Nada Wafa is a passionate homeschooler living in Apex, North Carolina. A full-time mother of three, she has a 4-year-old daughter, 2-year-old son, and 6-month-old baby girl. She has experience teaching in both North Carolina and Jordan, where she lived for five years. She’s currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Curriculums and Instruction with a […]
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This week I had the opportunity to review Nightly News with Safa by Helal Musleh. For those who are unfamiliar with Sister Helal, she is an Ontario certified teacher with a passion for education. She shares
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Learning is not one-size-fits-all; each individual has their own unique learning style. Learning is a complex process that requires new information to be acquired, processed, and applied. Once you determine the best way in which your child processes information,
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So you’ve decided to homeschool your children. Or maybe you’re still just considering it. You may be feeling overwhelmed at where and how to begin. Well, you’ve come to the right place! Below I’ve compiled and organized research on where to begin the process. You’ll also find valuable links to Islamic educational resources that you […]
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o you agree with me when I say homeschooling is tough? It’s a daily challenge. If you’re just considering it, where to begin is overwhelming. If you’re just starting, how to begin is overwhelming. If you’ve been homeschooling for some time now, how to proceed (and find the determination to do so!)—each week, month, year—is always overwhelming.
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inding local homeschooling support is tough. Finding a Muslim homeschool group in your area—even harder. Trust me, I understand and know firsthand. This is one of the many driving forces behind Laylah’s Classroom.
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While the extent of elementary homeschool lab may sometimes just be mixing vinegar and baking soda, it’s imperative to discuss lab safety procedures with your children. Many relatively safe substances and chemicals can become irritants of the skin, eyes, and nose when used in large quantities or improperly. When working hands-on, we also need to […]
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Now that your child has successfully mastered the parts of fruit, inshaAllah, it’s time to explore plant growth. This is a great craft that most likely won’t require an extra trip to the store. Hurray!
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If you missed an opportune time this summer to start a plant growth unit, don’t fret! Fall brings plenty of exciting plant activities, like our fall fruit dissection.
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Cue the huffing and puffing. The whining. The anxiety and procrastination. Science often gets a bad rap. You may feel it’s too complex of a subject.
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