Homeschool Planning; Our Vision.

Asalamu’alaykum ladies, it’s been a few weeks since my last blog post; finishing up our school year, thinking about the next, and Dhul Hijjah and E’id celebrations, things have been busy here. And I know many mamas are knee-deep in the trenches planning for the upcoming year too, which is why this post will be […]

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Five tips to tackle a knowledge ‘gap’

Asalamu’alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu, I hope you’re having a wonderful week so far. It’s been a busy week so far for us, but I’m enjoying the cooler mornings and colder nights. Winter is my favourite season of the year, Alhamdulillah, and I look forward to it, as do the kids. But, before we get […]

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Have you ever felt resentful of your decision to homeschool?

Asalamu’alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu ladies,  I hope you are all in the best of health and emaan. It’s been a while since I’ve managed to sit and write a blog post.  Life has been busy as I’m sure it has been for you.  You may have noticed that the blog has gone through a […]

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The Key to a Successful Homeschool?

Asalamu alaykum ladies.   Happy Monday!  Today’s discussion is one I’ve had on my mind for a while.  It stems from the questions we as homeschool Moms constantly ask ourselves. How do I know Im doing the right thing? Am I good enough? Can I really teach my child and prepare him/her for the real world? […]

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Ten Habits that help me as a Muslim Homeschool Mother

Asalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu ladies, I hope you’re having a wonderful Tuesday. I recently listened to series where  homeschool Mamas were sharing ten habits they adopt that serves them well in their homeschool.  And it really got me thinking about my own habits, and the things that I feel have really helped me […]

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Our First Week of homeschooling…

Asalamu alaykum ladies,  A couple of days ago I asked if you would like an insight into how my first week of homeschooling went a few years ago, and many of you were interested, so here it is. So, my daughter did not go to kindergarten/nursery and I loved having her at home with me; […]

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10 tips to budget homeschool supplies

Asalamu alaykum ladies, alhamdulillah its Jumuah today.  Since many of us are knee-high in homeschool planning, I thought I would share a few tips that can help save some pennies.  Everyone has different budgets, and it’s so easy to go overboard in buying curricula, books and supplies which isn’t necessary.  We want to start our […]

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Struggling with self-confidence? Let’s talk.

Asalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu ladies.  I hope you’re having a nice weekend.  A few days ago, I posted a question on my Instagram, asking if you struggle with self-confidence as a homeschool Mom.  The result was a staggering 75% YES, and in all honesty, I wasn’t surprised. Why?  Because homeschooling doesn’t come with […]

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10 tips to merge your Home and School

Asalamu alaykum Mamas, I hope you’re well.  When we begin homeschooling, or even some time into it, it’s normal to feel a little dubious about the whole idea.  Homeschooling is not the norm in many parts of the world, and when those around you question your choices, it’s all too easy for Mama to feel […]

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10 Tips to eliminate Homeschool Boredom

Asalamu alaykum ladies.  Homeschool boredom is something I have personally experienced myself, as are all the topics I discuss on my blog.  It’s moments during your homeschool season that begin to feel monotonous, and you begin to lose interest in anything remotely to do with planning teaching.  It’s not the same as homeschool burnout, which […]

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The Overanalysing Homeschool Mom

Asalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu Sisters. We’ve spoken extensively about the home-school balance, creating an environment which sparks curiosity and ensuring our Home takes precedence over school. However, in pursuit of trying to achieve the perfect day, unintentionally we mothers can pressurise ourselves, and seriously drive our selves into the ground. Before we know […]

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The Apprehensive Homeschool Mom

Asalamu Alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu, How are you, my dear sister?  I hope you’ve had a wonderful week. So we spoke about the ‘irritated homeschool mom’ some time ago. Now, let’s move onto the ‘apprehensive’ homeschool mom.  You either were an apprehensive homeschool mom, went through a phase of being one, or are currently one […]

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