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HOMESCHOOLING
WITH CONFIDENCE
a beginners guide to starting home education

A four week online


workshop that offers a
beginners guide to the
nuts and bolts of getting
started as a new
homeschooler and is
perfect for anyone new to
home education, in its
early stages or wanting to
prepare for future
homeschooling.

This is the first of a two part series of online workshops that has
been designed to help you build the Muslim homeschool of your
dreams inshaAllah.
Not my version of a dream homeschool, or anyone else's; YOURS.
workshop 1
Homeschooling with confidence
A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO STARTING HOMESCHOOL

Homeschooling is on the rise 2


Dissatisfaction with schools 3
Benefits of homeschool 4
Why join this workshop? 5
Workshop content and what you will receive 7
Who is this workshop for? 12
How will the workshop work? 13
Workshop FAQs 14
How to register 16
Contact 17

© A Muslim Homeschool 2019


www.amuslimhomeschool.com
Across America, the number of
homeschooled children more
than doubled from 1999 to 2012
reaching 1.8 million. [1]
In the UK, over just three years
the number shot up by 40%
reaching 48,000 in 2017 [2]. This
figure doesn’t include the
numbers of children unknown to
council authorities, as if a child
has never attended school then it
is not a legal requirement to
notify the LA.

PHOTO BY MARTIN R. SMITH

Homeschooling is on
the rise
Home education is growing, and within our
Muslim community it is gaining popularity fast!
More and more families are turning to
homeschooling, and that is awesome because it
means as our community grows, support is
easier to find.

No longer is homeschool considered a strange


"alternative lifestyle”, but rather it is recognised
as a positive and reputable education choice that [1] https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikemcshane/2018/05/21/is-
hybrid-homeschooling-the-wave-of-the-future
inspires a love of lifelong learning. [2] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-42624220

The home-schooling movement has quietly grown to a size where one and half million
young people are being educated entirely by their own parents; last month the education
press reported the amazing news that, in their ability to think, children schooled at
home seem to be five or even ten years ahead of their formally trained peers.

John Taylor Gatto


Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling 2
Disatisfaction with schools Is there an idea more
Parents today from all backgrounds and walks of life, are radical in the history
finding dissatisfaction in the school provisions available to
them, with complaints including but not limited to:
of the human race than
Schooling seems to be more concerned with meeting
turning your children
targets and checking tick boxes, than focusing on the over to total strangers
actual education provided and childrens needs. whom you know
Schools are teaching material contrary to religious or nothing about, and
moral beliefs. having those strangers
The difficulty in preventing bullying effectively. work on your child's
An inability to help children with special educational mind, out of your
needs. sight, for a period of
Nearby schools are failing schools.
twelve years? Could
there be a more radical
Schools are unable to meet the individual needs of every
child.
idea than that?

John Taylor Gatto


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Benefits of homeschool
Home educating parents experience and report many
benefits of homeschooling, including but not limited to:
Greater emphasis can be given to the Islamic cultivation of
children and character building.
More time can be dedicated to the memorisation and
understanding of the Qur'an.
Provides the freedom and flexibility to educate at the
child's individual level; moving ahead or slowing down as
appropriate.
Greater opportunity to follow and develop the child's
interests and strengths.
Can get through the same work that is done at school in
less time.
Negative peer pressure and bullying is greatly reduced.

The homeschool day is not limited to Monday-Friday


between the hours of 9-3.

Home educated children are shown to perform better in


exams than their schooled peers.

Allows children to develop and hold onto their own identity,


values and morals with confidence.
It is a more affordable option to Islamic schools.
Parents are in control of what their children learn...or don't
learn.
Parents have a greater level of control on what children are
exposed to from both positive and negative influences -
and are in a strong position to guide their children when
issues arise.
Offers quality time for families to spend together.

Children are able to pursue learning subjects of interest or


developing skills which are not available in school.

Education and socialisation is not limited to the home in the


same way that schooling is limited to the school building.

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Why join this Teachers regularly benefit from a

A beginners guide to starting homeschool


workshop?
couple of teacher training days

Homeschooling with confidence


each year to continually develop
their knowledge and skills.
Whilst I don't compare home
educators to school teachers, I've
always believed we can benefit
from similar training events
designed specifically for our
unique needs, such as workshops
like this.

