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Need some free clipart?

Posted on February 18, 2008 by

Go here: http://etc.usf.edu/clipart I could have used this a few weeks ago! This is pretty nice too: http://www.abcteach.com/

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Saxon is here!

Posted on February 17, 2008 by

We received our Saxon Phonics and the manipulative kit for the Saxon Math program on Friday. I am very excited about using Saxon. The phonics program is 28 weeks, which breaks down to 140 lessons, 4 lessons and then an … Continue reading →

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Getting down to business

Posted on February 13, 2008 by

I’ve been all over the web scouring blog after blog to figure out how to better organize the school and our lives. I finally found www.donnayoung.org – run by a homeschool master! She has documents for just about everything you … Continue reading →

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Fun in the snow

Posted on February 7, 2008 by

Today we took it easy and went out into this: It was nice to get out because there was no ice and most importantly, no wind! Canadian winds are fierce. I never felt cold like this before. My niqab is … Continue reading →

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Thank you for shopping at Mommy’s Grocery Store

Posted on January 31, 2008 by

So today we continued with our money lesson which included some work in the Calvert Math book and the math workbook. The lesson introduced the quarter and consisted of several sorting exercises (sort the coins front and back). She also … Continue reading →

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Shaky Blog Beginning

Posted on December 13, 2007 by

So, I’ve been wondering for some time how to make this a more interesting and readable blog, but I haven’t really put forth much effort. I have read some fascinating blogs in the past few years and I think those … Continue reading →

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Television?

Posted on October 31, 2007 by

As salaamu ‘alaikum. How do you feel about television? Is public t.v. alright? Islamic movies only? I think I want to cut it out altogether. My kids are little and really have no business in front of the tube and … Continue reading →

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Time to shift gears

Posted on October 23, 2007 by

Salaam, It’s been quite a while since I last blogged and it’s time to shake the cobwebs from my head. Now that Ramadan is over we are trying to pick up the pieces and plow ahead in the curriculum. It … Continue reading →

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Ramadan is coming to an end

Posted on October 9, 2007 by

So, I have been fasting for what seems like forever. I have never had trouble with fasting until this Ramadan. Also, I don’t think I have ever been so busy! I have been teaching every day – including a couple … Continue reading →

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Almost time to start

Posted on August 30, 2007 by

So, I am getting ready for the homeschool. I have the Calvert School Curriculum and I must say I am excited. My oldest is begging to start school but I told her that we will wait until after Labor Day, … Continue reading →

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