corn construction site'! construction site security
Zainab Dokrat
13/05/2016 at 1:36 pm (5 years ago)So cute, I remember way back when I helped my sister do hers. It's so much fun watching it explode lol won't lie. (www.beautywithzainy.com and http://www.spicyfusionkitchen.com)
Rabia S.
16/05/2016 at 9:21 am (5 years ago)The butterfly garden really fascinated me. I loved as a child everything I could watch growing. How nice that they provide today packages. We had to collect it all by ourselves 🙂
Gemma
17/05/2016 at 6:27 am (5 years ago)That's a really good point Rabia. It's so much easier for us to do these activities now. Anyone can do them!
maria tahir
16/05/2016 at 10:45 am (5 years ago)Lovely Ma sha Allah…butterfly garden is an amazing activity for kids..and i hope kids will be much excited for the final outcome..Unfortunately where i live in Pakistan we Donot have such amazing toys and amazon etc d'nt have service in Pakisttan..but having them and using them in creative is your talent.thumbs up for that.looking forward to future articles as well.
Gemma
17/05/2016 at 6:28 am (5 years ago)Yes, I suppose we are fortunate in the U.K. to have these resources so readily available. Thank you for your kind words of support.
Blogs by FA
16/05/2016 at 6:41 pm (5 years ago)Wow! Did anyone say giveaway? I love giveaways. Being a home-schooling mom is indeed something FAB. You are doing great and I love your blog.
Fatima | http://www.blogsbyfa.com
Gemma
17/05/2016 at 6:29 am (5 years ago)YES! I hope you entered! Thank you for being so supportive Fatima
Nawal
16/05/2016 at 6:58 pm (5 years ago)Ma shaa Allah! I don't have any children but have always thought of home-schooling, especially considering the standards of the education system in the US. I'm not really sure how the concept would would in Saudi, but the butterfly habitat is a great idea even for a summer or after school activity. I've always been fascinated by butterflies (I blame Mariah Carey) but their transformation is astounding. Yusuf and Aamina are adorable, I love seeing toys geared towards Muslim children, far too often toys (especially for girls) are over sexualized and completely inappropriate! Thank you for sharing, I will definitely be sharing these ideas with my 2 co-workers, who have children!
Gemma
17/05/2016 at 6:31 am (5 years ago)Firstly, LOL to the Mariah Carey comment! It is comletel astounding the way the caterpillar transforms. Did you know that if you were to cut open the cocoon, it would be of slime….and fro that a butterfly is formed! Subhanullah!
Muslim Mummy
16/05/2016 at 9:06 pm (5 years ago)OOh I really want to try the butterfly garden! So fun and educational!
Entered the giveaway and will share it on my FB page
Gemma
17/05/2016 at 6:33 am (5 years ago)Do, I'm sure Bee would love it! It's so straight forward and I love that you release them into the garden afterwards. Thank you so much for sharing the Giveaway!
Abbie
17/05/2016 at 1:49 am (5 years ago)Watching caterpillars grow! That is so cool! I compliment you for the bravery though. Anything that moves scares the daylight out of me! I have seen those talking dolls before! They sell those at the ICNA MAS Convention every year here in Baltimore. Last year I contemplated buying one for my niece but she was a newborn then. Maybe this year insha'Allah
Gemma
17/05/2016 at 6:36 am (5 years ago)LOL! They were a little creepy, but I had to hide my fear from the kids! They really enjoyed the experience
Zainab Dokrat
19/05/2016 at 12:39 pm (5 years ago)So cute lol I love sharing this with home-schooling mums 😀
Zebacart Book Seller
14/06/2016 at 7:56 am (5 years ago)Its really a fantastic pictures, All pictures shows how to grow a plants, In this article all the things mentioned very clearly.
Oswal Books for class 12
muslimah
27/06/2016 at 11:01 am (5 years ago)I love to win your giveaway! I have used the ones I have made on my own …Arabic alphabets and Quran hifz 🙂
Nausheen
Salma Rahman
27/06/2016 at 1:37 pm (5 years ago)Salam sis, jzk Allah for sharing all this. Wish I had come across before ramadan.
I have 2 young boys 5 and 3 mashallah tabarakallah. This year I wanted to make ramadan fun for them so I decided to blew balloons for the last 10 days so they pop each day and receive a deed and a treat inside. We bought a tent for Itikaf so we sit and reflect and say little prayers. Weve visited the library and borrowed books on ramadan and Eid.
I bought a yusuf doll and made him our ramadan guest. Kids were delighted! I printed some resources from smartark like a simple counting date game. I made a 'welcome ramadan' bunting with fabric and felt. I also printed some arabic picture flashcards for 30 days from a site (cant remember which) which can be used to find in the Quran.
We made iftar platters for the surrounding neighbours and little tags explaining what Ramadan is all about 🙂
Might try and purchase the cookie cutters in sha Allah.
Really inspired by your homeschooling. May Allah reward you.
Would love a set of the books so I can start with my kiddies!!
Jzk Allah khair
With A Spin
27/06/2016 at 3:43 pm (5 years ago)Ramadan Mubarak Gemma. Thank you so so much for featuring With A Spin's cookie cutters as your Ramadan favorite. We are so glad you were able to play around and make cookies and watermelon salad using our cookie cutters. They really are fun to use on molding food as well as for arts and crafts projects.
Hope you will be able to use our harmony set during the coming months as you teach your children about loving everyone from all background and the different holidays people celebrate around the world.
Thank you,
Lail
shop.withaspin.com
Ummi Subhana
04/07/2016 at 1:50 am (5 years ago)Aoa,
I would love to win this giveaway ��
Mariam Arafat
09/07/2016 at 6:31 pm (5 years ago)jazakAllah khair,this was a very beneficial article, as this was my first year of homeschooling and a bit of a struggle Alhamdulilah….I have learnt a lot….waiting for the next article…
Gemma
09/07/2016 at 7:20 pm (5 years ago)Wa iyaki sister Mariam 🙂 I'm so happy you found it helpful. Thank you for your support!
Hanaan Msallam
09/07/2016 at 9:58 pm (5 years ago)Thanks for a great post, I'm new to homeschooling and I am learning a lot from your blog Ma sha الله.
Keep up the good work. My daughter is going to yr 2 so can't wait to see your part two article.
جازاكالله خيراً
Gemma
11/07/2016 at 2:32 pm (5 years ago)Wa iyaki 🙂 Thank you for your kind words sister Hanaan
Khadijah Iqbal
12/07/2016 at 8:02 am (5 years ago)Assalamulaikum sister very interesting and beneficial post. I would like some advice on my 5yr old reading please. I am currently using ordinary parents guide to teach reading which he likes and I also use Oxford reading tree books for him to but he really does not like reading these when we sit down to read he doesn't show interest and just wants to go off. He likes being read to and enjoys activites to do with reading but does not like to read the actual book himself any advice would be much appreciated jazakAllah
Gemma
12/07/2016 at 3:33 pm (5 years ago)Walaykum assalaam Sister Khadijah 🙂
Subhanullah! I use exactly those books with my son. Perhaps you could try easy readers that are about his interests. My son was very into Dinosaurs, so I went onto Amazon and bought loads of second hand easy readers about dinosaurs! He enjoyed them much more than Biff and Chip! I've also written a blog post about how I taught my son to read. You might find it helpful insha'Allah: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/teach-your-four-year-old-to-read.html
Thank you for reading my blog and your support sister. Jazakillahu khayrun
Becky McIntosh
20/07/2016 at 6:18 am (5 years ago)Those dolls are just so so cool!
Would love to know what you think of my blog. http://www.homemademath.net
Angelic Scalliwags
21/07/2016 at 12:40 pm (5 years ago)What a lovely post! I love your video 🙂 And we ADORE Thames and Kosmos science kits! We have never been disappointed by any of their kits.
Gemma
21/07/2016 at 4:42 pm (5 years ago)Thank you! Oh it's good to hear from someone else who has used the science kits. I was considering getting the Human body one. Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and comment 🙂
Unknown
17/08/2016 at 8:28 am (5 years ago)You do an amazing and inspirational job. I get so many ideas. Thank you for sharing.
Gemma
21/08/2016 at 2:11 pm (5 years ago)Thank you for your support and kind words 🙂
muslimah
17/08/2016 at 2:06 pm (5 years ago)Lovely giveaway. Hope to win !Nausheen
Gemma
21/08/2016 at 2:12 pm (5 years ago)I'm so happy you've enter Nausheen!
Aishah
17/08/2016 at 2:29 pm (5 years ago)MashaAllah ! I'm new to this blogspot post 🤔 My comment may repeat 😄. I love the nature walk/art idea InshaAllah would love to implement something like this with my kids fortnightly or monthly. We have just officially started to HS this month so have been figuring out our groove and what works for us. A shop here sells the torso and you may have inspired me to go grab one 😄
Gemma
21/08/2016 at 2:16 pm (5 years ago)Salaam Aishah! I'm so happy to have given you some ideas for your homeschool. I hope everything is going well for you in these intital weeks. It can be difficult to adjust, but I pray Allah makes it easy for you all. Ameen. Thank you for your support 🙂
Amatulhakeem@gmail.com
18/08/2016 at 9:40 am (5 years ago)assalaamu alaikum, ma shaAllah. This is my first time visiting your blog. I love this post! both of my children are quite young so we haven't started formal homeschooling, but I love what you've shared with us, and it really does help build my confidence as I gather ideas from various homeschoolers. Especially Muslimahs who are homeschooling. May Allah bless your efforts.
To answer your questions… while I am new to your page and I haven't explored everything you have to offer yet, I personally love routine videos and blog posts, day in the life kind of things. They really help me decide what I want to or am able to incorporate into my family's life.
