Use Your Imagination When Encouraging Imaginative Play!

  Asalaam ‘Alaikum: Sometimes we can overlook the obvious – at least that is definitely true for me sometimes. For the longest time I have struggled with – and wondered why my children never play with their dolls. I know, it is a strange thing to worry about, but as a child I have fond...

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...

Yemenlinks.com

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...

Creative Writing

Why take the Creative out of Writing? Teaching Your Child to Love to Write.

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: I know that being a writer at heart causes me to be biased about writing – so you should probably keep that in mind. However, I do feel that learning to write – and learning to enjoy writing are just as important as the other arts. I have found many occasions in my...

Ramadan Lessons, Crafts and Activities

  Asalaam’ Alaikum: There are some wonderful sites available out there with lesson plans, craft ideas and other activities to teach your children about Ramadan. We haven’t added a lot to the materials available over the years – unfortunately – you still find many of the top sites listed under “Ramadan” are sites more geared...

Teach Your Child the Meaning of Ramadan – A Daily Ramadan Journal

  Asalaam ‘Alaikum, Now that my children are a bit older – I am going to try something different this year for teaching them about Ramadan. In the past, we mostly made a huge bulletin board and did many arts and crafts activities together. Through these activities, we also learned more about Ramadan.   While...