First Homeschool Year Review: Successes, Struggles, and Surprises 📅✨
Bismillah: As we reached the end of our first full year of homeschooling, it was time to reflect on the journey. We had experienced many successes, faced some struggles, and encountered unexpected surprises along the way. 🌟Celebratin...
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Building Iqrasaurus: Our Vision for a Quran-Centered Learning Platform 🦖📚
Bismillah: As our family’s educational journey continued, we began dreaming of something bigger than just our home lessons—a platform that could help other families incorporate Quranic teachings into their children’s education. Thus,...
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Balancing Books and Beliefs: Traditional Schooling with Quranic Values 📚🌟
Bismillah: As Syauqi continued his journey in an international school, we became more intentional about balancing his formal education with our Quranic teachings at home. We knew that integrating both worlds was essential for nurturi...
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First International School Experience: Lessons Learned and Next Steps 🌍🎒
Bismillah: In September 2010, we decided to enroll Syauqi in an international school for the first time. It was a big step for our family, moving from the familiar environment of homeschooling to a more formal educational setting. We...
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Integrate: Bringing Islamic Teachings into Everyday Moments 🌍📚
Bismillah: As we settled into our homeschooling routine, we realized that the most powerful lessons weren’t just in the formal sessions but in the everyday moments we shared as a family. We wanted to make Islamic teachings a natural ...
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Homeschool Beginnings: Why We Chose to Teach Quran at Home 🏡📚
Bismillah: By mid-2010, we were deep into our journey of Quranic education with our three little ones—Syauqi, Nurin, and Hilwaa. As their curiosity and engagement grew, we made a pivotal decision: to homeschool our children and teach...
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Creating Doodle Maps: Navigating the Quran Through Creative Play 🗺️🎨
Bismillah: With the arrival of Hilwaa and our growing family, we continued to explore new ways to make learning about the Quran fun and engaging. One of our most successful ideas during this time was the introduction of "doodle maps"...
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Welcoming Hilwaa: Adapting Our Methods for a Growing Family 🌼
Bismillah: In May 2010, our family grew once again with the arrival of our third child, Hilwaa. With three little ones at home, our approach to teaching the Quran had to evolve. The house was now filled with even more laughter, chatt...
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Investigate: Encouraging Exploration Through Playful Learning 🔍🎉
Bismillah: As Syauqi grew more curious, we realized the importance of encouraging exploration as a key part of his Quranic education. Learning through play became our go-to method, as it naturally aligned with his inquisitive nature....
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From Brother to Sister: How Syauqi Became Nurin’s First Teacher 👨👧👦
Bismillah: With Nurin now a part of our family, it didn’t take long for Syauqi to step into the role of a big brother and a little teacher. His love for the Quran and the excitement of sharing it with his baby sister was a beautiful ...
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