I'm fairly new to the homeschooling community as in I haven't implemented much of what I've been exposed to, but I do know there are already a lot of resources out there, and I'm just trying to gather as much information as I can for the time being, so anything about how to jump into homeschooling helps! Also, talking about the pitfalls or difficulties involved in homeschooling, which would help those of us starting out so that we have an idea of what to expect and how to work through those obstacles if and when we hit them.
Looking forward to your next post!
jazakillahu khairan
Gemma
21/08/2016 at 2:17 pm (5 years ago)Walaykum assalaam. Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I really appreciate it! 🙂
Aishah
21/08/2016 at 1:12 pm (5 years ago)I've just ordered a Pocketful of Pinecones! Thanks for sharing 😻😻
Gemma
21/08/2016 at 2:18 pm (5 years ago)YEAY! 🙂 So glad to have helped!
Sana
21/08/2016 at 8:49 pm (5 years ago)Mashallah love the blog and the giveaways are so practice for homeschool hands on learning. Also gives me great ideas of things to add for my little ones! Alhundulillah
Gemma
22/08/2016 at 10:31 am (5 years ago)Thank you Sana! I'm so happy to have helped 🙂
Yasar Arafath
21/08/2016 at 10:24 pm (5 years ago)Assalamu alaikum. I have been following your IG account for few months and it's very useful to develop my kid. My suggestion is if you could put posts to reduce screen time for kids it will me more helpful for mothers like me.
Gemma
22/08/2016 at 10:32 am (5 years ago)Walaykum assalaam,
I think that's a wonderful idea for a blog post! Thank you 🙂
Nusrath
22/08/2016 at 12:16 am (5 years ago)Assalamu Alaikum.
Been reading you for sometime now. Lovely work.
I would like to see more of How to make kindergarteners co operate with home leaening. How to get them focussed.
As for resources, I would like to have 'Get them ready to recognize and read' for KGs and Primary.
Masha Allah you are already doing an amazing job. 😊
Gemma
22/08/2016 at 10:34 am (5 years ago)Walaykum assalaam,
Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. Your suggestions are excellent mashAllah 🙂
Eva
22/08/2016 at 3:19 am (5 years ago)Hope you guys have a great school year!
Gemma
22/08/2016 at 10:34 am (5 years ago)Salaam,
So nice to hear from you! You too sister 🙂
Aishath Ula
22/08/2016 at 7:18 am (5 years ago)Hey.. I am new here but I've been following you in Instagram for months now & I love your work! I am from Maldives and homeschooling is kind of new here.. Almost no one I know, homeschool here but I adore the idea of homeschooling.. I studied teaching but I honestly don't want to go teach in schools, leaving my son at day care.. Instead I believe homeschooling is the perfect option for both of us.. So yeah your blog is really helpful.. Thank you so much ❤️
First of all I like the idea of wrapping up the school supplies and giving it to the kids.. It's an amazing idea and plus point is we get to see their beautiful smiles!!!
I would like to know more about how to and when to start homeschooling.. And also since my boy is still a toddler, can you suggest ways of getting him to get closer to Islam?
Other than that please suggest more books I can read, regarding homeschooling and parenting.
I'd like to see how you prepare for the day and how you select activities and all..
Thanks again
You're doing an amazing job with your kids.. Keep it up ��
Hope to see more posts from you
Xiahroom
22/08/2016 at 7:29 am (5 years ago)Nice Blog! I always love the way you teach your children and I wish I can follow it when my daughter grow up… and thank you so much for the chance to get the giveaway,,, 🙂
Sofia Kedir
26/08/2016 at 6:03 pm (5 years ago)I love your blog. Jezakillah khair for all the informations you are sharing. I totally relate to your teaching method even if I am not a convert nor a homeschooler, I can use you ideas and to teach my children.
Ghada Salem
26/08/2016 at 9:52 pm (5 years ago)Lovely Mashallah ❤️
Shahida Khalid Reshamwala
01/03/2019 at 7:52 pm (2 years ago)Awesome 😍way to teach the kids.
Mashallah, may Allah reward u for this…Ameen
Gemma Somauroo
12/03/2019 at 8:47 am (2 years ago)JazakAllah khayr! Thank you Shahida 🙂
Muna
06/12/2019 at 3:07 am (1 year ago)JazakiALLAHU Khairan!
Gemma Somauroo
18/12/2019 at 9:52 pm (1 year ago)Wa iyyakum
revert life
02/09/2016 at 3:11 pm (5 years ago)Really lovely such good ideas mashaAllah
Anne Adzkia
02/09/2016 at 5:17 pm (5 years ago)Masha Allah, thank you. These are useful for my kids as well
Ayesha Zulfiqar
08/09/2016 at 6:06 am (5 years ago)Nice post, i like it.Islamic Art comprises of aesthetic portrayal of the rich cultures of Islamic societies. The most notable aspect of Islamic art is Arabic Calligraphy. The beautiful Calligraphy makes the audience feel a deep religious connection with their Creator.
Gemma
01/12/2016 at 12:00 am (4 years ago)Subhanullah! The connection between the senses and the heart in incredible! Thank you for taking the time to read my blog 🙂
Unknown
17/09/2016 at 11:24 pm (5 years ago)Just entered the giveaway! InshAllah I win!!! My daughter would love those worksheets + if she has her own prayer dress she can STOP stealing mine! haha
lisha945
20/10/2016 at 2:55 am (5 years ago)thank you so much for sharing this! I am a new teacher so its helpful to get my ideas flowing!
Cowbear
06/11/2016 at 7:20 pm (4 years ago)Salam
May I ask what texts did you use for year 1? Can you do a video on that?
Thanks
Raya Najjar Muslim Mommy USA
15/11/2016 at 2:55 am (4 years ago)Super awesome! I'm just wishing I lived in the UK to attend! I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself c:
Lubna Karim
15/11/2016 at 4:32 pm (4 years ago)Wow…wonderful work….I am so proud of Muslim women round the globe who are so talented and work so hard….Keep the good work and all the very best…
Amina Edota
15/11/2016 at 8:07 pm (4 years ago)Masha Allah, I can feel the positive vibes you took away even from your written words. It's always a blessing to be among visionary/ creative Muslims.
I think mothers can run their own businesses as long as it doesnt interfere with their primary responsibilities. The Ummah needs the entrepreneurial outputs of Muslimahs on so many levels. Happy you had an awesome experience.
Unknown
15/11/2016 at 10:21 pm (4 years ago)I would love to attend an event like this! Seeing these women and hearing their advice would've been so motivational!
Muslim Mummy
15/11/2016 at 10:37 pm (4 years ago)Masha'Allah all such inspirational women. We really need women like that as role models. I think the questions you ask really depend on the individual women. I am waiting for my youngest to start school before I decide what I want to do…want to focus on her for now.
Really hope I can attend the expo next year in sha Allah.
Yousra Naeem
16/11/2016 at 4:42 pm (4 years ago)The ending…it described it all in one scene ❤ that's how we juggle motherhood and businesses. We utilise tiny chunks of time. Sometimes it means sacrificing your own me-time and giving it to your business. Which, in one way, is also me-time lol. I love sabah, naz and zanib. Amazing amazing women mashaaAllah ❤
Zainab Dokrat
17/11/2016 at 1:02 pm (4 years ago)SO INSPIRING! I find that sooo inspiring 😀 (www.beautywithzainy.com and http://www.spicyfusionkitchen.com)
Jameela Ho
18/11/2016 at 6:31 am (4 years ago)What a great event to attend. I wish there was one here. I would love to have come.
Nazima Qureshi
18/11/2016 at 2:30 pm (4 years ago)This is so inspiring! I gave birth to my daughter last year and started my own business this year alhumdulilah. I find that it makes me a better mother because I am able to do something I am so passionate about. I also hope that as my daughter grows older she sees me as a role model and sees the value of women balancing a successful business and home life inshallah!
Samsam S.
22/11/2016 at 8:53 am (4 years ago)I was one of those mothers who thought homeschooling would be really difficult but after watching your video I think it is very possible. I just subscribed to your youtube channel 🙂
Gemma
28/11/2016 at 10:33 pm (4 years ago)Hi! I'm so glad to hear you found my video encouraging! Thanks for Subscribing 🙂
Iman
22/11/2016 at 9:01 am (4 years ago)I loved watching this Gemma 🙂 It was so wonderful to go about your day with you! I am still on the fence about homeschooling – (atleast for now) for one of the reasons you addressed – your youngest needing to be occupied. Nusaybah really needs to participate in an activity with us or we can't do anything at all. That even includes reading! So we're struggling with that at the minute. How do you occupy Khadijah on the other days when your husband is at work? x
Gemma
28/11/2016 at 10:37 pm (4 years ago)I totally understand you concern about that. Even today, we found it difficult to keep her entertained so we could work. We try to get work that requires quiet (like reading) or any crafts done whilst she is sleeping. I try to get her involved in group activities where possible. This toddler phase will pass, so I just try to relax and accept that it's not going to be "perfect". All I can do is my best! Thank you for watching and for your supportive comments about the video 🙂
Blogs by FA
22/11/2016 at 10:50 pm (4 years ago)You are doing a great job Gemma! It is always SO good reading your blog and learning new things which will help me in developing the skills in my child.
Muslimah Healthy
23/11/2016 at 5:52 pm (4 years ago)MashaAllah you have a beautiful family. It was really nice to see what it's like to homeschool. I don't have children yet but I've always wondered about homeschooling and if it would be something I would consider when the time comes, in sha Allah. Thank you for the insight and for bringing us into your home =).
AYEINA
25/11/2016 at 9:10 am (4 years ago)My favourite part of the day was also the woods ❤ it's amazing how soothing nature can be. For kids, for yourself…
Hats off to you for pulling it off so effortlessly. May Allah reward you for all the khair you bring ❤
J. Mackinnon
25/11/2016 at 1:55 pm (4 years ago)Some of these programs are our favorites, Story of the World and First Language Lessons. Thanks for sharing your day with us!
naila
25/11/2016 at 2:02 pm (4 years ago)Jazak Allah for making this video . Gave a good insight in the day of homeschooling. I thoroughly enjoyed it 🙂 .