A MESSAGE FROM UMM KHADEEJA


‫ﺣ َﻤ ُﺔ ﷲِ َوﺑ َ َﺮ َﻛﺎ ﺗُ ُﻪ‬
ْ ‫ﻟﺴﻼ َ ُم ﻋَ ﻠَ ْﻴﻜُ ْﻢ َو َر‬
‫اَ ﱠ‬
I want you to know that I’m here to help inshaAllah.
I’ve been where you are now; a new home educator trying to
find my way through the fog, searching for direction.
Whilst home education is nothing at all like school, I have
always believed that as home educators we would benefit from
training days in the same way that teachers receive training
days in school – no matter the stage in our journey.
And so this workshop has been designed with that need in
mind; as a first stop port to help provide information that will
aid you - but more than that; help to give you confidence in
what you’re doing with your family going forward inshaAllah.
Over four weeks, we will explore some guiding principles to
help you kick start your journey. Not so that you won’t make
mistakes (we all do), and not so that I can tell you the right
way to home educate (because there isn’t one); but so that
you can step into your new homeschool with greater certainty
in your ability to succeed inshaAllah, knowing what options are
available to you.

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One of the things I have always advised

Why join this


A beginners guide to starting homeschool
sisters looking to homeschool or who are in

workshop?
its early stages, is don't do what I did as a

Homeschooling with confidence


new starter; scrolling blog after blog trying to
figure this all out and piece together random
tid-bits of information.
Instead, find everything you need to know in
one place - read books about homeschool
and education.
This workshop is more interactive than a
book. It will provide you with everything you
need to find your homeschooling feet, all in
one place so that you can continue your
journey knowing exactly what you need and
where to find it.

Do you want to homeschool but don't know


where to start?

Are you in the early stages of your homeschool


adventure feeling lost and in need of guidance?

Are you a new mother planning ahead for when


your children are of school age?

Are you confused by homeschool methods and


learning styles?

Do you want to know how you can meet the


educational needs of your children?

Do you want someone to answer your


questions and help show you how to get
started and what you'll need?

This workshop is for you!


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Homeschooling with confidence
A beginners guide to starting homeschool
What will the workshop cover?
This 4 week workshop will:
Introduce and explain home education

Show you what homeschooling is and what it is not

Break the homeschool myths and misconceptions

Talk about deschooling...for you as well as your child.

Introduce and explain homeschool methods and


practices
Look at how we can adapt popular homeschool
methods to suit the Muslim home
Help you to develop your own Education Philosophy

Help you build your homeschool routine

Explore popular homeschool organisation systems

Guide you through simple lesson planning strategies

Help you create your homeschool space - no matter


the size of your home or budget.

Help you to create your own homeschool map to meet


the individual needs and goals of your family.
Help you find answers to your homeschool questions

Support you in your early stages as a home educator.

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HOMESCHOOLING WITH CONFIDENCE
A beginners guide to starting homeschool

WEEK 1
An introduction to home education
Our first week introduces the concept of home
education, addressing what it is and what it is not.
We'll break some popular homeschool myths
which hold people back from starting and extended
family members worry about. Also discover why
deschooling is important for you and your child,
even if your child has never attended school.

WEEK 2
Homeschool methods & study tools

In week 2, we'll introduce you to homeschool


methods including Montessori, Charlotte
Mason, Unschooling, Unit Studies, Classical,
and Eclectic. We'll discuss how to adapt
these education methods to fit the Muslim
home and warn of some potential dangers
contrary to Islam within them.

WEEK 3
Organisation & lesson planning

During our third class, we will explore


organisation strategies and help you to develop
a homeschool routine that works for you.
You will also be introduced to some simple
lesson planning techniques that can help you
create your own fun lessons for your family.
WEEK 4
Homeschool space & homeschool secrets
In our final week, you will learn about the
importance of creating a homeschool space
which invites your children to learning,
creativity and discovery.
We will end the workshop with the secrets
homeschoolers learn through trial and error so
you can hopefully avoid some of the same
mistakes as you go forward inshaAllah.

WORKBOOK
You'll receive a workbook PDF to print at
home, designed to help you get your
homeschool journey started.

FAQ EBOOK
FAQs PDF eBook that not only answers
some frequently asked homeschooling
questions, but also coaches you to help you
find your own answers to these same ones.
The best answers are those which you help
to find the solution for yourself and I'll show
you how to do that inshaAllah.
ACTIVITY GUIDE
As soon as you have enrolled,
you will be sent this fun 4
week activity guide PDF to
help you create a unique
homeschool map that meets
your own family's needs and
goals inshaAllah.

The activities have been

EXTRAS
Homeschool FAQs eBook
designed so that the whole
family can participate.
However they can be
completed alone or with just
your husband if your children
are particularly young.

The exercises here can be


completed independently of the
workshop, so you can start it
right away!

Note: If you have been part of my Planning Club, this activity guide
is an edited version of the same activity posted in September's
discussion theme.
HOMESCHOOLING WITH CONFIDENCE
A beginners guide to starting homeschool

Come join Umm Khadeeja for this 4 week workshop.


She will be your guide to help you get your homeschool started.

