People often ask me if I feel bad for shutting them away from friends but I see it so differently to that. I can not imagine my children in school shut away from the real world, stuck in a classroom. The world has so much to offer them. Science, maths, history and so much more, it is all around them. I mean we even strike up a lengthy conversation about the human body just from cleaning our teeth! They get to mix with a whole range of people and learn how to respect everyone of all ages, faiths, walks of life etc.
A and L are really into history (the only subject I enjoyed at school) and so tomorrow inshaaAllaah we are off to the Tower of London. I know they will love it and it is exactly the kind of learning we love. Yes workbooks are handy and they have their place but to get out there and see things up close and in person is what it is all about.
We will have been home educating 5 years in June inshaaAllaah and I can honestly say that through all the ups and downs, highs and lows, glitter covered dinners from where our table doubles up as a craft table during the day, it is the most rewarding, beautiful experience I have ever had the pleasure of taking part in. My babies are learning and growing infront of me and I get to be there every step of the way maashaaAllaah. What more could I ask for. May Allaah bless and protect us and continue to guide our way aameen.