Yousra Naeem
28/11/2016 at 10:29 am (4 years ago)Mashaa Allah you are doing a great job❤
I have never experienced this but it looks great & you have put so much effort in it,its really good to see & can't wait for next video.
Nazima Qureshi
28/11/2016 at 11:49 am (4 years ago)This is so fantastic! Everytime I see your IG posts or any of your content, I get so inspired to homeschool!! Mashallah keep up the great work <3
N. Perez
30/11/2016 at 1:20 am (4 years ago)Assalamu alaykum
I've been enjoying your blog for a while. I'd like to continue to see ditl blogs/vlogs, those are really inspiring. Thanks for sharing so much with us!
Unknown
30/11/2016 at 3:43 am (4 years ago)The fitra journal looks SO interesting! I would love to see more beginners resources on how to get started with homeschooling.
AYEINA
30/11/2016 at 9:13 am (4 years ago)So honored to be a part of your beautiful home mashaaAllah tabaarakAllah. Jazakillah khair. Can't wait to see who wins the gratitude journal bi'ithnillah ❤
Anonymous
30/11/2016 at 10:41 am (4 years ago)maashaaAllaah I LOVE your blog and youtube channel may Allaah bless you and your children. love your monthly faves. Look forward to your next post jazakialllahu khayr xxx
Nishath
30/11/2016 at 12:28 pm (4 years ago)Assalamu alaykum, love your inspiring blog. Thanks for sharing all the wonderful resources:)
Umm
30/11/2016 at 12:53 pm (4 years ago)Assalam u Alaikum!
Nice blog Masha Allah!
Zeina Alazem
30/11/2016 at 3:26 pm (4 years ago)Interesting selections indeed! We have the 365 days with the prophet Muhammad but in Arabic and we love it as well. The alhamdulillah series seems lovely.
Ema Wilson
30/11/2016 at 3:49 pm (4 years ago)I find your blog very interesting and helpful.
Sana
30/11/2016 at 5:00 pm (4 years ago)The gratitude journal for kids seems like a great idea. We read from easy reader library books of elephant and pig. They have a bunch and it's easy to read at their level. Also we were going to do a gratitude scavenger hunt once I figured out what to look for that the kids are grateful for but I think doing a gratitude journal daily would really go hand in hand with that as well.
A mother's dua
30/11/2016 at 5:04 pm (4 years ago)Asalamu alaykum how do I purchase the home school curriculum please jzk
Gemma
01/12/2016 at 12:28 am (4 years ago)Walaykum assalaam. Which books did you want to purchase sister? Please email me at ourmuslimhomeschool@gmail.com. Thanks
Anonymous
01/12/2016 at 9:25 pm (4 years ago)Would love to win these resources. Id be interested in reading more about how you manage your time/responsibilities. I enjoyed your video about your homeschool day so some more things along those lines would be fab too in shaa Allah. umm yunus
Umm Layla
02/12/2016 at 2:28 am (4 years ago)A salaam Alaakum, I enjoy your blog and YouTube videos. I admire any mom who homeschools her children. I want to but fear that I won't teach my kids as well as a certified teacher…. Did you ever have those doubts? If so, how did you overcome them? I would like to see how you manage your time and how you set up you daily schedule, thank you!
Sadiya
02/12/2016 at 3:23 am (4 years ago)JazakAllah khair for sharing these resources. As we carve our way through homeschooling your finds and shares come in very handy.
Maysa
02/12/2016 at 6:10 am (4 years ago)Mashaa allah, thank you for all the help and good resources, waiting for the next post , JaZak allah khairan
Sara Kharal
03/12/2016 at 10:10 am (4 years ago)I love your blog and reading your posts. They are sure to help me in the future when my baby grows up ��
Irina
05/12/2016 at 1:28 pm (4 years ago)Salam Aleikum, inshallah you and your family are well. I found your blog not so long ago, and I have been reading it ever since. Thank you for sharing with resources you use to teach your children, I find it very beneficial. JazakAllah khair
Noor
05/12/2016 at 6:04 pm (4 years ago)Noor here from UAE would love to win this for our son. MashaAllah such a lovely giveaway. Hope to have chance since it's international InshaAllah
Thasneem
06/12/2016 at 10:24 am (4 years ago)Love the blog and all the useful resources provided. Would love to see more printable resources.
Hasna Zuhail
06/12/2016 at 1:59 pm (4 years ago)Assalamualaikum warahmathullahi wabarakathuhu! Love your blog! Great posts and resources MashaaAllah!I've looked to your posts on products that have been really useful for me when the needs arise!I volunteer at an islamic weekend class and its been helpful finding activites/ideas from your blog related to the lessons! JazakAllah khyr! 🙂 I also do stalk you on instagram as well dont want to miss on any good stuff :p Keep up the awesome work ! looking forward to your posts!
Zainab Dokrat
08/12/2016 at 1:32 pm (4 years ago)Love reading your blog, you work so hard and I really admire that about you. I always learn something new 🙂 (www.beautywithzainy.com and http://www.spicyfusionkitchen.com)
Mobasshera Jabbar
23/12/2016 at 1:27 pm (4 years ago)I wish there was something like this in Australia..
J SalMoh
29/12/2016 at 3:56 pm (4 years ago)JazakAllah khair for literature reading lists (and all other subjects)
Thank you ever so much 🙂
Saroosh M
02/01/2017 at 2:31 am (4 years ago)Excellent ideas! Just recently I was gushing about the importance of learning the 99 names of Allah. These resources and ideas would be perfect for my preschooler brother. Jazakillah! =)
Quran For Kids
02/01/2017 at 10:17 am (4 years ago)May Allah bless you with good health and wealth for uploading all this and taking the time to do all this, I am benefiting greatly alhamdullilah!
Kids Quran online
Naomi Macklin-Carr
05/01/2017 at 9:35 pm (4 years ago)JazakAllah khair for this. My eldest just turned 4 and I think she is ready to start but I just wasn't sure how to go about teaching her. I'm so glad that you had this as a link on your last video. Really loved that too! Planning out our homeschool year so will check out some of your other videos too 🙂
Amatullah
07/01/2017 at 10:39 pm (4 years ago)Assalamu alaikum my dear sister
I would like to buy i love Islam level 1, the Text book and workbook.
Can you help me because its out of stock now 🙁
Rubina
08/01/2017 at 6:35 am (4 years ago)Assalamualaikum! Thanks for all the resources you've written about, in this post and the previous ones. Your recommendations are very helpful!
Rubina
08/01/2017 at 6:07 pm (4 years ago)Have you tried the Life of Fred elementary school series for Math?
Nazima Qureshi
09/01/2017 at 3:09 pm (4 years ago)Sounds like such a fun and educational trip!! Love it <3
renata sadjad
18/01/2017 at 8:48 am (4 years ago)Masya Allah. This is wonderful. I am also a new Islamic teacher. Teaching a class of 3-5 year olds. I would be great to get in touch and learn more.
Khadijah Ahmad
02/04/2017 at 6:45 am (4 years ago)Subhanallah mashallah I’m amazed at how thoroughly you homeschool AND have time to run such a successful and information rich blog!
Regarding explaining compassion-how about making some simple packages for homeless people? Homeless people can look quite scary but showing compassion -I think- is about being sympathetic and helpful to everyone despite it maybe feeling initially uncomfortable. Because it’s easy to feel compassion in some situations and not others…
Or you could donate items to local refugee families? Or sponsor a child? We go through action aid as you get a letter and drawing from your sponsored child every few months (probably dependent on country and postal system!) and we write letters back. More of a long term compassion project but could also involve learning about sadaqah!
Gemma
03/04/2017 at 2:46 pm (4 years ago)Thank you Khadijah!
I love how those ideas highlight the importance of community and sadaqah in the children’s learning.
Jazakillahu khayrun!
Tasleem bibi
27/04/2017 at 3:25 pm (4 years ago)Such a great article. Have been struggling with my three year old boy to get him to learn his letters, I’ve got to keep reminding myself ‘play until 7, play until 7’ and this article has been incredibly insightful. Thank you
Gemma
27/04/2017 at 7:42 pm (4 years ago)Thank you Tasleem! It’s wonderful to hear that this article has inspired you! Your little boy will only be little for a short time. Enjoy it! It’s a beautiful age 🙂 – Gemma
sameera
08/05/2017 at 1:28 am (4 years ago)Salaam, Jzk so much for writing in detail about your unit study. I am learning so much about homeschooling from your blog! I am unschooling/homeschooling my 5 1/2 yrs old and I have been wanting to learn more about unit studies for some time now. I’m feeling less diffident about starting one with him now that I can pattern the 1st one after yours inshaAllah 🙂 my son loves anything to do with animals thanks to wild kratts 😉
You recently asked what readers would like to see you create and curriclum posts like these with so many useful details would be awesome.
JazakAllah khayran katheerah!
Gemma
12/05/2017 at 1:48 pm (4 years ago)Walalykum assalaam Sameera!
Thank you so much for your comment. I’m glad it helped. I actually really enjoyed putting this post together, so hopefully I’ll be able to do more posts like this in the future insha’Allah.
Best Wishes – Gemma
Huma
26/05/2017 at 5:09 pm (4 years ago)Can you recommend a reading list for various homeschooling methods. I’ve read a few but would love your insight.
Gemma
02/06/2017 at 11:55 am (4 years ago)For Charlotte Mason, I would recommend you read the books she wrote herself, “The Original Homeschooling Series” (http://amzn.to/2qNKxo5). It’s a long book! For Classical homeschooling, I like “The Well Trained Mind” (http://amzn.to/2ritX3e). If you’re interested in the Montessori Approach, again I would recommend reading the works of Maria Montessori, “The Absorbent Mind” (http://amzn.to/2rj0beN).If you’ve already read all of those, please feel free to email me, and I’ll send you the title of other books I’ve enjoyed!
