Homeschool Favourites | August 2016

We have officially started school again and we're having a great time! 

Although having a break is so important, we really missed the routine and structure that our homeschooling brings to our day!

I'm so happy to be sharing some exciting new books and educational resources that we've been enjoying this month in Our Muslim Homeschool. 

Homeschool Favourites | August 2016

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Eastcolight Human Torso Set

This model of the human body has been such a hit with the children! 

They love seeing where all the organs and bones go... taking it apart, and putting it back together again. 

It's a fantastic hands-on way of teaching anatomy, and it has really got them excited to learn more about the human body.

It also comes with fact cards, a poster, a manual and a calorie-counting wheel. To be honest, the kids haven't used any of these extra bits yet. They're too interested in the model itself! 

Pocketful of Pinecones

This book continues to inspire me every time I read from it! 

This is  a book for homeschool mums, or anyone who is interested in knowing more about the Charlotte Mason method of home-education. 

It is a fictitious journal of a homeschooling mother based in the U.S.A. around 100 years ago. She decides to take her children out of school and, with the help of only one of Charlotte Mason's books, she begin homeschooling her children.

There is a lot of focus on nature study and on "mother culture" in this book. 
For more information on "Mother Culture" CLICK HERE.

The chapters are short and perfect for busy mums who don't have time to read as much as they would like. 

This has to be one of the most inspiring books I have ever read, and I can see myself re-reading over and over again! 

I enjoyed it so much, I have already purchased two more from the same author:

Lessons at Blackberry Inn

Charlotte Mason Companion

iPray Salah Pad

My eldest son has really enjoyed using this interactive toy to learn how to pray. Although he used to enjoy praying with me, he seems to have entered in new "phase" where he wants to learn independently...and this even includes the Salah (prayer)!

He has benefited immensely from this toy. The illustrations show him what to do, and when you press on them, he hears what he is supposed to say. He loves it!

In addition to the prayer, it also teaches the wudu, the athaan, and many more duaas. 

You can buy it in PINK or BLUE and is available to purchase from Ibraheem Toyhouse

Aishah Learns To Bake

This is an endearing story about a little girl called Aishah who wants to bake! Her mother uses this opportunity to teach Aishah about where all the ingredients come from. 

It's a lovely way to show children how blessed they are to have food, and to be grateful for it. It also introduces children to the foods mentioned in the Quran and the name of Allah "ar-Razzaq," (the Provider).

The illustrations are clever and cute (much like Aishah), and my boys were laughing the whole way through the story!

We enjoyed the story so much, we decided to make the same honey and date cupcakes that Aishah and her mum made. There is a recipe in the back of the book. They turned really good mash'Allah!

Nature Study

Finally, although it's not a "tangible" thing, I really wanted to share how much we've been enjoying our nature walks this month. 

The weather has been a little unpredictable, but it hasn't stopped us! We've really been making the most the woodlands and parks around us.

Not only do my children benefit from our time outdoors, but I find that I personally need that time away from the home to unwind and reflect. 

If you don't already, I would highly recommend that you schedule some outdoor time into your homeschool routine. It has brought so much balance and peace to our family. Subhanullah!

GIVEAWAY!

It's Giveaway time!

This August I am excited to share TWO of my favorites with one of you!!!

I will be giving away:
- One copy of Aishah Learns To Bake (RRP: £5.57)- One iPray Salah Pad in Pink (RRP: £17.00)
The August 2016 Favourites Giveaway will run until Wednesday 24th August 2016 at 12AM GMT. 

The giveaway is open Internationally. 

All entrants under the age of 18 must have parental permission to enter.

Please aware that if entering overseas, you may be liable to pay customs tax (or the equivalent), so please check beforehand.

You can enter by following the directions in the Rafflecopter widget posted below (click HERE is you would like to know more about Rafflecopter). 

I’ll announce the winners on THIS blog post and contact them directly through email. 

The winner has 24 hours to respond, otherwise I will have to select another winner.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

I hope you enjoyed seeing what we've been enjoying in our homeschool this month. 

I'd love to hear about what your family has been using this August :)
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See you next month insha'Allah!

In need of your duaas.

Peace and Love xx

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