Category: Homeschool Advice

Motor Skills Development & Miscellaneous Activities for the Young Homeschooled Child

  Asalaam ‘Alaikum: This is my final post on the series related to keeping a toddler/preschool child busy while homeschooling other children. I hope, insha’Allah, that you have found the information useful. Here are the final ways I have found to keep my younger child busy: MOTOR SKILLS FUN: Motor skills learning is really fun...

Playing Games and Montessori Learning for the Young Homeschooled Child

Playing Games and Montessori Learning for the Young Homeschooled Child

  Asalaam ‘Alaikum:   Today I am going to share some ideas about having your child play games while their siblings are busy with school work. Some of these games require assistance, and others do not. I am also going to discuss using the Montessori Method as I feel it is a wonderful way to...

Fun with Puzzles, Books, and Building Blocks for the Young Homeschooled Child

  Asalaam ‘Alaikum: Here are a few ideas related to playing with puzzles, blocks and transportation toys. Don’t worry if your child is a boy or a girl – these items will definitely keep them busy and happy, masha’Allah.   PUZZLE FUN: When I had my first child – I went by the book. I...

Imaginative Play and Using Manipulatives with the Young Homeschooled Child

  Asalaam ‘Alaikum: Today I am going to talk about keeping your younger child busy with imaginative play and manipulatives. Insha’Allah this will give you more than a few ideas. IMAGINATIVE PLAY: Children love to use their imagination. Provide your child with as many opportunities and tools to use their imagination. You would be surprised...

Arts & Crafts and Fun Outdoors for the Young Homeschooled Child

ARTS AND CRAFTS FUN: There are many different things your child can do for arts and crafts and keep busy, masha’Allah. There are also many websites out there that have activities for your child to color, cut and create. Play Dough Fun: My youngest loves to play with play dough. When your child is younger...

Coloring & Cutting Fun for the Young Homeschooled Child

  Asalaam ‘Alaikum: Here are a few ideas relating to coloring and cutting. Insha’Allah you will find some beneficial ideas here. COLORING FUN: Young children love to color – but beware that the younger the child, the faster they will get “finished”. While we homeschooled early last year, I would give my youngest a piece...