OUR HOMESCHOOL
For over fifteen wonderful years, we’ve embraced the beauty and challenges of homeschooling. It has been a profound choice, shaping not only our children’s education but also enriching their Deen. Homeschooling has taught us resilience and adaptability as we navigate our children’s individual journeys. It has not always been easy but Allah has truly given us ease after hardship along the way.
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I have been blessed with four amazing children, each with their own path. Here’s a snapshot of where they are now:
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Sajwa (23): Our eldest has truly soared! After being homeschooled until high school, then attending BCIT for their medical arts program and W.E.B DuBois Accelerated Learning Academy at Princeton University. She went on and graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University, majoring in Biology & Child Development. Now, she’s completing her master's in Public Health, balancing academics, married life, and motherhood.
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Shanaz (19): Our second daughter completed her high school studies at home after trying out one year in public high school (Look out for that story). She spent her high school years leading the youth girls group and helping to coordinate community service endeavors. Shanaz is now deepening her Deen while studying abroad, with a focus on Arabic and Islamic Studies.
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Silahudeen (12): Nearly a teenager, he’s growing into a wonderful young man. Currently in seventh grade, he is enrolled in the Qari Structured Learning program for Quran memorization, a core part of his curriculum this year. He attends the Muslim Homeschoolers Co-op.
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Suhailah (10): Our youngest has blossomed into a thoughtful young lady. Like her brother, she’s part of the Muslim Homeschoolers Co-op, and is in the Qari program. She attends Kumon for tutoring.
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What’s Next for Our Homeschool
Recently, we transitioned both Suhailah and Silahudeen from online curriculums to traditional textbooks—a change that has positively impacted their growth and engagement. This year, our homeschooling focus has evolved. As our older girls pursue their goals, we’re devoting energy to guiding our tweens with tailored academic and character-building goals. Quran memorization, reading and critical thinking are at the heart of our curriculum, with secular studies at a steadier pace. We aim to cultivate qualities that will guide them through life: resilience, empathy, and a sense of wonder in learning.
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Stay tuned as I dive into more content, resources, and updates on our homeschooling journey. It’s a joy to share what we’re discovering along the way!
Homeschool
at a Glance!
A Living Education for Growing Minds
Homeschooling truly is a beautiful, evolving experience—it’s much more than bookwork at a desk. For our now tweens, it’s about building critical life skills and engaging in real-world learning. We explore topics like budgeting and finance through hands-on activities, practicing math while calculating discounts, balancing a grocery budget, or even comparing prices to make mindful choices.
It’s meaningful discussions about current events, in-depth science projects, learning how to plan a family meal, and analyzing history from multiple perspectives. Homeschooling lets us focus on character, independence, and the confidence to navigate the world with curiosity and empathy. Here, education flows naturally, immersing them in lessons that prepare them for life—not just for tests.
Homeschool Station
Everything we need to stay organized and on task! In our house, the golden rule we follow is "A place for everything and everything in its place!"
I purchased this folding bookcase from Amazon.
I collected baskets from around my home and stumbled across office organizers from Target to match our decor. The top shelf functions as the command center where we keep our calendar, library cards, and supplies. Silah and Sue both have a shelf with their current books and lessons. On the bottom shelf, I keep completed work, flashcards, extra notebooks, and such.