Shannen
09/06/2017 at 5:39 am (4 years ago)I’d also like to add A Thomas Jefferson Education. It’s quite friendly with other methods, but gives some great ideas along the way. As for unschooling, I can’t say that I have read any of these (yet), but books by John Holt are classics in that movement, and I’ve heard good things about the book Free to Learn.
Hope that helps!
Gemma
09/06/2017 at 9:11 am (4 years ago)Brilliant!
Ida Moore
29/05/2017 at 4:46 pm (4 years ago)Assalamualaikum sister, how can I order these books. I’m interested to order for this ramadhan. Thanks Wassalam Ida Moore
Gemma
02/06/2017 at 11:51 am (4 years ago)Walaykum assalaam. If you click on the title of the book (blue subtitle) it will take you directly to Amazon, where you can purchase the books you like. JazakAllah khayr.
Jameela
17/06/2017 at 10:33 pm (4 years ago)I have these Arabic playdough cutters. The kids love them and learn as they play.
Cooking is great for kids. My teenage son wanted a cake for iftar the other day so I told him why don’t you bake it? As he was mixing in the ingredients, he was asking what’s the bicarb of soda for? Why do we need the squeeze of lemon in a cake? Then he answered, oh the bicarb is a base and the lemon is the acid so the two reacts and makes air bubbles for the cake to be light. Spot on son!
Gemma Somauroo
18/06/2017 at 10:22 am (4 years ago)Salaam Jameela. MashAllah, what a bright son you have! As you highlighted beautifully, cooking can open the doors to so many learning opportunities…even Arabic and chemistry!
Jameela
18/06/2017 at 10:23 pm (4 years ago)For sure, there is a lot of chemistry in cooking, especially the reactions and changes of states.
Umm Ruqaiya
17/07/2017 at 4:10 am (4 years ago)JazakILLAHU khair for sharing the beneficial resources 🙂
Gemma Somauroo
24/07/2017 at 10:53 pm (4 years ago)JazakAllah khayr Umm Ruqaiya! Thank you for taking the time to read my review. Much love – Gemma
Sarah
03/09/2017 at 6:04 pm (4 years ago)So pleased I have come across your youtube channel and blog. My little boy is 3 and I’m considering home schooling for various reasons and its great to find a UK based resource. So helpful! Thank you 🙂
Gemma Somauroo
03/09/2017 at 9:29 pm (4 years ago)Thank Sarah! I’m thrilled to have you here 🙂
Asma laghari
06/09/2017 at 9:44 am (4 years ago)Hello i love ur blog i m starting my 6 year old home schooling i will appreciate if u guide for currculim for 1st grade jazakAllah
Gemma Somauroo
08/09/2017 at 1:57 pm (4 years ago)Hi, Thank you!
I would recommend you visit Amblesideonline.org and use their recommendations as a guideline. Then just add in any Islamic components that you feel are appropriate.
JazakAllah khayr
Noor
07/09/2017 at 4:58 am (4 years ago)Jazaki allahu khairan for sharing your curriculum. I would like to know if you still use “Life of Fred” curriculum for math ?
Gemma Somauroo
08/09/2017 at 1:52 pm (4 years ago)Wa iyaki! Yes we do! My 2nd Grader is currently on Jelly Beans, and my younger son (Kindergarten) is on apples. Thank you for reminding me…I must add that into this blog post 🙂
Sarwat
01/07/2018 at 9:23 pm (3 years ago)Salam sister, R u also using Mathmammoth.Do u like it?
Gemma Somauroo
10/07/2018 at 7:03 pm (3 years ago)Salaam. Yes, I do like it, but it can be a little dry. Whilst it shows children the “how-to” of Maths, it doesnt explain the why. So we like to supplement it with other books like Life of Fred.
jamela
07/09/2017 at 10:59 pm (4 years ago)Assalam Alikum
I love these ideas! Please let me know how I can get this from you as a curriculum maybe for more of the names? Also I can not open the links it goes to a error page. Please let me know what to do jak!
Gemma Somauroo
08/09/2017 at 1:55 pm (4 years ago)Walaykum assalaam! Thank you for highlighting the fact that my links are not working. I will try to fix that.
I haven’t made a curriculum for this, but I do need to write another blog post for the other names we have studied. Insha’Allah.
Thank you for you support.
Sarah
08/09/2017 at 12:06 am (4 years ago)Salaamu alaykum. I thought you used Charlotte Mason. Do you still? I didn’t know you do early academics and then use computers for 2-4 years old too. I thought it was just play at this age. I haven’t started teaching my kids to read yet. But, I think I can let my 3 year old try the trial, because I trust your opinion. Thanks for sharing.
Gemma Somauroo
08/09/2017 at 2:03 pm (4 years ago)Walaykum assalaam. Yes we are still following the guidance of Charlotte Mason. In her works, she advises parents to delay formal academics until children are 6 or 7. However, she does advise parents to begin to teach pre-reading skills (like letter recognition) earlier through play like writing letters in a tray of sand. Isn’t that a lovely idea!
Reading Eggs is playful learning. We primarily use Reading Eggs with my 5 year-old, and my toddler just watches! I will probably allow her to use it once she is closer to 4. However my eldest son did use the programme when he was 3.
It really does depend on the nature of the child. They’re all different!
Haia
08/09/2017 at 7:29 pm (4 years ago)Beautiful ideas mashaAllah. Thanks
Metia
14/09/2017 at 9:39 am (4 years ago)Maasyaa Allaah…love your idea sister:)
Jehanara Haider
14/09/2017 at 5:26 pm (4 years ago)The link for US does not seem to work.
Gemma Somauroo
19/10/2017 at 6:38 pm (4 years ago)Thank you for letting me know. I will try to fix that. Thank you again 🙂
SLOAH
17/09/2017 at 12:16 pm (4 years ago)Charlotte Mason is such a lovely, gentle education method. Sounds like it’s really suiting your kids! 🙂
Gemma Somauroo
17/09/2017 at 3:58 pm (4 years ago)Thank you for stopping by to read about our week! Yes, the Charlotte Mason Educational philosophy has really brought a lot of balance and peace to our home. We’re enjoying ourselves!
Naz
18/09/2017 at 1:33 pm (4 years ago)Loved reading this, so refreshing ms sha Allah! My question is, where do you get the historical figures from, for the timeline?
Gemma Somauroo
18/09/2017 at 2:18 pm (4 years ago)Thank you! For the timeline figures I just “Google” the historical figure’s name and use one of the images that comes up. The kids enjoy looking through the different pictures and choosing one themselves 🙂
Kelly Sage
19/09/2017 at 1:08 pm (4 years ago)Love all the outdoor time! Mud is so fun 🙂
Gemma Somauroo
19/09/2017 at 4:12 pm (4 years ago)I couldn’t agree with you more! Thanks Kelly 🙂
Magic and Mayhem
26/09/2017 at 7:56 pm (4 years ago)We believe strongly in the first step too, and have a house full of books. We read to our kids often and also model a love of reading books ourselves. We have never used any kind of reading curricula, though. All of our children learned to read quite naturally with just reading to them often, talking about how the words go together, and playing simple games I made up (such as concentration style games matching simple words with their pictures, or spelling words with letter tiles).
My oldest child read her first word (boo) at age 3 and was reading fluently by 4. My next three children all read at 5 years old, some earlier in that year and some closer to 6. My last child is nearly 6 and not reading yet but I have seen how easily it will fall into place as soon as she is ready and she is showing signs that it will click soon.
As a mother who has been homeschooling for some time (my oldest has now graduated), I can promise that it doesn’t honestly matter if children read at 4 or 7. When they do learn, they quickly catch up. You can’t tell any difference now between my 19 year old who read at 3 and my 17 year old who read at nearly 6. They both love to read and write, and are both intelligent young women. Their younger brothers were the same, and I’m sure my little girl will also be the same.
The important thing is not to teach reading early but to teach a love of books and learning from the start. Have faith and as long as you can maintain that love of books and learning, the rest is easy. 🙂
Gemma Somauroo
03/10/2017 at 3:34 pm (4 years ago)Thank you for taking the time to write such a beautiful comment! I wrote this blog post several years ago, and in that short time I have to say that I have come to agree with you…it really doesn’t matter when they learn to read. What is far more important in instilling a love for reading and learning.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience with us. ☺
Umm Y
26/09/2017 at 8:34 pm (4 years ago)Assalamo aleikom!
May Allah reward, such good ideas!
Gemma Somauroo
03/10/2017 at 3:30 pm (4 years ago)Walaykum assalaam. Ameen. Thank you for visiting our blog and taking the time to comment 🙂
Louise
16/10/2017 at 10:06 am (4 years ago)What a great idea? My gchildren are going to enjoy this. Thank you so much for sharing.
Gemma Somauroo
19/10/2017 at 6:35 pm (4 years ago)Thank you Louise. I hope they do!
Hanan Zein Eddin
28/10/2017 at 6:32 am (3 years ago)I saw the initial photos of this and looking forward to trying them myself! Thanks for sharing this!
Ruhana
28/10/2017 at 9:23 am (3 years ago)Asalamu alaikum lovely video. I would like to enter the giveaway and receive the arabic words if I win 🙂
Thabina Hussain
28/10/2017 at 12:09 pm (3 years ago)Asalaamu’alaykum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu,
Just entered the giveaway and would love the english flash cards as we’ll be able to do a wide range of activities with them in sha allah.
Hanaa twalib
28/10/2017 at 3:37 pm (3 years ago)Salam alaikum
Lovely family maahaAllah…enjoy homeachooling
Aysha
28/10/2017 at 4:22 pm (3 years ago)Salam
I have entered the giveaway, i would love to win the english flash cards.
