Alhamdulillah, we are finally living the post-covid life which means we can finally start to book our holidays, and where better to book than a trip to Saudi Arabia for…
As times have changed considerably and many people may be considering homeschooling, I thought it a good time share Homeschool tips and ask fellow Homeschool mamas to share their tips…
For some time the girls have been working on their journey to reading Arabic in order to read the Quran. Whilst their initial journey with the Quran has been with…
Ramadan is here and we know it’s definitely going to be a very unique kind of Ramadan! Remember though even in this hardship, there is ease. If there’s one thing…
Having finished a wonderful study on Habitats, we bring you the latest of our Mama Teaches Me Teaching Plan: Habitats. This topic took us on a lovely journey focusing on…
Are you looking to teach your children Arabic at home as non-native Arabic speakers and not sure what to purchase or where to start? I’ve had the same trouble myself.…
You’ve just been blessed with the opportunity for Umrah. Mabrook! Or you may have been before but now taking your children. You have your visas, vaccinations and Umrah guides all…
A dedicated month – October – celebrating and teaching the achievements of Black people in History and current times. This was something that we always highlighted and shed light on…
As we started another Home school Year, (Year 2 and Reception) it just so happen to coincide with the Islamic New year, so it felt right to begin the story…
‘Alhamdulillah it’s Jummah’ Series by @kitabkids Friday is the most important day of the week in the Islamic calendar and yet, as a Muslim living in the West, it is…
When it comes to teaching, we all know how vital planning is. I feel the same about Homeschooling. As I don’t follow any particular boxed curriculum, I like to draw…
We discovered the Miraj Stories App a month ago just in time for Ramadan. The girls and I absolutely LOVE it! For a while now we have been looking for…
We love teaching and learning about different aspects of Islam by combining them with other relevant subjects. After all it is our way of life so there’s no need to…
The run up to Ramadan for us has been one of connection with family and the stories of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). We were blessed to have my father and sister’s…
I came across Dinolingo on Youtube and loved the variety it had to offer to encourage language learning for kids. I contacted their team and was given the opportunity to…
Have you ever just wanted to simplify your homeschool by not having to stress about the different curricula you could or should purchase? At Mama Teaches Me, we want to…
Our second theme for Year 1 was Light and Dark. This is a fantastic theme to cover in your Year 1 Homeschool as it covers the Science objectives from the…
As a Muslim Parent, are you looking for ways in which to begin teaching your children about Islam? There are some amazing resources, syllabus available now alhamdulillah, but where do…
For those of you who have been following our Homeschooling journey thus far, may have seen one recurring theme throughout – I love planning. That doesn’t mean to say that’s…
Are you part of a home schooling community? Do you meet up for Home-Ed trips and play dates? Have you thought of running any workshops? Well, we did just that!…
Maths is all around us and you will find your children will pick up number and shape through their toys, through general speaking and in the world around them. So…
Are you looking for a fully comprehensive plan for your 4-5 year olds (Reception Age) for homeschool? Check out my tried and tested Reception Annual Plan and Activity Ideas below…
There are some amazing activities, ideas and discussions on the the Early Years and Foundation stage when it comes to homeschooling. But as our children grow, what next in year…
A few friends have decided to embark on their journey of Homeschooling this year! I’m really excited for them, although they seem rather nervous and jittery. Of course I told…
As the back to school signs have sprung up in all the shops, we too are getting organised for our own homeschooling year. Of course we can start it any…
For those of you following our homeschooling journey, you may have seen some of our creative ways to teach Qur’an with our children including signs, stars handed out with…
Kids just love learning about nature and animals! So we dedicated some weeks to learn all about the rainforest animals. ere’s a summary of What to teach? Step by Step 3 Week Rain…
Are you struggling on deciding which curriculum to choose for your homeschool? Do you find you need to buy more than one to cater for your children’s learning needs? Don’t…
Ramadan has simply flown by! Now with the last ten nights upon us, it is time to focus even more. That’s why I’m putting together this post to help you…
Teaching our children about Allah is always one of the most important aspects of our Islamic Studies teaching. There are so many ways to go about it. However, for really…
In the world of homeschooling or even just parenting, who doesn’t love great resources that are interactive, colourful and make learning fun for our kids? In the Muslim Homeschooling World…
Ramadan is a fantastic time to revisit the classic collection of Ramadan books we may be collecting. What’s even better is when you can bring those books alive by following…
Ramadan is such a crucial time for us as mothers to make the most of our own connection with Allah, our prayer and the Qur’an. That’s why each Ramadan I…
If you were following my Week by Week Ramadan Plan and activities for 4-5 year olds, then in this post you will find the complete breakdown of how I aim to spend…
Creating a role play area as a learning environment for your children that’s fun, colourful and inviting is so important in their early years of learning and beyond. It builds…
Have you thought about when you will teach your children Qur’an? Have you considered teaching them yourself? Or will you wait until they are 5 or 6 years old before…
Have you started planning for Ramadan? With Ramadan just round the corner, I put together a week by week plan of Ramadan activities you can try with your 4-5 year…
