Tagged: Reading

Have you heard about Noor Kids?

Asalaam ‘Alaikum,   I don’t know if you’re like me – but I’ve been so busy with the housework – keeping the kids in line – chasing the baby – and all my little projects that I have not heard of Noor Kids before. However, back in August – I was fortunate to come across...

My List of Awesome Language Arts Resources

My List of Awesome Language Arts Resources

Asalaam ‘Alaikum, I’ve already shared my list of Awesome Mathematics Resources – I have more, but have to organize them first (who knows how long that will take?!?) However, I thought it high time I shared some of my favorite Language Arts Resources. You may not find everything in that list (there may be many...

Homeschool Rule #1: Patience and Perseverance

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: These days we are enjoying the warmer weather and no school work, masha’Allah! It is so nice, alhumdulilah, to finally have a break! The kiddos have worked really hard this year and have greatly improved in school, Alhumdulilah. That brings me to today’s topic, insha’Allah – patience and perseverance. Now I have one...

Learning to Read **Making Progress**

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: In the past I have mentioned having problems with using “Teaching Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons.” I spoke recently with a friend who has used that program to teach all of her children. It seems she forgot to mention that at least one or more of her children had the...

Home-Made Reading Materials

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: Well, since I have found that my oldest is more of a tactile / hands-on learner, I decided to make different learning materials to help her be more familiar with different words and letters. So, I created some cards based on “Classified Cards” for the Montessori Method but altered my expectations of how...

Literacy Play

Literacy Play

Asalaam 'Alaikum: I've been trying to find more fun ways to get my children involved with literacy.  I just purchased a book that I think is going to be wonderful.  Actually, almost all of the books that I have purchased that were published by Gryphon House are absolutely wonderful, masha'Allah (I actually have several –...