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Journaling with My Ruffians

September 6, 2017 by Imaan No Comments

“We spread an abundant and delicate feast in the programmes and each small guest assimilates what he can.”
~ Charlotte Mason

We I have let many things slip. I tried to take stock of the past couple of years and I find myself sorely disappointed. I’m not very connected with my teen’s and tween’s education – I have basically set the goals and sent them on their way while I struggle with juggling chores and studies. (I do a rubbish job of it, by the way.) Not quite the broad and generous curriculum I had envisioned clearly.

So, yesterday, I had a conversation with my elder ruffians and we have agreed to revive the following:

1. Faith Journal
There is a genre of hadeeth literature called “al-arba’iniyyat” or collections of 40. The most famous or representative is of course Imam An-Nawawi’s 40 Hadeeth. I thought it would be beneficial for the girls to compile their own collections of 40 ahadeeth based on themes of their choice (good deeds, good behaviour, etc.). They don’t have to make it elaborate with illustrations or embellishments, but they do have to write in their best handwriting. (And I have to appreciate the effort and work on not being a bitter old crone over their penmanship.)

(2) Nature Journaling
Each day, the girls have to draw or paint or photograph something that celebrates nature. They can write if they want, but they can also let the pictures speak for themselves. The goal is to rekindle our sense of curiosity and wonder at the world. Let’s face it, we are so consumed with technology, work… ourselves! … that we are never in awe anymore. Why is that? Why don’t we wonder at the humble beetle in the garden – a creature so tiny yet tenacious that Allah Himself has fashioned and provided for? Why don’t we contemplate and reflect? I cannot draw for toffee so I am going to photograph my way through this ;) I know it is a cheat and I know there are numerous benefits to taking the time and making an effort to draw, but I need to keep things simple and sustainable.

(3) Quran Journaling
My friend Asrina has a scrumplicious idea for Quran journaling that I am definitely going to steal. She is doing a Hafazan Notebook. After memorising a Surah, she and her children jot down the summary and vocabulary. They also journal about why the surah is special to them and write out their favourite ayah. Genius, ma shaa Allah. Please do visit her blog, Muslim Homeschool Mum, for more gems.

I have a few more resolutions to tackle, but I have a propensity to overthink and overdo, so I am sticking with these for now before I move on. Please keep me and my family in your prayers!

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Charlotte Mason, Out-Of-Door Life For The Children

“All this is stale knowledge to older people, but one of the secrets of the educator is to present nothing as stale knowledge, but to put himself in the position of the child, and wonder and admire with him; for every common miracle which the child sees with his own eyes makes of him for the moment another Newton.”

A pretty bloom

A pretty bloom

“An Observant Child should be put in the way of Things worth Observing.”

Can you see the bee?

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Nature Study

August 14, 2011 by Imaan No Comments

Another gem from Sister Adeela of River City Homeschoolers who has been ever so diligent and prolific, ma shaa Allah :)

She has put together a delightful six-week summer session nature study programme, suitable for all ages. It aims to encourage children to have direct contact with nature and to familiarise them with the Quranic verses and ahadeeth pertaining to Allah’s signs in nature. It is a wonderful way to bond as a family and your kids will also get some hands-on activities as well as try their hand in art and craft and journaling.

My kids just LOVE the outdoors and going on their “explorations” – they really take to heart Charlotte Mason’s words: “Never be within doors when you can rightly be without.” LOL! Anyway, I am looking forward to using Sister Adeela’s ideas.

She has kindly allowed me to share her ebook on my site, so click on the image below to save a copy for yourself.

River City Homeschoolers; Nature Study

River City Homeschoolers; Nature Study

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