With a month to go now, Ramadan will be here in no time (in sha Allah)! Have you started planning for Ramadan 2018? Whilst there may be house preparation, food…
As a former Primary School Teacher, I’m always on the look out for good well thought out teaching resources and packages. When I was teaching nearly 6 years ago now,…
Kids just love learning about SPACE! Although there is so much to cover on this Space Theme Unit Study, we dedicated 3 weeks to it for now and hope to…
So your child has just learnt all their Arabic alphabet sounds and they are ready to move on to reading Arabic, where to next? This post will outline how to…
Teaching a second language at home can sometimes be challenging especially when teaching really young children. However, all you need is some fun and exciting ways! We’re sharing 12 easy…
Have you ever noticed how quiet your child is and then you discover they managed to open and squeeze out your favourite moisturiser and smeared it all over themselves, the…
Are you wondering what theme to teach in your home school? Why not try a book based theme? We were ready to to get started with story writing for our next…
Has your child just learnt all their alphabet sounds? Are you wondering where to go next? Well the next steps are blending those sounds together to read or write short…
ARE YOU HOMESCHOOLING YOUR CHILDREN? TIRED OF WONDERING WHAT TO TEACH YOUR LITTLE ONES AT HOME? WHY DON’T YOU FOLLOW THIS WONDERFUL THEME ON “HEALTHY LIVING” THIS POST GIVES YOU…
Are you homeschooling or following up your 4-6 year old child’s learning at home? Do you find there are some words they find difficult to read or spell? These are…
Are you homeschooling and excited your child now knows their sounds, can write the letters and is even an early reader? What’s next? Writing! Writing is the next step. As…
Are you finally realising the importance of self love as a mother? Have you realised you need to start filling your jug before you fill the jug of others? No…
Homeschooling mamas, are you wondering what to teach your children at home? What topic are you focusing on this month? Have you recently returned from a holiday abroad? Well why…
Are you homeschooling or following up your child’s learning at home? Follow our Tuesday Teaching Tips Series for short ideas for phonics and writing and more. Here’s our story… On…
Are you homeschooling and wondering how to go about starting or improving your child’s handwriting or letter formation? Do you just want to help your child reach their full potential…
Are you thinking of visiting Malaysia and not sure what to do there with your kids? After our recent visit to Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi in Malaysia, I thought I’d…
Our Top 10 Homeschooling Tips from 2017 come from our experience of what we did, what worked and what didn’t and how we hope to do it better next year. So…
A reflection and look back at my journey towards motherhood! This post was dedicated to a friend who was feeling anxious and was written in 2013 -when Ammarah my eldest…
Tired of wondering what to teach your little ones at home? Why don’t you follow this wonderful theme all about “People Who Help Us?” This post give you a thorough…
Have you just started homeschooling or actually considering it and not sure where to start? I would highly recommend – The Fitra Journal. For me personally, reading other mum’s accounts…
One of my favourite things about blogging is being able to read over previous posts to bring back all the memories and emotions attached to a particular day! This is…
I’ve been living in Makkah for nearly 2 years now alhamdulillah – it really is a blessed city – there’s a lot of barakah (blessing) in my time, my actions…
So as part of a homeschooling-network-building workshop in our area of Saudi Arabia – I had this vision for a full on Science Workshop! We had a range of children…
Tired of wondering what to teach your little ones at home? Why don’t you follow this wonderful theme all about “Houses & Homes! This post give you a thorough outline…
Tired of wondering what to teach your little ones at home? Why don’t you follow this wonderful theme all about “Saudi Arabia?” This post give you a thorough outline on…
Tired of wondering what to teach your little ones at home? Why don’t you follow this wonderful theme all about “Saudi Arabia?” This post give you a thorough outline on…
One of my greatest homeschooling achievements to date is seeing my 4.5 year old get excited about reading. Ok yes, seeing her able to sound out and attempt to read…
Tired of wondering what to teach your little ones at home? Why don’t you follow this wonderful theme called “All About Me?” This post give you a thorough outline on…
This is for all those who asked to hear my reflections of my Hajj this year. I have organised them in to 4 post-Hajj reflections and lessons! Hajj lesson #1:…
One of the perks of homeschooling my children is doing all those things I probably would never have done with them, had I not been their teacher. One of the…
Our Summer holidays came early – and we have flown back to the UK from Saudi Arabia to enjoy the cooler summers with our family and friends here – alhamdulillah!…
I receive a lot of messages on my Instagram page about how inspiring it is to see what I do with my children, and some really sweet and encouraging messages…
With so many resources available to us for our kids this Ramadan – how do you choose between them all? Colouring sheets, fine motor sheets, flashcards, journals, workbooks. As Ammarah…
I always thought I’d be teaching Qur’an to Ammarah starting with a basic alphabet book which moves on to short vowels (fat-ha, dhamma, kasra) and helps her to read Arabic. I…
This week has really been preparation week! I finally have time to think, reflect and prepare for Ramadan like I’ve never done before! I have never really organised how I’ll…
With Ramadan still over a month away – be prepared with Ramadan activities for your kids to do at home! This post shows you how to make a Ramadan Good…
I want to start my blog by sharing my own personal journey of how I started homeschooling, organised my home, chores, AND all while moving to the Middle-East - more…
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