Aisha Waheed
28/10/2017 at 4:53 pm (3 years ago)Asalamualaikum.
Enjoyed watching your video 👍
The Arabic words flash cards would be great for my children.
Erica Solavagione
28/10/2017 at 9:26 pm (3 years ago)Nice masha Allah your video gave me new ideas for my children jzk
Yasmin Naz
28/10/2017 at 10:16 pm (3 years ago)Please make more videos regarding the routine with 3kids, if i win can i get the English action cards
Meem
29/10/2017 at 1:13 am (3 years ago)I would want the English and the Arabic ones but I would happily, happily settle for Arabic ones because they’re much more harder to come by than English ones.
Anonymous Sister
29/10/2017 at 1:15 am (3 years ago)I would like the Arabic cards.
sadia khan
29/10/2017 at 6:38 am (3 years ago)Always motivated by your posts MashaAllah…would love to win the Arabic flashcards and use it to teach all my evening class kids.
Umme Maryam
29/10/2017 at 5:11 pm (3 years ago)Salaam Gemma! Im a newbie to your blog and channel and as a mum of two you are really inspiring me to homeschool in the future through the will and help of Allah!
I have also entered the giveaway but i was unable to tweet as i dont have a twitter account!
Alia Choudhry
30/10/2017 at 2:09 am (3 years ago)Salaam Gemma,
Alhamdulillah for your inspirational videos. The Arabic flashcards would be really useful for myself and my children.
Fathima
30/10/2017 at 11:14 am (3 years ago)Would like to enter the giveaway and I’d like the Arabic alphabet flash cards
Anam
30/10/2017 at 3:01 pm (3 years ago)Assalamualaikum. Nice video as always. Really enjoy seeing your children learn writing using the flashcards. I wish to have the arabic version so that I can teach my kid arabic language too.
Khadijah Akthar
30/10/2017 at 5:58 pm (3 years ago)Just entered the giveaway! 🙂
Would love to win the Arabic alphabet set..
Carla
01/11/2017 at 4:31 pm (3 years ago)I would seriuosly love to win the Arabic ones. It’s extremly important for us as Muslims.
saira
02/11/2017 at 6:48 pm (3 years ago)These look great, would love to get my hands on some Arabic ones!
nadia bilal
02/11/2017 at 9:28 pm (3 years ago)i would love love love to win.. ❤️ well u r doing an amazing job really.. hats off to you.. well done and keep making such beautiful inspiring videos..
Amirah Zaky
02/11/2017 at 9:39 pm (3 years ago)Asalamu alaikum. Loved the video. I’ve entered the giveaway and if I win I would like the Arabic flashcards please. JazakAllahu khair
Sara
03/11/2017 at 2:59 am (3 years ago)Assalamu Alekium. I would love to win the Arabic Flashcards and use it in my homeschool.
Aya
03/11/2017 at 3:02 am (3 years ago)I would be happy to have the Arabic flash cards. I’m trying to incorporate Arabic in my schedule in hopes of getting my kids to understand the language of our deen
Ummkhadijah
03/11/2017 at 3:31 pm (3 years ago)Assalamualaikum love your channel on YouTube and Instagram page. Would love to win the colours set as my child is very young and that would be a fun way to learn the spellings of colours!
Aasiyah
03/11/2017 at 3:38 pm (3 years ago)Assalaamu alaykum, have entered the giveaway and would love the Arabic verbs flashcards, there’s nothing similar on the market alhamdulillah.
Mahdiya
13/11/2017 at 1:21 am (3 years ago)Assalamu-alaikum,
The flashcards look awesome… though I missed the giveaway, next time insha Allaah 🙂
Hasina
24/11/2017 at 5:42 am (3 years ago)Salaam Jemma. I was wondering what was your experience of basing your curriculum on the well trained mind. I noticed that this year you are not including it in your curriculum. Thanks
Gemma Somauroo
24/11/2017 at 12:30 pm (3 years ago)Salaam Hasina. Yes, we initially followed the well-trained mind but have switched over to a Charlotte Mason approach. The WTM is an excellent curriculum. It’s very thorough and uses some great books, but it didn’t suit my children. They found the program too structured and didn’t allow for enough time to play and go outside. However, I still return back to the WTM for book and resource recommendations.
nurturingemaan
28/11/2017 at 5:09 am (3 years ago)Hi,
When I started homeschool with my daughter last year we did a lot of math. She loved sorting things by size, she loved counting and then going a step ahead and putting 1 more or 1 less. I had to have many different activities ready for her each day for math. Now we have bought Fred (life of Fred) into our homeschool and she loves it. thank you for letting us know about CTCmath, I have signed up for the free trial and it looks amazing. I can’t wait for my daughter to try it.
@nurturingemaan
Gemma Somauroo
28/11/2017 at 12:45 pm (3 years ago)Hi, It’s sounds like you’re doing an amazing job! We love Life of Fred too. It’s such a fun way to teach mathematical concepts. I’m thrilled to hear you’ve signed up for CTC Math. I hope your daughter likes it. All the best – Gemma
nadia
29/11/2017 at 12:23 pm (3 years ago)this are some really amazing ideas…jazakallah xx
Gemma Somauroo
29/11/2017 at 1:41 pm (3 years ago)Thank you Nadia! That’s very kind of you. JazakAllah khayr
nurturingemaan
01/12/2017 at 9:04 pm (3 years ago)Asalamu Alaikum,
You have listed very useful advice here, thank you. I am also teaching my 5yo ARABIC and learning the meanings for myself. Its very strange, I think, that we get taught how to recite the Quran but aren’t taught the meaning. I want my child, InshAllah, to be able to read, understand and speak the Arabic language.
Once again thank you for the amazing ideas! I am sure to write them down and use them in my homeschool.
Umm Ibrahim
02/12/2017 at 1:07 am (3 years ago)Asalamaoalaikom,
Thank you for your post, as always it is very instructive.
We speak 2 languages at home and my son (2 year old) got a third one from his part time daycare. However none of them is Arabic, which we want him to learn for religious reasons. So I am thinking about using some of your ideas to introduce Arabic even if I don’t speak it myself, after all we can learn together. Does Charlotte Mason mention a limit regarding how many languages should be taught at once, in order to avoid confusion? Or is it the more the better?
JazakaAllah kheir.
Amanda
18/12/2017 at 3:17 am (3 years ago)Assalamu alaikum! I was working on teaching some of the Names of Allah to our Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts and I loved your ideas! We made both the heart for Al-Wadood and a simplified crown for Al Malik. Your work is creative and lovely. Thank you for sharing!
Gemma Somauroo
20/12/2017 at 2:37 pm (3 years ago)Walaykum assalaam. Thank you so much! It’s wonderful to hear that other families are doing my crafts! Best wishes – Gemma
Umm Awlaad
26/12/2017 at 1:27 am (3 years ago)What does narration mean?
Gemma Somauroo
26/12/2017 at 12:12 pm (3 years ago)It’s a term used by Charlotte Mason to mean “telling back”. For example, I would read a page to my son from his history book, and he would have to tell back, or narrate to me, in his own words what he remembers from that page. Then I wold write it down for him, or he would write it himself.
zehra
26/12/2017 at 7:14 pm (3 years ago)Thank you for your honesty, this post came when I needed it the most.
Gemma Somauroo
26/12/2017 at 10:02 pm (3 years ago)Subhanullah!That is wonderful. Thank you for reading my blog post and taking the time to comment. JazakAllah khayr.
Kiara
29/12/2017 at 3:35 am (3 years ago)Beautiful. Thank you for this
Gemma Somauroo
29/12/2017 at 10:55 pm (3 years ago)Thank you Kiara
Rukia
31/12/2017 at 12:12 pm (3 years ago)Masha Allah. Great ideas. I have used many ideas from here in our Sunday class. Jazak Allahu khair.
Gemma Somauroo
31/12/2017 at 2:34 pm (3 years ago)Really?!? That’s wonderful! Thank you Rukia, you’ve made my day. JazakAllahu khayrun
AYEINA
07/01/2018 at 12:03 am (3 years ago)Instead of trying to fill every “empty” space and time slot in my life, I am embracing the silence. Instead of doing more and more, I’m doing less but with more meaning and more heart…
Hits right home. Sometimes we have such huge expectations from ourselves that we forget that we don’t HAVE to fulfil them all. The unhealthy self-expectations that rise out of comparisons with other perfectly designed lives of other mums…a break from social media alone can cut down a huge chunk of such silly expectations…
Beautifully written 💖
Gemma Somauroo
09/01/2018 at 11:33 pm (3 years ago)Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my blog post. Yes, I completely agree. Social media can be a real trial for many. Seeing the plethora of perfectly manufactured and staged images can lead to feeling of inadequacy in us. Social media has altered the way we interact as a society and, I feel, made us LESS HUMAN….But that’s another blog post insha’Allah!!!
Thank you again for stopping by.
JazakAllah khayr
Umm Hind
01/02/2018 at 8:49 pm (3 years ago)Jazakumullahu khairan for this post. Can you recommend a curriculum for my 2-year old or any useful resource online?
Gemma Somauroo
04/02/2018 at 12:17 pm (3 years ago)Alhumdulillah! For children of 2 years-old I would focus on reading aloud to them as often as possible, give them plenty of time outdoors playing and begin teaching them simple Islamic manners (saying salaamz, JazakAllah khayr, eating with right hand etc.). In my humble opinio, you don’t need to worry about anything more structured at this stage. Perhaps start thinking about that at 4-5 years old.
B
10/08/2020 at 10:46 pm (8 months ago)My son is 4 years old. How do you recommend I start with him?
