Book Recommendations

Asalaam ‘Alaikum:

As I’m sure you’ve heard before - we are voracious readers in our house (at least I am and the kids are following suit, insha’Allah).  Since we have been visiting the library mostly on a weekly basis - practically since the girls were born - I thought I’d share my favorite books with you.  Perhaps you will find some you enjoy - and perhaps others you won’t care for.  However, insha’Allah it will be a nice journey for you and your family.

I  have recently been reading alot about homeschooling - methods, styles, materials - also about learning styles and teaching styles.  So, I thought I’d take the opportunity to share with you my recent finds and recommendations.  I have found many books that have been recommended to be just horrible (or at least not on track with what my vision of homeschooling is) so I thought I could at least share those that were helpful and enlightening, insha’Allah.  To find my homeschooling book recommendations, click here (or on the menu on the right, click on Homeschooling Books I Recommend).

For the children’s books that we have read, I have also set up a page of recommendations.  My children are 5 and 3 - so take this into consideration (these are not recommendations for older children).  However, all the books listed here have been and continue to be my children’s favorites.  Insha’Allah you will find some your children will enjoy.  To find my children’s books recommendations, click here (or on the menu on the right, click on Children’s Books I Recommend).

Asalaam ‘Alaikum,

Sumayyah Umm Sadiqah wa Asma

Ramadan Mubarrak!

 

Asalaam ‘Alaikum:

Ramadan Mubarrak everyone!  It might be quiet for a while (with the pending baby) but I’m still hoping to work on some more loosely put together lessons, crafts and fun learning experiences with the girls during recovery.  If I come up with anything interesting - I will make a note of it and share it with you when I get the chance, insha’Allah.

I’m hoping some time in the near future to share some of the reading lists of books that I recommend.  While no two people are alike, perhaps it will benefit someone.  During pregnancy I have spent most of my time wedged between several books (don’t ask the library how many books I check out at one time!)  trying to learn more about homeschooling, methods, materials, learning styles, etc.  I have found some favorite books that I have added to my collection and others that were dreadful (but were recommended by others).  As I said, no two people are alike!  Also, I’ve found some absolutely wonderful children’s books over the years (some recently) that I also want to share with you.  I prefer to stay away from books with questionable content - so if that is your goal - the list may be helpful, insha’Allah.

For those of you looking for activities to do to learn more about Ramadan, please check out the following links:

http://www.yemenlinks.com/Ramadan_Lessons.htm

(Sorry if some of the links don’t work on that one - I’ve been so busy I haven’t been able to update the page.) 

 Here is another excellent resource, masha’Allah: 

http://tj-ramadan.tripod.com
I would list more, but haven’t had as much time on the computer to compile a list.  Insha’Allah this will at least get you started.

 

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May this Ramadan be a source of blessing and happiness for you and your families.

May our actions and duas be accepted and may we all find ways

to improve ourselves and strive for what is good and right, insha’Allah.

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Asalaam ‘Alaikum,

Sumayyah Umm Sadiqah wa Asma