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| |  | Is a Homeschool Co-op Right for You? By Melissa Barreto A homeschool cooperative (co-op, for short) is a group of families who choose to homeschool their children together. Co-ops can serve your family wonderfully in some stages and not at all in others. So if you’re thinking of joining a homeschool cooperative but aren’t sure if it’s really what you need, read the full article before making a decision. |
| | | Parenting Tip Once you have made a decision to homeschool, then the detailed work begins. There are tons of resources at your disposal to ensure that you are molding and shaping a plan that works for the unique needs of your family. |
| |  | Online Options: Acellus Academy and Power Homeschool By Wendy Díaz If you worry about the work involved with homeschooling and your own abilities to direct the activities, then online options may be a sound alternative for you and your family. Check out author Wendy Díaz’s first-hand review with two options - Acellus Academy and Power Homeschool. |
| | | Inspiration “What is most important and valuable about the home as a base for children’s growth into the world is not that it is a better school than the schools, but that it isn’t a school at all.” John Holt, famed educator and author who kickstarted home education in the U.S. |
| |  | Practices that Can Be Thieves of Homeschooling Joy By Melissa Barreto As parents, we know that not every day is a great day for either ourselves or our children. That is the case with homeschooling, too, when our day-to-day lives with our children don’t turn out to be the happily-ever-after story we thought they would be. While specific challenges may vary for every family, there are a few practices that can routinely rob your family of homeschooling joy. In this article, Melissa Barreto looks at them from both the parent’s and children’s perspectives. |
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| | Hadith Imam ‘Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, said: “He who asks [questions] while at a young age, will answer [questions] when he is old.” |
| |  | Assessing your Homeschool Experience with a Family Meeting By Melissa Barreto Family meetings are casual sessions where you and your family sit down face-to-face, without distractions, to discuss matters that are important to you. They can be used for any number of reasons but can be an especially wonderful tool for assessing your homeschool life. Open up a tasty treat to share, pour a few glasses of your kids’ favorite drinks, set the table, grab a notebook and a pen, and then call the kids to gather ‘round! |
| | |  | Emphasize Connection Over Curriculum By Miriam Mohamed While focusing on curriculum is an important component of every type of “education,” there is another component that ultimately provides the atmosphere for growth, learning, and healthy development. That is making a connection with their hearts. Learn five tried-and-true tips to being physically and emotionally present for your child. |
| | | Interesting Facts Homeschool laws vary across the U.S. and it is important to know these details in your local area. The laws vary from requiring no notice or low regulation, to moderate regulation, to high regulation. Here are three examples: - In Connecticut, there is no notification required, no required teacher qualifications, no assessment requirements, or immunizaiton requirements. There are state mandated subjects that must be taught, however.
- In California, there is a required notification, no teacher requirements (except in the case of a student tutored by a state-certified teacher), no required assessments nor immunications. There are state mandated subjects that must be taught, however. The state also provides a stipend to homeschooling families for the purchase of educational materials.
- In Pennsylvania, there is a required notification and some teacher qualifications. There are state mandated subjects that must be taught and assessments that also must be taken to verify the child is meeting grade level requirements. There are also immunization requirements.
For more details and to find out what the requirements are in your state, visit the Homeschool Legal Defense Association’s website. |
| | | |  | Adam’s World Video: Aneesah’s Potty Training Adventures Aneesah is growing up and starting to potty train. Adam is super supportive and also teaches his little sister about one of Allah’s beautiful names - Al-Khaliq, The Creator of All Things. The episode includes focus on the Arabic letter “Kha” for Khaliq and the English letter “C” for Creator. Dawud Wharnsby’s beautiful nasheed “Al-Khaliq” wraps up the video. (7:01) |
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| | NEW Adam’s World Online Courses Set the Stage for Summer Learning and Fun! Sound Vision has crafted amazing opportunities for your child to be engaged in learning about Islam and having fun while doing so. Our 2022 Summer Camp offerings bring together artists and teachers who use creative methods to expand knowledge and love of Allah from the safety and convenience of your own home. Classes target children between the ages of 4-12 and start as early as June 4 so don’t delay! Learn more and register online at https://academy.adamsworld.org/. |
| | More Great Options for Summer Learning and FUN! These are top-notch offerings by our amazing host teachers that enhance understanding and love of our deen with the maximum convenience of viewing the videos at a time that works best for your family. Check out these offerings: |
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Our Sound Vision team is in need of assistance on many fronts! When we combine our skills and creative energy there is an amazing amount of work we can accomplish! We have lots of projects in the works and specifically need help with: - Writing articles for our parenting newsletter
- Boosting our presence on social media
- Expanding outreach efforts to attract new students for our online classes
- Reviewing scripts for new Adam’s World videos
- And more!
If you are interested in joining the effort, send your resume and a brief cover letter that identifies your interests and availability to: zahirah@soundvision.com |
| |  | The Sound Vision Foundation has been a trusted source of Islamic knowledge for more than 30 years. Our work with the world-renowned puppets Adam and Aneesah pioneered creative programming for Muslim children, encouraging them to learn about and love their religion. We continue to bring sound content and engaging programs that stimulate minds, touch hearts, and strive to fulfill our mission of raising better Muslims, better neighbors, and better citizens. This latest effort is designed to support and empower Muslim parents to do the same. |
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