Mabs
26/02/2018 at 7:41 am (3 years ago)Marshahallah sister very good and your 100%right to make Arabic fun for the kids, keep the good work up
Ajnabi
26/02/2018 at 7:43 am (3 years ago)Marshahallah sister very good and your 100%right to make Arabic fun for the kids, keep the good work up
Ariba
28/02/2018 at 8:42 pm (3 years ago)MashaAllah loved those ideas!! I wish I had come across this blog earlier..did you do other Names too? Would love to know how you did them.
stancil buena
02/03/2018 at 6:14 am (3 years ago)Thank you again for all the knowledge you distribute,Good post. Allah reacts to man’s petition and He is the special case who has the ability to acknowledge or dismiss it. He is the Master of man’s fate, nobody ever else can meddle with the destiny of others or even with his own particular destiny! Islamic online university
Binta Inuwa
14/03/2018 at 6:11 am (3 years ago)Masha Allah sister! Thanks for the wonderful contribution.
Amna
14/03/2018 at 7:54 pm (3 years ago)Arsalam o alaikum.. alhumdullilah I found this blog.. well I am a newbie.. wants to start homeschooling for my soon to be 3 twins.
Some of the Articles link doesn’t open n I end up at a screen showing there is some error. The links are not directed to the articles.. than Jews please can you fix this ASAP.. jazakaAllHah
Sahar Abed ELAZIZ
25/03/2018 at 1:45 pm (3 years ago)thank you very much these ways for learning Arabic Alphapet is good for children and for teacher but please I want now How to use my Montessori child for Arabic observation
Belkis Heyward
31/03/2018 at 2:56 pm (3 years ago)Nice! thank you so much! Thank you for sharing. Your blog posts are more interesting and informative about Study Islam Onine.
Wahyuni
02/04/2018 at 11:52 pm (3 years ago)Jazakumullahu khairan
Gemma Somauroo
06/04/2018 at 7:07 am (3 years ago)Wa iyyakum
Farah
13/04/2018 at 11:44 am (3 years ago)Assalamualaikum. May I know exactly at what age you started homeschooling your kids
Gemma Somauroo
16/04/2018 at 9:43 pm (3 years ago)Walaykum assalaam.
Honestly, it was different for each child. With my eldest I started early, around 3-4 years old. With my younger son, I have delayed it. He is approaching 6 year-old now, and I am starting to introduce formal work on a more regular basis now.
ayu fatma
02/05/2018 at 5:26 am (3 years ago)Assalamualaikum .
SubhanAllah Thanks for sharing great idea . Caused i used only Iqra 1 – 6 now after i see nd read ur blog realy help me to teach my daughter.
Vittoria
04/05/2018 at 2:20 pm (3 years ago)MashAllah you have great ideas for this subject, I believe they will work perfectly with my children too, InshAllah 😊
Gemma Somauroo
07/05/2018 at 11:43 am (3 years ago)Alhumdulillah! That’s wonderful!
Hassan Mahfooz
30/05/2018 at 4:47 pm (3 years ago)What are your future plans for your children? Will they be able to do GCSEs and enter university being homeschooled?
Gemma
18/06/2018 at 5:34 pm (3 years ago)Ehe children can take their gcse’s and a levels when they are ready, I actually know a lot who have already passed their a levels by age 16 and received a place at Oxford university… home ed kids learn more faster than schooled children. They also attain more life skills and the ability to interact with people of all ages.
Aishah
05/06/2018 at 12:03 pm (3 years ago)Assalamu Alaikum. I would like to ask help if you can recommend a very good Online Home school with Platform, as I have no time to teach my child all the time. I have no knowledge of teaching as well. JazakAllah khayr
Yamama
08/06/2018 at 8:10 pm (3 years ago)Thank you soooo much every idea you took abuot are so beautiful. Follow me in instagram @the_ambitious_mother i put there alot of ideas about islamic activities
Yamama
08/06/2018 at 8:14 pm (3 years ago)Nice thank you sooo much follow me in instagram the_ambitious_mother. I put alot of activities about islam for kids ❤️❤️❤️
Gemma
18/06/2018 at 5:27 pm (3 years ago)Salamu alaiqum sister. I have been home educating my kids for many years now (oldest will be 14 next month) but recently I have found the home ed families have disappeared and we’re not Muslim either. How do you find kids for your kids to interact with? (My husband is alone here and we aren’t part of the “Muslim community”…) my oldest daughter’s are preparing to go to college to do their gcse’s but would like groups for my younger kids.
Rubina
21/06/2018 at 7:02 pm (3 years ago)Assalamualaikum. Thank you for your recommendation of Miraj stories. I have downloaded the app, and although I have just used the free parts of it until now, I can appreciate the high quality content it has, and the time and effort that has been put in creating its content. I will recommend it to all my friends and family!
Gemma Somauroo
24/06/2018 at 10:05 pm (3 years ago)Walaykum assalaam! That’s wonderful! I’m so pleased that your family are enjoying it.
Mohammed
15/09/2018 at 8:07 am (3 years ago)Salaam,
I’m extremely impressed with all that you do in regards to the homeschooling and sharing it all via your posts. It’s inspiring to say the least
Kenza
13/10/2018 at 3:26 am (3 years ago)Assalamu Alaykum Sister Gemma,
Thank you for sharing this. I agree so much that History is not only important but is more important now than ever. I tried to read out Loud Martin Ling’s biography of the prophet to my children, but it was way too advanced for them (They are 9 and 6) So I switched to a children version inspired by that same book. It is available at FonsVitae.com I highly recommend it as a starter. I am sharing this because you mention not having pre-read the books. This might have changed and I would love to know your opinion. The book I am referring to is “The life of the prophet Muhammad” by Leila Azzem and Aisha Gouverneur : https://fonsvitae.com/product/the-life-of-the-prophet-muhammad/
Gemma Somauroo
14/10/2018 at 4:22 pm (3 years ago)Walaykum assalaam,
Oh yes! I am very familiar with that book. In fact, I have been reading from that book to the children for the past 2 or 3 years! They were ready to move on from it, which is why we are now using the Martin Lings book. Like you, I highly recommend “The Life of Prophet Muhammad” by Leila Azzam for children who find the Martin Lings book too difficult. It’s a wonderful book! Thank you for taking the time to highlight this point. Insha’Allah others will benefit. JazakAllah khayr.
Mariam
14/10/2018 at 8:56 pm (3 years ago)Hi has ali and Sumaya school shut down? I registered my details for school enrollment and haven’t heard from them. I emailed them and the email won’t get through. It says error on thier page.
Gemma Somauroo
24/10/2018 at 8:25 pm (2 years ago)I’m not sure Mariam… The site seems to be working for me. Have you tried contacting them through Facebook?
Julia Robert
23/10/2018 at 5:19 pm (2 years ago)Picture Study puts the children in touch with worthy ideas and inspires them with something more than modern life can offer.
Gemma Somauroo
24/10/2018 at 8:23 pm (2 years ago)I love that! It truly provides a unique educational experience.
Rabz
19/11/2018 at 1:06 am (2 years ago)May Allah reward you for all the hard work. It truly is inspirational and motivating. The home education journey really does seem like a daunting task but seeing the support you offer especially the early years guide has truly made it feel all the more possible. Jazakallah khair.
Hebah
27/11/2018 at 1:33 pm (2 years ago)Mashaallah and thank you!! May Allah swt reward you for your efforts. Inshaallah I can get my act together.
Gemma Somauroo
27/11/2018 at 8:12 pm (2 years ago)Ameen. Thank you for your kind duaa – Gemma x
Sk
02/12/2018 at 12:52 am (2 years ago)They always say child is on waitlist, they havent responded to any emails, such a shame, we dont have any respurces whete we live and i was so hopeful about this
Fatima ibrahim
13/01/2019 at 12:22 am (2 years ago)Asalamualaikum I was trying to purchase the cd of teach children tajes through nursery rhymes but was not able to could I get a direct link please. Jzk
Gemma Somauroo
29/01/2019 at 4:03 pm (2 years ago)Walaykum assalaam Fatima,
I’m sorry you’re having trouble. Try this link: https://www.olivetreestudy.co.uk/shop
Salma Khan
09/02/2019 at 2:27 am (2 years ago)Thank you for bringing this to our attention. However —
What about social media consent? Using children’s bodies and images (even stock images of random children who may or may not have given consent/permission) on the internet/instagram/facebook is also part of consent and yet we see thousands of well-intentioned mothers/bloggers use their child’s bodies and faces (“even if they are covered or far away”) for their own gain/purpose. Perhaps, children have given their permission but a two-year-old probably has not. I think if most mothers explain fully what social media consent is to their children with honesty and all of the potential dangers, children would not give their permission. Children are in their fitrah and don’t understand the potential of millions of random strangers staring at them. I feel that parents are not giving the entire picture of what social media is to their children, use their images, and that is not fair to them. This is just as important as bodily affection consent. Just my two cents as a children’s rights advocate. -Peace and Love. xo
Gemma Somauroo
10/02/2019 at 4:32 pm (2 years ago)Thank you Salma,
That is a really good point and definitely something worth considering more.
JazakAllah khayr
Katelyn
11/02/2019 at 6:12 am (2 years ago)“…as early as 2 years…”
Honestly that’s a little late. Kids say no before 2 years old, and even when they don’t say the word, it’s our responsibility to pay attention to their body language saying no!
Gemma Somauroo
11/02/2019 at 12:58 pm (2 years ago)Good point Katelyn
Naseema
19/02/2019 at 4:31 am (2 years ago)Assalamu alaikum! Thanks for the great article. I was in search of such advice. My Son just turned 4 and I could see that he loves to read. But now with ur help I got to know my part. Jazakallahu khairan!
