Sneaky Eid

Gifts, that is. We were fortunate enough, AlhamduLILLAH that my husband got us a few homeschool items that we didn't expect.

Remember these? And these?

I hope that the readers will make us stronger in our Arabic, InshaALLAH. A word of caution: one of the books is called The Magic Bunny. We will omit it.




The other books look like they will be perfect for our Islamic social studies, InshaALLAH.



P.S. I know that there have been some blurry photos lately. I have a hard time holding still with this belly in the way sometimes and I am using manual focus most of the time, lol. Read More...

Expensive Ways to Build A Library

If it didn't cost so much I would be all over this: Scholastic My Arabic Library :Grade 2 . Even if I saved the money for it I would feel so bad about buying 40 books for $199.

My husband suggested that we start our very own library at home, (he used to be a librarian). Then, the children could learn the importance of caring for their books and it might help to keep things orderly, InshaALLAH.

We need something like this to get us started,including library cards. I will have to look around and see if I can find a bargain somewhere, InshaALLAH. Read More...