by Azizah | Nov 30, 2024 | Critical Thinking & Creative Expression
If you haven’t already, I recommend reading my previous post on why self-care is even more crucial for managing ADHD. It was originally one post, but I’ve now divided it into two different categories. Managing ADHD is challenging for many, especially when it comes to...
by Azizah | Oct 3, 2024 | Critical Thinking & Creative Expression, Language Arts
I have been starting slowly with The Good and the Beautiful curriculum, supplementing it with Brave Writer’s Jot It Down and the 100 Lessons for my youngest daughters. Also, My oldest has already used Alpha Phonics. We don’t strictly follow the TGATB program;...
by Azizah | Oct 1, 2024 | Critical Thinking & Creative Expression
At Learning with Busy Brains, we are on a mission to raise lifelong learners, and one of the core skills we aim to cultivate is critical thinking. Critical thinking allows children to question, explore, and understand the world around them—not just accept information...
by Azizah | Sep 6, 2024 | Critical Thinking & Creative Expression, Homeschooling: Beyond Basics
Reposted on Learning with Busy Brains’ on September 9th, 2024; originally posted on the Mom Homeschool Diary website around March, which has since been deleted. I came across a reminder from Ustaz Dr. Abu Iyaad Amjad Rafiq hafidhahullah that really struck me. He...
by Azizah | Aug 29, 2024 | Critical Thinking & Creative Expression, Homeschooling: Beyond Basics
As a neurodivergent mom, I’ve learned that the creative process in worldly education rarely follows a straight path. Whether it’s designing a lesson plan, engaging in a hands-on project with my daughters, or simply navigating the ups and downs of our homeschooling...