Gemma Somauroo
20/02/2019 at 3:02 pm (2 years ago)Walaykum assalaam Naseema. That’s wonderful! I’m so glad I could help xx
Maryam
07/03/2019 at 8:29 pm (2 years ago)As salamu alaikum, my son is in kg2 age 5. He is going to IGCSE Islamic school. Alhamdulillah…. Any suggestion and balancing regular school and extra reading at home for knowledge and material….
Gemma Somauroo
12/03/2019 at 8:46 am (2 years ago)Walaykum assalaam Maryam. MashAllah! I think it’s wonderful that you want to supplement your son’s education at home. He’s lucky to have you!
As he is at school, you want to make sure he is getting enough time to rest and play, as well as learn.
So at first, I would advise you to take it slowly. To begin focus on topics that he enjoys, and slowly progress.
If he is too tired after school, just do the work on the weekend. Perhaps reading something to him over breakfast or dinner would also work for your family.
Thank you for asking such a great question Maryam. JazakAllah khayr
Dr Susan Larcombe
09/03/2019 at 6:36 am (2 years ago)As salamu alaikum, Gemma! Would you say that either 100 Lessons or The Ordinary Parent’s Guide are appropriate to use with a child who can already read simple phonics books (Phonics stage 1+) in order for them to move on, eventually towards chapter books? Or would they be too basic, focusing on letter sounds and word formation? Thank you!
Gemma Somauroo
12/03/2019 at 8:41 am (2 years ago)Walaykum assalaam Susan. Great question!
I think the majority of these books would be redundant for a child at that level!
Instead, I would recommend the readers “Reading Literature” by Free & Treadwell. I think they’ll be the perfect level for your child insha’Allah
Fatima
09/03/2019 at 10:11 pm (2 years ago)MashaAllah fantastic ideas sis. Jzk khayr for sharing. I would love to see how you teach the rest of Allah’s names. Thank you again.
Gemma Somauroo
12/03/2019 at 8:38 am (2 years ago)Thank you Fatima. I appreciate it!
Maliha
04/05/2019 at 10:21 pm (2 years ago)I will have to enlighten many Muslim readers.We have just returned from.Hucks restaurant at Woburn without eating a meal which was pre-ordered as Halal ,but when we arrived told the meat wasn’t available. We waited an hour to be told we are trying our best to make something up for you but the food was inedible. They definitely don’t cater for Halal at Woburn.All of us have got back starving and no other food options as it’s nearly 10pm.Cant understand why they would agree to take our request when it’s not easily available. Very disappointed
Gemma Somauroo
19/10/2019 at 3:07 pm (2 years ago)Oh my goodness! That’s terrible service. If they didn’t have the meat available, you should have been told straight away. I hope you were able to enjoy the rest of your holiday Maliha.
lana
22/08/2019 at 11:09 am (2 years ago)Thank you for that fantastic ideas. I was really at lose on how to make it fun to them and this really helped. I recently discovered Adam wa Mishmish on YouTube it’s fabulous and my kids enjoy it.
Dr Gemma
24/10/2020 at 3:47 pm (6 months ago)Thanks for the tip Iana! 😊
Balkis
28/08/2019 at 6:09 am (2 years ago)Asalamulaykum ma’am, have been following your articles for sometimes now really enlightened jazakillahukhayra.
However I have a challenge of HOW BEST TO HIMESCHOOL MY 3+ SON. some said teach sounds first others will say letters. Any help will really be appreciated ma’am. How do I go about either ways
Gemma Somauroo
29/09/2019 at 1:34 pm (2 years ago)Walaykum assalaam,
In my humble opinion, the best thing you can do for a 3 year-old is give them time to play freely outdoor, spend time together so they can imitate your example, reading to them and play together. If you really want to begin academic work, teach them through games and songs. Don’t expect your lessons to last more than 5 minutes or for that child to sit still during them! Most of all, enjoy your 3 year old! Its a wonderful age 🙂
Mirina Paananen
21/09/2019 at 2:17 pm (2 years ago)Salaam,
Could you comment on how Spelling Workout is in terms of British vs American spelling conventions?
Gemma Somauroo
29/09/2019 at 1:30 pm (2 years ago)Great question Mirina. We have come across some differences in spelling of a few words, but not very often. Of course, I would advise you to quickly check through before your child begins his/her daily lesson to make sure that the spelling for that day is correct for “British English.” In my experience discrepancies rarely happen.
farzana
23/09/2019 at 3:15 pm (2 years ago)=> What a fantastic post! This is so chock full of useful information for my kids. We used to memorizing and reciting Duas in my childhood during ramadan.
Gemma Somauroo
29/09/2019 at 1:26 pm (2 years ago)Thank you Farzana. That’s a wonderful activity for Ramadan!
Syeda Shahima
03/10/2019 at 4:05 am (2 years ago)Hi, thank you for the list of recommended home schooling books, it’s certainly exciting to know there so many homeschooling advocates.
My question, would you recommend home schooling for a single parent mum, with a minimum income?
My son’s are 5 and 8, I feel strongly about the design and structure of mainstream education system and what it’s promoting.
But I am super nervous, and really need help in deciding of I’m being too bold by attempting to go down the road of homeschooling or if the struggle is worth it.
Gemma Somauroo
04/10/2019 at 6:26 pm (2 years ago)Salaam Syeda,
I do know some single parents who have homeschooled their children. It’s not an impossible goal to have. Facing the challenges of homeschooling alone could be hard, but if it’s something you’ve considered and planned ahead for, then it could be done.
Best wishes – Gemma
Nichole
17/10/2019 at 3:25 pm (2 years ago)Great list, Gemma! Your summaries of each book is excellent.
Gemma Somauroo
19/10/2019 at 2:49 pm (2 years ago)Thank you Nichole! I appreciate you stopping by 🙂
Eaman
09/11/2019 at 3:36 pm (1 year ago)Asalaamualaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu Sister Gemma.
I’d like to thank you for your lovely blog and content that you provide. Although I’m an older mother and I don’t consider myself a beginner (we’ve homeschooled since the beginning) , your blog has a blessing to me and my family. I look forward to reading more of your posts (once your baby is older) inshAllah.
May Allah (AWJ) bless you and your family!
Hina
18/12/2019 at 2:18 pm (1 year ago)Assalamoalikum
This is truly a beautiful story
I also wish that my children memorise at least some part of Quran.
Gemma Somauroo
18/12/2019 at 9:51 pm (1 year ago)Walaykum assalaam. Yes, it’s so inspiring to hear success stories like this.
Atiyya
29/12/2019 at 10:53 pm (1 year ago)Asalaamu alaykum. Jazakallah khair for the reviews. I am planning to do unit studies of the Ambiya As while synchronizing it with ancient history. A wee bit of a challenge. Have you looked at The human Odyssey? Very engaging and more fleshed out than SOTW.
https://www.amazon.com/Human-Odyssey-Vol-Prehistory-Through/dp/1931728534
Tasneem
16/01/2020 at 11:06 am (1 year ago)JazakAllah for sharing these brilliant ideas Alhamdulillah. It’s been a goal of mine to learn the 99 names as my kids know more of them (from learning them @ school) than I do! I think the creative right brain activities linked to the memorization capability of the left brain will be just the thing I need to get them to dig deeper into their understanding of the names & to get me to finally commit them to memory inshaAllah Aameen. JazakAllah khayr kindest soul!
Gemma Somauroo
17/01/2020 at 2:31 pm (1 year ago)Thank you Tasneem! I sincerely hope these activities help you to memorise the 99 names of Allah, and you enjoy getting creative! Much love – Gemma x
Saima
02/02/2020 at 4:23 am (1 year ago)I’m so glad I came across this website ! Masha Allah u have amazing ideas and Thankyou so much for sharing them with us, May Allah rewards u ♥️. U could use play Doh to make things to teach the names or even the kids can attempt to write the name in Arabic or use Paper mache to make things ,
Aneeza Nadeem
06/02/2020 at 1:38 pm (1 year ago)Mash’Allah these are brilliant ideas, may Allah reward you greatly for sharing these with us. I have recently started home educating my children and have been thinking of how to introduce more Islamic teaching at home. Think these activities will work nicely for us.
Jazak’Allah khair
P.S. If you have studied more names please share!
Fahima
18/02/2020 at 4:57 am (1 year ago)Asalam o Alaikum
I have a 13 year daughter and nearly 12 years old son that I’d like to enrol in your school. We live in Australia, Melbourne. Please let me know how I can go about this.
Regards
Fahima Maayar
Jackleen
08/03/2020 at 7:36 am (1 year ago)MashaAllah JAK
Home ed mum
10/03/2020 at 6:37 pm (1 year ago)Assalamu alaikum,
JazakAllah Khayr for sharing this beautiful craft with simple and clear instructions. Do you have any book recommendations for young children to read about Al Isra wa al miraaj?
Ibrar Ahmad
24/04/2020 at 9:50 am (12 months ago)Wow, Really engaging and helpful article. Thanks for publishing it.
Fazana
26/04/2020 at 8:01 pm (12 months ago)Hi just tried for the first time today.. but am having trouble with the application.. lots of bugs.. the quiz are not working properly.. even though i like the concept and would like my son to learn through it so if someone from your team could get in touch and help.. thank you in advance
Gemma Somauroo
10/05/2020 at 9:09 am (11 months ago)Oh no! I’m sorry to hear that Farzana. I’m not associated with the online school myself. I simply enrolled my children in it. When I used it, many years ago, it was working well.
Please do contact the Ali and Sumaya school directly so they can advise you insha’Allah: https://aliandsumayaschool.com/contact-us/
Shazia
02/05/2020 at 11:37 pm (12 months ago)Masha’Allah, Alhamdulilah you are doing great in the way you are teaching your kids. May Allah bless you and your children. I too am trying to teach my kids the knowledge of Islam and this has really helped to give me some ideas I can do with my kids. Thank you
laila
30/05/2020 at 7:01 pm (11 months ago)Hi,
I’m signed up for your newsletter, but how do I access Part 3?
