by Azizah | Sep 15, 2024 | Homeschooling: Beyond Basics
When I first began homeschooling, I was overwhelmed by the many different methods available. From the structured Classical Education to the free-flowing Unschooling, it felt like there were endless possibilities. Over time, I’ve come to realize that homeschooling...
by Azizah | Sep 13, 2024 | Homeschooling: Beyond Basics
Remember when I mentioned that my slow processing speed often interferes with my busy brain? Our minds are constantly buzzing with thoughts. But what does it really mean when we say someone has a “busy brain”? Studies suggest that an active mind simply...
by Azizah | Sep 10, 2024 | Homeschooling: Beyond Basics
This post, originally published on March 14, 2024, has been updated for accuracy and completeness. It was previously hosted on my former website, momhomeschooldiary.com, which is no longer active. I am now sharing it here on learningwithbusybrains.com. Assalamualaikum...
by Azizah | Sep 7, 2024 | Homeschooling: Beyond Basics
When discussing educational games, it’s important to differentiate between those that foster skill development and those based on chance. Imam ash-Shaafi’ee’s view provides a clear distinction: games like nard-sheer, which rely entirely on luck, versus...
by Azizah | Sep 7, 2024 | Homeschooling: Beyond Basics
As a homeschooling mom to special needs children, I’ve often faced the challenge of balancing Islamic rulings with the practical realities of teaching. My daughters are visual learners, which means images play a crucial role in their education. However, as...
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...
