The why behind our reason for homeschooling is just as important as the program we select for them to meet grade level requirements. It is what can help fuel our intentions, keep us motivated when the going gets tough, and define the purpose of our work as a parent-educator. There are many reasons that lead parents to homeschool. Especially in this day and age where traditional values are being called into question, and the quality of a school is dependent on decisions that a

I’ll never forget the first day I walked into Masjid Tawheed wa Sunnah in Durham, NC. My family had recently moved there and we were just meeting the community for the first time. Two women were standing around speaking Arabic. Ever so casually, they were having a simple conversation about their day. One of them turned to her daughter and asked her in Arabic, “What did you do today?” The daughter replied, “I read the Quran,” but she misplaced a vowel, changing the meaning of

Oftentimes as adults we overlook or minimize the simple basics that children learn. We forget about the value of information that was taught to us in our early childhood and how it had helped to pave the foundation of learning from infancy into our teen years. It's important as a parent of little ones not to forget the importance of teaching basic concepts which can be used for the foundation of more complex theories of learning. This is why connecting children to awareness a

There is no doubt about it, teaching a child to read is an indispensable skill! Not only does it help develop language and communication skills, it also allows the child to prosper an imagination. In this age of technology, sadly, many children lack a sense of vivid imagination. Reading can enable strong spelling skills and build a vast vocabulary. It can also help them to learn how to focus and be a better listener. A strong communicator is one who can share and exchange ide