Morning Out with the Little Explorers

After the substitute teacher, my mother, arrived, my preschoolers and I promptly ventured out in the brisk fall weather early this morning to attend a Little Explorers’ program at Pocahontas State Park.  The programs there usually focus on nature and the environment, but today the focus was on the history of the park. 
The park was [...]

Travel through the Earth

Many similar ways (and mishaps of life) were faced by nations (believers and disbelievers) that have passed away before you (as you have faced in the battle of Uhud), so travel through the earth, and see what was the end of those who disbelieved (in the Oneness of Allâh, and disobeyed Him and His Messengers). (Aali Imran [...]

Week 3 Side by Side Saturdays

If we had to choose a favorite session during the November Side by Side program at the Visual Arts Center, it would have absolutely been this last workshop!  Not only were my five-year old and I able to receive a  private embroidery tutoring session, but we also learned some interesting local history as well as how to thread [...]

Outlining and Islamic History

Learning to outline has only been slightly painful for my ten yr. old son.  He tends to resist anything new at first though, but as he  puts this new skill into practice, he is also agreeing that it is helping him to organize information he is reading.   I have to admit this is one of [...]

Homeschool Day @ Tredegar Iron Works

While reading over my emails this morning, I came across a notification about homeschool day at Tredegar Iron Works in the cit of Richmond.  It was a bit of short notice, but the price was right, we homeschoolers are flexible,  and the hands-on living history events sounded fun and educational for the children.  So after slapping together a quick-lunch, [...]

Quick Update

Recently, homeschooling has been going pretty smoothly here, alhamdulillah.  My husband and I have been allotting time to help each one of our children with their individual needs during the week as well as on the weekends if need be.  I truly do appreciate his help with their tutoring, masha Allah.
History has been a bit [...]

Humpback Rocks- A History, Culture, and Geology of the Blue Ridge Mountains

Our most recent outing was to the Humpback Rocks (milepost 5.8)  area of the Blue Ridge Parkway.  Here, we observed and explored exhibits in the vistor center of moutain life in the late 19 century to the mid 20 century, a mountain farm trail which consisted of a cabin with several outbuildings, and a hiking trail that detailed some [...]

Working on the Farm

Not too many places in the Richmond area allow children to volunteer, but gratefully, Meadow Farm Museum in Henrico County does allow volunteering for children ages 10 and older with a parent/guardian.  My husband and son participated in the orientation training last January, but were unable to actually start volunteering until now due to the [...]

A Mixture of Learning Experiences

Over the last couple of days, we have engaged in a variety of educational experiences including book learning, hands-on learning, and a field trip.   I have been spending some time teaching my 10 yr. old son some new techniques in spelling and listening to my 8yr. old begin a biography about Rachel Carson, an environmenalist.  In addition, the [...]

Week in Review (Sept. 28)

This has been a very book learning intensive week in our home.  We came back from an Eid break with much work to complete.  Even though we started our book learning schedule at the start of Ramadan, we hadn’t had a full work load yet.   
Honestly, I am also still adjusting to the intense tutoring sessions with [...]