4 live classes (recordings available also)


4 sets of detailed class notes PDF
Homeschooling FAQs Coaching PDF eBook
Homeschooling with confidence workbook PDF
Creating your homeschool map activity guide PDF
Private online forum to ask questions and discuss

Inclusive of all classes, digital material and forum support.

£40
5th, 12th, 19th, 26th January 2020
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HAVE A TRIBE
BEHIND YOU
Throughout the 4 week workshop you
will have access to a private online
forum to allow you to ask questions and
receive support from Umm Khadeeja as
well as interact and create discussions
with fellow participants.
The forum is not through Facebook
since many of you don't use it, and also
won't require you to download anything
to use.
workshop for?

Mums wanting to find out about home


education and prepare ready before
A beginners guide to starting homeschool
Who is this

their children are old enough to start


Homeschooling with confidence

New homeschool Mums

Homeschool Mums in the early stages


of homeschool who are still finding their
feet and would like some guidance

Mums who have children already in


school and would like to homeschool
This workshop is for women only.
However, participants can share the workshop material
with their husband to read in order to aid discussion and
support between husband and wife about homeschool.
Men however may not listen to the live or recorded
classes.

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How will the workshop work?
Where?
A live class will run online once a week for four weeks on Zoom inshaAllah.
Access to a private online forum to ask questions and discuss anything
between classes.

When?
Sunday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th January 2020 at 7:30pm - 9pm GMT (UK time)
Class recordings will also be available so you can tune in at any time most
convieniant to you.

Class material
On January 1st 2020 you will have access to the PDF workbook to download
ahead of the first class as well as the Homeschool FAQs eBook. After each live
class has ended, detailed PDF class notes will be sent to an online classroom
which participants will be able to download and view electronically or print.

Immediate access
Once you have enrolled you will be emailed the Creating Your Homeschool Map
activity guide PDF.

Cost
£40 inclusive of all classes, all digital material and online support from
Umm Khadeeja throughout the four week workshop.
Installment option available.
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Workshop FAQs
When is the Workshop?
5th to 26th January 2020 at 7:30pm - 9pm GMT (UK Time). Class recordings available.
What will I need?
Classes will be on Zoom so you will need to download Zoom - its free
(links will be sent to you) - it can be downloaded to your PC, mobile or tablet.

Is the workshop online?


Yes, it is 100% online. Classes are held through Zoom and access to a private
online forum.

Will I receive paper copy materials?


All material will be emailed to you as (ink friendly) PDF files to print or view digitaly.
Can I share the class notes or workshop classes?
Enrolment for the workshop is for one attendee only. The PDF notes and eBooks are
for attendee use only. You can however share the reading material with your
husband, but not the live or recorded classes; these are strictly women only.
Can my husband listen to the classes?
The classes are for women only, as a Muslim woman I do not speak openly in front
of men. I trust that attendees will honour this.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is for Mothers who are wanting to start homeschooling now or at
some point in the future; or are in their early stages of home education and would
like some help finding direction and support.
It has been designed to help you find your homeschooling confidence and offers a
complete beginners guide to the basic nuts and bolts of getting started.
Do I need facebook to access the forum?
No. The private forum is not run on Facebook. You will need however need an email
address to register.

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Can I split the payment?
You can pay the workshop fee in full, or alternately you can make 2 equal payments
of £20. Full payment of £40 must be paid before the start of the program. You can
sign up with the instalment option until 30th November 2019. After this date,
enrolment is only possible with payment of the fee in full.

How do I enrol?
You can enrol at http://www.amuslimhomeschool.com/2019/09/howtohomeschool.html
Why is the workshop not free?

I love helping my sisters, and will continue to offer general advice and resources
through my blog which I don't seek any payment for bi'ithnillah.
However I realise that there is a need for a deeper level of information and support than
I am able to give freely. I want to give you the best experience so you can take away
real benefit inshaAllah.
A great deal of time has gone into the preparation of this program in order to provide
that higher level of support and benefit. The proceeds help to compensate that time and
support my family through a halal income alhamdulillah.

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HOMESCHOOLING WITH CONFIDENCE
A beginners guide to starting homeschool

Register at
http://www.amuslimhomeschool.com
/2019/09/howtohomeschool.html
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If you have any questions about the workshop you are
warmly invited to contact me.
The quickest reply will be through Instagram or Facebook.
Alternatively email muslimhomeschool@outlook.com

www.amuslimhomeschool.com

www.instagram.com/amuslimhomeschool

www.facebook.com/amuslimhomeschool

To find mutual homeschooling support, come join our


private Facebook group, where we have sisters at all
stages of homeschool. It's a lovely group with over 4,000
members strong from across the globe.

www.facebook.com/groups/muslimhomeschoolers

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