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Homeschooling | Why some Succeed and others Don’t!

15/09/2022

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When homeschooling you have the best intentions, but sometimes you wonder if you’re going to make it. Does your homeschool have a chance of success? How are you going to make it work, or even if you will fail?

You know how homeschooling benefits your kids and provides them with an excellent education. You’ve found advice on choosing curriculum, learning styles, methods of homeschooling, and setting up a schedule. But have you ever been told what personal qualities YOU NEED to succeed?

In Episode 92 of the Raising Mums podcast, I share how to successfully homeschool.

Homeschooling Resources

Related: Start Your Homeschool Strong BOOTCAMP! https://launchyourhomeschool.thinkific.com/courses/start-your-homeschool-strong

Related: How to Homeschool Successfully | Ten Tips from the Heart : https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2021/07/how-to-homeschool-successfully-ten-tips-from-the-heart.html

Related: Should I Start Homeschooling | Am I failing my kids? https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2021/07/should-i-start-homeschooling-am-i-failing-my-kids.html

Enough to Homeschool

Enough to Homeschool is a 5-day virtual workshop with Dr. Gemma, for the mother who is ready to feel like a homeschooler.

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Homeschooling success depends on the mother’s emotional regulation.

The curriculum she picks, her daily routine, and her knowledge of education are helpful. But, if she cannot see through the fog of her emotions, she will not be able to see the truth of what her children need, how to best educate them, and will struggle to enjoy the privilege that is home education.

Unlock your confidence and step into your role as a home educator!

The Enough to Homeschool 5-day workshop will take place 10-14th October 2022.

JOIN ENOUGH TO HOMESCHOOL:- http://enoughtohomeschool.com

Why You Can’t Stick to Your Homeschool Plans!

01/09/2022

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Although you know exactly what you should be doing at a particular moment, on a specific day of your homeschool, do you still struggle to accomplish it? There are times when even the best-laid homeschool plans don’t work out. When this happens, it can leave you feeling stressed and anxious.

All of us have done it. Despite creating seemingly perfect plans, they get discarded after a few weeks. How come we spend so much time creating plans and then have trouble sticking to our homeschool plans?

In Episode 90 of the Raising Mums podcast, I share how you can stick to your homeschool plans.

Points to be taken away:-

The initial period requires some experimentation and time to figure things out. It’s ok if you don’t get it right the first time!
Are you being over ambitious or unrealistic considering the season of life you find yourself in
Do you tell yourself you never follow through on things? Do you tell other people you can’t stick to plans? If you want to, you’ll need to change that part of your identity!

Related: Start Your Homeschool Strong BOOTCAMP! Here: https://launchyourhomeschool.thinkific.com/courses/start-your-homeschool-strong

Related: The Easiest Way | Homeschool Planning Here:https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2022/08/the-easiest-way-homeschool-planning.html

Related: Summer Homeschool Planning – What should we do over the summer?Here:https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2021/07/summer-homeschool-planning.html

Enough to Homeschool

Enough to Homeschool is a 5-day virtual workshop with Dr. Gemma, for the mother who is ready to feel like a homeschooler.

Unlock your confidence and step into your role as a home educator!

The Enough to Homeschool 5-day workshop will take place 10-14th October 2022.

JOIN ENOUGH TO HOMESCHOOL:- http://enoughtohomeschool.com

The Power of Play | Play-Based Learning with Pey Abdulwahid

25/08/2022

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Play-based learning is so much more than just having fun for children; it is also a great way for them to learn. During childhood, play plays a significant role in the development and health of children and their long-term success in learning and life. It is through play that competence is built in many domains. As children play, they are able to address social problems, solve problems solve and invent scenes and stories.

Pey Abdulwahid speaks about the importance of preserving play and wonder in childhood and gives advice to mothers who want to give their children more freedom when playing.

In Episode 89 of the Raising Mums podcast, I talk to Pey Abdulwahid about play-based learning.

Pey is a mum of 3 little kids (5 and under). She is interested in psychology, neuroscience and anything parenting and early childhood development, and of course, Islam. She likes to wrap gifts, cut, doodle, and do anything crafty and she also loves going to the beach and swimming.

Connect with Pey on her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/mamapey_plays/

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Launch Your Homeschool: http://launchyourhomeschool.thinkific.com/

1000 Hours Outside: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com

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Raising Mums Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/raising-mums/id1450539640?mt=2 (APPLE) https://open.spotify.com/show/0n45ZX5o3bw3ODGfOcQkZD?si=9fw_pBiHST2rzT9i014yig (SPOTIFY)

Our Muslim Homeschool: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com

Leaders Amongst Mothers: https://www.leadersamongstmothers.com

Dr Shefali – Conscious Parenting: https://www.drshefali.com

Related: Teach the 99 Names of Allah to children through PLAY! Here:https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2019/03/teach-99-names-allah-children.html

Related: Teach ARABIC with PLAY DOUGH! Here:https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2016/03/teach-arabic-with-play-dough.html

The Easiest Way | Homeschool Planning

04/08/2022

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Although the idea of getting ready to start homeschooling can be overwhelming, know that you can do it. Your first year of homeschool planning does not have to be overwhelming or frightening.

