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Storytelling

Storytelling

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

Arabic Alphabet Bingo Game (Update)

Arabic Alphabet Bingo Game (Update)

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

Middle East Maps and Islamic Education

Middle East Maps and Islamic Education

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

Reflections on The Hurried Child

Reflections on The Hurried Child

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

Two Rabbits and a Beautiful Sound

Two Rabbits and a Beautiful Sound

Asalaam 'Alaikum: I wrote this short story quite a while ago for my daughter – since she loved stories, I thought it would be a great way to introduce her to the surahs.  So, this was my start.  At that age, she just complained – hey, where are the pictures?  So, I broke them out this...

Arabic Alphabet Bingo Game

Asalaam ‘Alaikum Everyone: Our newest project has been the Arabic Alphabet Bingo Game. While I made it a while ago, it has sat on the shelf. Well, we finally broke it out and played a few games. Don’t tell the kids – they think they are having fun. My kids still struggle with quite a...