Home Education
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Why Recreating School at Home Is a Fast Track to Burnout
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe Myth of “Proper” Learning at Home Home education once felt like a completely alien concept to me. It was not something I had ever really come across, and certainly…
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Leyla Isn’t Reading Yet- and That’s Okay!
Reading Time: 2 minutesLeyla just turned 4, and while we’re excited about all the new things she’s learning, there’s one thing she hasn’t quite picked up yet: reading. Her older brother, Ibrahim, was…
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What Ramadan Has Taught Us This Year
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis year, Ramadan has been a powerful reminder of the beauty in simplicity, the strength in patience, and the deep gratitude we should have for even the smallest blessings. As…
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Making Eid Magical for Our Children
Reading Time: 3 minutesGrowing up, if I’m honest, Eid sometimes felt a little underwhelming. Around us we saw the excitement of Christmas. The decorations, the build-up, the presents, the celebrations that seemed to…
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Navigating the Last Ten Nights of Ramadan with Small Children
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe last ten nights of Ramadan hold a special place in the hearts of Muslims. They are nights filled with mercy, forgiveness, and the possibility of witnessing Laylatul Qadr; a…
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Home Education: Ramadan Edition
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLearning does not stop in Ramadan. It simply looks different. During this month, our home education naturally slows down and softens. We lean into quieter learning, gentle rhythms, and…
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Teaching Children About Charity
Reading Time: 3 minutesRaising Little Hearts That Love to Give Ramadan is a month that softens hearts, even the smallest ones. It is a time when our homes slow down, intentions become clearer,…
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Voiceover: Ramadan for Young Children
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTranscript: “Assalamu Alaikum! 🌙 Ramadan is a very special month for Muslims. It’s a time when we get closer to Allah and learn how to be better people. During…
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Ramadan Activity Ideas for Under 7s
Reading Time: 2 minutesRamadan with young children doesn’t need to be complicated or perfectly planned. At this age, it’s less about “teaching” and more about helping them feel the month. Simple ideas that…
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Home Educating Multiple Children (Without Losing Your Mind)
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen people find out we home educate and have more than one child, the reaction is usually a mix of admiration and concern. Somewhere between “Wow, that’s amazing” and “How…