Category: Homeschool Thoughts

Homeschooling is a Personal Decision – Please Throw Your “Cookie Cutters” Away

  Asalaam ‘Alaikum: Homeschooling is a personal decision – and this is reflected every step of the way when you decide to homeschool. It starts out when you make the decision to homeschool – not everyone will make this choice or see the need to. I’m sure you already know that – because if you...

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Yemenlinks.com Updated & Improved

  Asalaam ‘Alaikum: It has taken us quite a while – and quite a bit of work – but we have finally updated and improved the Yemenlinks website. Masha’Allah – we have learned a lot along the way too! We’re quite happy with the way things have turned out – and want you to know...

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How to Keep a Toddler or Preschool Age Child Busy While Homeschooling Other Children

  Asalaam ‘Alaikum: For those of you who visit this blog frequently, you most likely already know about the information in this post. For those of you who are new to this blog – welcome! In the past few weeks I have written several posts about keeping a toddler or preschool age child busy while...

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...