Gemma Somauroo
02/06/2020 at 3:14 pm (11 months ago)Hi Laila, Thank you for letting me know the link was not working. It should be fixed now. If not, you can access Part 3 here: http://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2015/07/resources-to-start-your-own-muslim.html All the best, Gemma x
amera
02/06/2020 at 2:57 am (11 months ago)None of your files open as pdf.
are these really free to download or just advertisements.
Gemma Somauroo
06/06/2020 at 3:14 pm (11 months ago)All the links are working on my end Amera. Please Kindly check your privacy settings which may be blocking pop ups. They are free, not ads.
Zakia
04/07/2020 at 10:04 am (10 months ago)I can’t thank you enough sister!
Allah put you on my way like a lightbulb that lights my journey to the homeschooling inshallah.
JazakAllah khair.
Gemma Somauroo
05/07/2020 at 8:49 pm (10 months ago)Alhumdulillah! Grateful to have you here Zakia 🙂
Utfa
16/07/2020 at 5:15 am (9 months ago)Salam sis thank you for every advise and may The Al Wahid The one who has created everything bless you and your family always.
It’s been few weeks I had started teaching the 99 names of Allah to my kids by writing one name of Allah on the white board with it’s meaning and leaving it on the board for a week plus with a dua that says pray with me. Also we go through the names on line with the flash cards with Tariq the tigers flash card and then we discuss the name and get the children to draw the name in Arabic and write the meanings underneath in their text books and at bed time they have a tasbee which they pray the name that they learned for a week for 100 x untill a new name is written on the board. Also listen to different 99 names nasheed on YouTube.
Gemma Somauroo
16/07/2020 at 7:24 am (9 months ago)Walaykum assalaam. What beautiful ideas Utfa! Thank you for sharing them with us. JazakAllahu khayrun
Omnia gadala
16/07/2020 at 9:30 am (9 months ago)Interasting
Omnia
16/07/2020 at 9:32 am (9 months ago)Good way of teaching
ezrasmith4421
29/07/2020 at 12:43 pm (9 months ago)Awesome post. I am a regular visitor of your web site and appreciate you taking the time to maintain the nice site. I’ll be a frequent visitor for a long time.
Balqees
09/08/2020 at 10:52 am (8 months ago)You are doing amazingly well I must commend Dr Gemma. May Allah bless you.
I hope to enroll in one of your homeschool classes inshaAllah when finance is much better. Much love
Dr Gemma
09/08/2020 at 11:35 am (8 months ago)Ameen! Thank you for your support Balqees
Moattar
10/08/2020 at 10:28 am (8 months ago)Salam, this is all amazing stuff. Jazkillah khair for sharing lovely activity ideas. Will surely be trying them out 🙂
Dr Gemma
23/08/2020 at 11:47 am (8 months ago)That’s so great! 😊 JazakAllah khayr
Rola Al-Omar
12/08/2020 at 6:37 pm (8 months ago)Assalamu alaikum Dr. Gemma, thank you for the great ideas. I have been using the names of Allah (swt) as the foundation for my preschool Islamic education. I am a preschool director in California and teach the Islamic section of the day. After a short discussion or story read about a name we do a craft. We have used the same idea you had for the name of Allah but to teach Al-Wahid where they paint, fill with glitter or sequin a large # 1 and at the bottom of every name I always print out a short sentence highlighting the goal of the name, for example ” Allah is Al-Wahid, He is One and only one, he has no father, no mother or no son”
We have done
Al-Malik with a crown craft
Al-wadood with a heart craft
Al-Khaliq with a painted earth globe
Al- Baseer with eyes craft
As-Samee’ with a picture of an ear that is cut up and numbered and they have to assemble the puzzle to reveal the picture.
Ash-shafee with a painted medicine bottle and a cut out spoon
Al-aleem with a big question mark in the shape of a jigsaw puzzle that they assemble
Al-hafith with them drawing or glueing pictures of their family members within two big hands.
Al-a’laa with an outline of a large upwards arrow and sticky dots to fill and we have done Al-Qawi and Al-Ghani as well.
The idea is to make a book at the end of the year with a craft on each page representing a name of allah and a concept or a sentence on the most important aspects about HIM to know as a child.
Your post inspired me to add Ar-Razzaq and Ar-Rahman.
Saira Abu Bakar
12/08/2020 at 7:24 pm (8 months ago)Assalaamualaikum
Is there a chance to get access to the course now? however I think am late.
Do let me know
Jazak Allah Khair
Dr Gemma
23/08/2020 at 11:46 am (8 months ago)Please email the team Saira and someone will help you insha’Allah
shamila
20/09/2020 at 9:48 pm (7 months ago)Mashallah very informative talk by Dr, Gemma
Dr Gemma
20/09/2020 at 9:54 pm (7 months ago)Thank you Shamila. Jzk
Nasreen
21/09/2020 at 12:10 pm (7 months ago)Aslaamalyikum sis
Jazak Allah Khear, I just love listening to your podcast it’s so real and honest. I really appreciate your advise direction. X
Dr Gemma
21/09/2020 at 12:23 pm (7 months ago)Walaykum assalaam
Alhumdulillah. I appreciate your support Nasreen.
JazakAllah khayr
Abdulmajid
01/10/2020 at 1:33 pm (7 months ago)Jajazakumullahu khair
Shahzalan
12/10/2020 at 5:45 am (6 months ago)Thank you so much
It’s really perfect article, now I have a break (smile)
We are a homeschooling family from Saudi Arabia, our kids are 7 Years, 4 Years and the third one is coming soon. So those tips bush me up and relaxed not to be feeling guilty about our journey right now.
Thanks again darling Dr. Gemma
peace and love.
Dr Gemma
16/10/2020 at 9:15 am (6 months ago)Alhumdulillah! I’m so glad that this blog post has helped you to feel less overwhelmed and stressed. Homeschooling can be intense sometimes. Take care of yourself Shahzalan 🙂
alimaa
24/10/2020 at 3:15 pm (6 months ago)Assalamu Alsheik,
Shukran sister very good advise, may Allah bless you keep the good work
Dr Gemma
24/10/2020 at 3:46 pm (6 months ago)Walaykum assalaam. Ameen. Thank you Alimaa
Asfia Jahanzaib
14/11/2020 at 5:45 pm (5 months ago)All of these ideas are amazing… Jazaakillahu khairun kaseera…
Dr Gemma
15/11/2020 at 1:39 pm (5 months ago)Thank you Asfia! JazakAllahu khayrun 🙂
islamic books
05/12/2020 at 9:59 am (5 months ago)very appreciate for your effort, keep sharing more books like this its really all are very amazing
Nadia
10/01/2021 at 5:03 pm (3 months ago)Asalaamu Alaykum sister,
Excellent post jazakallahu khairan! Please can you give some recommendations for good children’s fiction as well as stories of the prophets for my 3 year old.
Thankyou!
Savannah
22/01/2021 at 2:38 am (3 months ago)This was wonderful! Thank you!
Leslie
25/01/2021 at 7:05 am (3 months ago)Do you do this with your kids everyday? Or a few days a week?
Dr Gemma
30/01/2021 at 2:54 pm (3 months ago)We do a picture study lesson just once a week, Leslie. We look the same painting for two weeks, and then move onto a new painting by the same artist for week 3 and 4, and so on. In a 12 week term we will look at 6 paintings by one artist. Then, for the next term, we move onto a new artist. Great question!
Dalia Mahmoud
27/01/2021 at 4:16 pm (3 months ago)As-Salam Alykum,
I was searching online for tajweed lessons for children and your blog/website appeared on the search.
Wow, the tajweed song sample I heard is incredible, I love the it, Masha’Allah a great efforts.
I want to purshase the CD but it seems it only ships to UK, however I live in USA.
I wish you can ship internationally. I teach Quran and Tajweed for more than 14 years now and it is my first time to see something that is done so beautifully.
I tried to make my own songs but yours are so beautiful masha’Allah.
May Allah put barakah in your work.
Let me know if you are willing to ship to USA
Saman
31/01/2021 at 8:46 am (3 months ago)Assalamualaikum sr Gemma.
Thank you so so much for this talk. Every word connected me directly.
I needed such words
JazakaAllahukhair 👌
Dr Gemma
31/01/2021 at 1:22 pm (3 months ago)Walaykum assalaam
Alhumdulillah! I’m so glad it resonated with you Saman.
Thank you for your support
Ionela
13/02/2021 at 12:04 am (2 months ago)Hi Gemma,
Could you please let me know what Atlas did your children use to calculate the distance between Mecca and Jerusalem?
I am trying to find an Atlas and I love the way your lies down flat and it seems to have sewing binding for longer life. Thanks!
Dr Gemma
18/02/2021 at 2:57 pm (2 months ago)Hi Ionela, It’s the Philips Essential World Atlas (https://amzn.to/3psqE4d). It’s the best atlas we’ve found so far!
Hajeera
17/02/2021 at 9:56 pm (2 months ago)I love these ideas. Jazakallah for sharing.
Dr Gemma
18/02/2021 at 2:55 pm (2 months ago)Alhumdulillah! Thank you Hajeera. JazakAllahu khayrun
Hanan
19/02/2021 at 3:52 am (2 months ago)Jazakallahu Khairan!! Thank you so much for this great craft. A great way to teach the little one about the seerah in a simple and kid-friendly way!!!
Dr Gemma
10/03/2021 at 3:01 pm (1 month ago)Alhumdulillah! I appreciate you being here Hanan.
Farah
10/03/2021 at 7:51 am (1 month ago)JazakAllah khair for such an easy and informative activity.
Dr Gemma
10/03/2021 at 3:01 pm (1 month ago)Thank you Farah. JazakAllah khayr
Gemma Somauroo
03/07/2020 at 6:49 am (10 months ago)We have no plans to off these in the near future.