In Episode 88 of the Raising Mums podcast, I share what subjects you need to start with and show you the Easiest way to begin your Homeschool Planning!

This episode includes a clip from Day 2 of our recent 5-day Bootcamp – Start Your Homeschool Strong!

Although The Start Your Homeschool Strong Bootcamp is currently closed, Launch Your Homeschool students will be given access to the full boot camp.

Launch Your Homeschool is now open now and closes Friday 5th August, 2022 at 9pm (UK).

Related: Falling Behind in your Homeschooling Curriculum HERE:https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2022/03/behind-homeschooling-curriculum.html

Related: The 3 Homeschooling Truths you MUST Know to Start Homeschooling! Here: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2022/06/homeschooling-truths-when-you-start-homeschooling.html

How to Start Your Muslim Homeschool

Launch Your Homeschool is an online course that will hold your hand and walk you through the beginning stages of homeschooling, built upon the framework of the Charlotte Mason philosophy.

I teach you how to choose the right subjects for your homeschool, how to choose the right resources, and plan out your year to create a homeschool experience that aligns with the values and beliefs of your family. Whether you are homeschooling in the UK, or elsewhere in the world, this programme will help you give your children an incredible education at home.

I show you the essential teaching techniques that you’ll need to know to get started. There’s even an entire module on how to manage your time so you can still cook, keep the house tidy and take care of yourself, all whilst homeschooling your children!

Interested?

Doors are open!!!

JOIN LAUNCH YOUR HOMESCHOOL HERE: http://launchyourhomeschool.com

Peace and love,

Afraid to Homeschool | Facing your Fears

07/07/2022

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Taking the plunge into homeschooling your children for some reason seems frightening and you still haven’t been able to bring yourself to make that move to get started because you are afraid to homeschool. There is always a certain amount of risk in anything we do in this life, and homeschooling is no different. Being successful in homeschooling means coming face to face with your biggest fears. However, there are ways you can stop these worries from holding you back from what you know is right. Don’t let fear stop you from homeschooling your children.

In Episode 84 of the Raising Mums podcast, I share three practices you can do to manage your fear around homeschooling!

Remember your intention. Remind yourself why you chose to home-educate your children and why you believe it’s the right thing to do.
Ask yourself,” What is the worst thing that could happen?” and “How likely is that?” Reframe your decision to homeschool as a commitment for the next year or two.
You don’t need to rely upon yourself, only upon Allah.

Related: How to Make a Decision! | Muslim Homeschool Podcast https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2020/01/mum-stress.html

Related: The 3 Homeschooling Truths you MUST Know to Start Homeschooling! https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2022/06/homeschooling-truths-when-you-start-homeschooling.html 

Launch Your Homeschool is an online course that will hold your hand and walk you through the beginning stages of homeschooling, built upon the framework of the Charlotte Mason philosophy.

I teach you how to choose the right subjects for your homeschool, how to choose the right resources and plan out your year to create a homeschool experience that aligns with the values and beliefs of your family. Whether you are homeschooling in the UK, or elsewhere in the world, this programme will help you give your children an incredible education at home.

I show you the essential teaching techniques that you’ll need to know to get started. There’s even an entire module on how to manage your time so you can still cook, keep the house tidy and take care of yourself, all whilst homeschooling your children!

Interested?

Launch Your Homeschool enrolment is currently closed.

Doors open July 2022, insha’Allah.

JOIN THE WAITING LIST HERE: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/courses

Peace and love,

The 3 Homeschooling Truths you MUST Know to Start Homeschooling!

30/06/2022

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Perhaps you’re just thinking about how to start homeschooling. Maybe you’re in your first year or so and are still figuring out the ropes. It’s really easy these days to get overwhelmed with everything you have to know about homeschooling successfully.

In Episode 83 of the Raising Mums podcast, I share 3 essential truths on how to start your homeschool year strong!

Three Homeschooling Truths

You don’t need to do it all. You don’t need to do all the subjects, all the curriculum, all the things!

There is no rush. Instead of racing ahead, focus on making consistent progress with your child.

You will not regret this time that you spend with your children. The only thing you might regret is all the time and energy you wasted worrying. You are enough. You were made for this moment.

Related: Stop Worrying! Start Homeschooling! HERE: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2022/05/stop-worrying-start-homeschooling.html

Related: How to Homeschool – Get Started with this FREE eBOOK Here: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2020/10/how-to-homeschool-3.html

How to Start Homeschooling UK

Launch Your Homeschool is an online course that will hold your hand and walk you through the beginning stages of homeschooling, built upon the framework of the Charlotte Mason philosophy.

I teach you how to choose the right subjects for your homeschool, how to choose the right resources, and plan out your year to create a homeschool experience that aligns with the values and beliefs of your family. Whether you are homeschooling in the UK, or elsewhere in the world, this programme will help you give your children an incredible education at home.

I show you the essential teaching techniques that you’ll need to know to get started. There’s even an entire module on how to manage your time so you can still cook, keep the house tidy and take care of yourself, all whilst homeschooling your children!

Interested?

Launch Your Homeschool enrolment is currently closed.

Doors open July 2022, insha’Allah.

JOIN THE WAITING LIST Here: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/courses

Peace and love,

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How to Eliminate Homeschool Stress | It’s not what you think!

23/06/2022

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Homeschooling has so many benefits! But despite this, homeschool stress occurs in even the most ideal situations! Balancing home and education has its own unique variety of pitfalls. Yes, it’s completely normal to feel stressed, uncertain and overwhelmed sometimes. But is it possible to eliminate homeschool stress and it’s impact on our children? Let’s talk about it!

In Episode 81 of the Raising Mums podcast, I share how to deal with homeschool stress.

This is an exclusive inside peek into a coaching call from Launch Your Homeschool.

Sister N asked:

“Salam sister I have a bad habit of overthinking and then getting stressed about almost anything and this is reflecting now on my children as they are being homeschooled and are all the time with me. I have tried very hard to be a good mom set routines trying hard to teach them up to their level and keeping the house clean but my stress levels are always high, I get panicky and angry and I keep telling myself if your children were at school they won’t have to witness me being like this. I love your podcast that’s the only thing that keep me going right now! Lots of love”

Listen to my answer by clicking the play button above!

How to Start Homeschooling

Launch Your Homeschool is an online course that will hold your hand and walk you through the beginning stages of homeschooling, built upon the framework of the Charlotte Mason philosophy.

I teach you how to craft a curriculum for your homeschool, how to choose the right resources, and plan out your year to create a homeschool experience that aligns with the values and beliefs of your family. Whether you are homeschooling in the UK, or elsewhere in the world, this programme will help you give your children an incredible education at home.

I show you the essential teaching techniques that you’ll need to know to get started. There’s even an entire module on how to manage your time so you can still cook, keep the house tidy and take care of yourself, all whilst homeschooling your children!

Interested?

Launch Your Homeschool enrolment is currently closed.

Doors open July 2022, insha’Allah.

JOIN THE WAITING LIST HERE: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/courses

Peace and love,

Should you be Concerned about the New Schools Bill? Home Education

16/06/2022

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Education is compulsory but school is not. Under the 1996 Education Act, parents have a responsibility to provide their children with a suitable education whether at school or otherwise. School does not suit all children or lifestyles. Parents choose home education for a number of reasons, the topmost of which is the desire to give their children a quality, individualised education that will equip them for their adult life in an ever-faster-changing world. This may all change. Parliament is currently debating a proposal for a new education bill. The New Schools Bill will also impose new requirements on Home educating parents. So how will this change your life and why should you be concerned?

In Episode 81 of the Raising Mums podcast, I share why home educators should be concerned about the New Schools Bill.

Read the New Schools Bill HERE: https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3156

New Schools Bill and Home Education

The changes in the Schools Bill impact England, but not currently Wales and Scotland.

Local authorities must have a register of all children not in school. Every local authority is different and without strict guidelines, there is a risk that LAs will abuse their new powers.

Parents can be fined up to £1000-£2500 for failing to comply with new regulations

Local authorities must now provide support to home educators but no specifics have been given on what this will look like.

Instead of protecting home educators, these changes treat us as a problem that needs to be controlled. Many are concerned about what this will lead to.

No specifics are given on what information will be collected to assess if a “suitable education” is being provided by parents.

The Bill and amendments are currently being discussed in the House of Lords throughout June. Petitions against the Schools Bill by home educators are available to sign nationwide. The easiest way to find it is by searching on Facebook for the New Schools Bill and your consistency name.

How to Start Homeschooling

Launch Your Homeschool is an online course that will hold your hand and walk you through the beginning stages of homeschooling, built upon the framework of the Charlotte Mason philosophy.

I teach you how to craft a curriculum for your homeschool, how to choose the right resources, and plan out your year to create a homeschool experience that aligns with the values and beliefs of your family. Whether you are homeschooling in the UK, or elsewhere in the world, this programme will help you give your children an incredible education at home.

I show you the essential teaching techniques that you’ll need to know to get started. There’s even an entire module on how to manage your time so you can still cook, keep the house tidy and take care of yourself, all whilst homeschooling your children!

Interested?

Launch Your Homeschool enrolment is currently closed.

Doors open July 2022, insha’Allah.

JOIN THE WAITING LIST HERE: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/courses

Peace and love,

Favourite Homeschooling Resources of the Year! | Muslim Homeschool

09/06/2022

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Are you running out of ideas, or have a lack of ideas to begin or challenge your young students? Let us help, we share our favourite homeschooling resources of the year from our Muslim homeschool!

In Episode 80 of the Raising Mums podcast, I share our favourite homeschool resources of the year!

If you would like to see the resources I mention in this homeschooling podcast episode…

WATCH THIS VIDEO!

https://youtu.be/sRNTfdQk_WA

Muslim Homeschool Resources Mentioned:

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Teaching Year 2 Maths: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2021/09/maths-for-year-2.html

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A Long Walk to Water: https://amzn.to/3mehzNe (UK) https://amzn.to/3miacEt (USA)

Geology Curriculum: https://sabbathmoodhomeschool.com/downloads/geology-study-guide-form-3-4/

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Related: 50+ FREE Homeschool Resources you need to know about! HERE: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2019/12/free-homeschool-resources.html

Related: What makes a Book Un-Islamic? Choosing Books for Muslim Kids HERE: ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2022/04/what-makes-a-book-un-islamic-choosing-books-for-muslim-kids.html

How to Start Homeschooling UK

Launch Your Homeschool is an online course that will hold your hand and walk you through the beginning stages of homeschooling, built upon the framework of the Charlotte Mason philosophy.

I teach you how to choose the right subjects for your homeschool, how to choose the right resources and plan out your year to create a homeschool experience that aligns with the values and beliefs of your family. Whether you are homeschooling in the UK, or elsewhere in the world, this programme will help you give your children an incredible education at home.

I show you the essential teaching techniques that you’ll need to know to get started. There’s even an entire module on how to manage your time so you can still cook, keep the house tidy and take care of yourself, all whilst homeschooling your children!

Interested?

Launch Your Homeschool enrolment is currently closed.

Doors open July 2022, insha’Allah.

JOIN THE WAITING LIST Here: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/courses

Peace and love,

Navigating Change when it Hurts! Homeschool podcast

02/06/2022

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Sometimes we get in a rut in our homeschools and do not make the changes that are necessary for our children to succeed. It takes courage to make big changes in your homeschool – and generally when you have a nagging feeling that something isn’t right it’s time to make a change. In our Homeschool podcast, you’ll learn how to navigate change in your home by placing yourself at the helm of your homeschool, whilst also trusting in Allah and your instincts.

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In Episode 79 of the Raising Mums podcast, I share how we can manage to navigate change in our homeschool and positively move through transitional phases.

This Homeschool Podcast episode discusses:

Embrace the emotions you and your children feel during these periods of transition. Do not feel shame or guilt for a feeling.

According to the author William Bridges, there are three stages to managing a transition: 1. Letting go, 2. Uncertainty 3. Acceptance

Change is a time when we “remember”. Imam Al-Hadad says that remembrance is, “the pillar of the Path, the key to realization, the weapon of the seekers, and the unfolding of sainthood.” – The Book of Assistance.

Trust that whilst you may not understand it, or want it, Allah has a plan. Don’t hold your plans too tightly. This is not the end, but a new beginning.

On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), who said that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Allah the Almighty said: I am as My servant thinks I am” (Hadith Qudsi 15) Related by al-Buhkari (also by Muslim, at-Tirmidhi and Ibn-Majah).

Related: How to Homeschool When You’re Overwhelmed HERE: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2020/10/how-to-homeschool-2.html

Related: Why You’re NOT Happy Homeschooling | Homeschool UK HERE: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2022/03/not-happy-homeschool-uk.html

How to Start Homeschooling UK

Launch Your Homeschool is an online course that will hold your hand and walk you through the beginning stages of homeschooling, built upon the framework of the Charlotte Mason philosophy.

I teach you how to craft a curriculum for your homeschool, how to choose the right resources, and plan out your year to create a homeschool experience that aligns with the values and beliefs of your family. Whether you are homeschooling in the UK, or elsewhere in the world, this programme will help you give your children an incredible education at home.

I show you the essential teaching techniques that you’ll need to know to get started. There’s even an entire module on how to manage your time so you can still cook, keep the house tidy and take care of yourself, all whilst homeschooling your children!

Interested?

Launch Your Homeschool enrolment is currently closed.

Doors open July 2022, insha’Allah.

JOIN THE WAITING LIST –> https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/courses

Peace and love,