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Qur’an

Everything we have on the Qur’an: weekly reflections, tafsīr lectures, Arabic study notes and translations.

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Read and reflect

Quranic Reflections Short readings on a single verse, sent every Friday. Searchable. Sūra introductions Background on each of the 114 sūras.

Study

Tafsīr lecture library English tafsīr lectures by Shīʿī scholars, by sūra. Learn Qur’anic Arabic Self-study notes across three levels.
Narrations · supplications

Hadith

Sayings of the Prophet (s) and the Ahl al-Bayt (a), including our duʿās and the Ṣaḥīfa Sajjādiyya.

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Narrations

Hadith database Classical Shīʿī collections, linked to verses and tafsīr.

Supplications

Duʿās Duʿās for each day and month, with translation.
Hadith database

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Classical Shīʿī collections

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Courses

Short courses taught at the Academy: live each term, with a growing set you will be able to take at your own pace.

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This term What’s running now, with dates and format.

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Books · workbooks

Publications

Books from the Academy: devotional guides, the Quranic Reflections series and workbooks for children.

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Resources

Resources on everything beyond the Qur’an and Hadith: belief, family life, rulings, history, and the Islamic year.

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Ramadan Fasting, duʿās, Qur’an study and activities for children.

Everything we have on the Qur’an: weekly reflections, tafsīr lectures, Arabic study notes and translations.

Read and reflect

Quranic Reflections Short readings on a single verse, sent every Friday. Searchable. Sūra introductions Background on each of the 114 sūras.

Study

Tafsīr lecture library English tafsīr lectures by Shīʿī scholars, by sūra. Learn Qur’anic Arabic Self-study notes across three levels. Go to the Qur’an section

Sayings of the Prophet (s) and the Ahl al-Bayt (a), including our duʿās and the Ṣaḥīfa Sajjādiyya.

Narrations

Hadith database Classical Shīʿī collections, linked to verses and tafsīr.

Supplications

Duʿās Duʿās for each day and month, with translation. Go to the Hadith section

Short courses taught at the Academy: live each term, with a growing set you will be able to take at your own pace.

Live

This term What’s running now, with dates and format.

At your own pace

Self-paced coursesComing soon Recorded courses you can start any time. Go to Courses

Books from the Academy: devotional guides, the Quranic Reflections series and workbooks for children.

Shop

Publications hub Curated books, not a raw catalog dump. Go to the shop

Resources on everything beyond the Qur’an and Hadith: belief, family life, rulings, history, and the Islamic year.

By occasion

Ramadan Fasting, duʿās, Qur’an study and activities for children. Go to Resources
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Homeschooling

Homeschooling Resources Many Muslim parents are turning to homeschooling. They want to create an environment that nurtures faith through knowledge and awareness. This page has material that will help parents in their homeschooling journey. We have gathered a team of parents who have years of experience in homeschooling who will hold webinars to discuss this ... <a title="Homeschooling" class="read-more" href="https://new.academyofislam.com/homeschooling/" aria-label="More on Homeschooling">Read more</a>

Homeschooling Resources

Many Muslim parents are turning to homeschooling. They want to create an environment that nurtures faith through knowledge and awareness. This page has material that will help parents in their homeschooling journey. We have gathered a team of parents who have years of experience in homeschooling who will hold webinars to discuss this topic and answer questions. Please watch this space for updates.

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You Don’t have to be a teacher to Homeschool

Remember that homeschooling is a unique journey for each family, and it’s okay to adapt your approach to suit the needs of your child(ren) and your family dynamics. Regularly assess what is working and make adjustments as necessary.

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Homeschooling is the education of the child(ren) in the home by the parents/guardians.

Yes you can. You will be required to fill out a letter of intent to homeschool and submit it to your child’s school.

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connect with other families that are homeschooling

Assign work to one while teaching the other.

Syllabus is available on the ministry of education website.

There are plenty of opportunities to make sure that children are socially active. It is important to find ways to interact in the community. This is also one of the greatest benefits of local homeschool groups. Connect with other homeschooling parents to provide opportunities for socialization and interaction with other homeschooling families. Look for local activities and events that your child can participate in, such as sports teams, classes at the mosque, or clubs (nature, art, nasheed, sewing etc)

Kids don’t get as much time with other kids their own age, you have to spend a lot of time at home with them, it can be socially isolating or lonely for the parent who does the teaching. Sometimes, depending on how you teach, they may not have set bed times or be good with a rigid schedule the way schools promote.

The key to a successful transition is thorough research, preparation, and a proactive approach to seeking support from school counselors or university advisors. Don’t hesitate to ask questions and take advantage of the resources available.

Yes, some will in Toronto, even without marks. you have the option of doing online virtual school if you want them to have an OSSD

You can check rubrics for language arts on the ministry of education site. Usually, when you do the work with them, you can see how well they are doing at their level. You do not need to grade them per se (grading is so a teacher can inform a parent how well their kid is doing, but that doesn’t apply for homeschool as you are the parent and the teacher.

YRDSB does provide support for speech-language therapy.

Time is saved, kids learn at their own pace, better behaviour, not influenced by what schools promote, closeness with parents, save money on buying clothes, less peer pressure for things like brand name clothing, buying them phones/ tech/ etc. You can teach what is important and extras too.

Seek feedback and support from other homeschooling parents and support groups regularly. Assess if your child is meeting age appropriate milestones. Review assignments, projects, tests. Observe your child’s interests and ensure they are actively engaged in learning activities. Reflect on your own teaching methods and their effectiveness. Think about what is working well and what areas need improvement.

2 – 3 hours of one-to-one teaching in primary. Same number of hours of 1-1 in higher grades but they will also do self-study at the higher grades (usually totalling 5-6 hrs). But you don’t have to teach for the full 5-6 hrs at higher grades once they can read well, write well and comprehend well.

Homeschooling Resources

Having access to good homeschooling resources is key factor to your child learning experience.

Toronto Muslim Homeschoolers

This is a group of Muslim Mums that have been in existence since 2006. They are from all different countries and nationalities. They organize field trips and some of them are at subsidized rates, so always good. They also have discounted rates for some curriculums if you want a more structured thing.

Khan Academy

A popular website that offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.

Noor Kids

Noor Kids inspires Muslim children to build a loving relationship with Islam through its Islamic children’s books and online Islamic stories.

Kisa Kids

The Kisa Kids team of scholars and educators work hand-in-hand to research and develop children’s literature, Islamic projects and Islamic curriculum that is both age appropriate and Islamically accurate, with the hope that these books will captivate children and help them to connect with their deen.

Schoolio.com

Discover top-tier online homeschooling options in US and Canada. Adapt curriculum to your child\’s learning style for an effective, flexible home education experience.

Miacademy

Learning games for children. The best website for students to learn, have fun and create their own world in a safe environment.

Waliul Asr online School

Wali ul Asr International Online School is designed to provide a high quality, safe and enriching experience to students.

CTC Math

CTCMath is an online math curriculum that offers comprehensive tutorials for K-12 students, providing interactive lessons, adaptive questions, diagnostic tests, and tailored solutions to help students master mathematics.

IXL Learning

Unlimited practice problems with meaningful, up-to-date tracking on your child’s progress. Learn thousands of K-12 topics online. Get detailed feedback and guidance. Win fun awards!

BrightMinds
Ontario Elementary Courses

By studying with BrightMinds, your child will have the opportunity to learn the Ontario curriculum anytime and anywhere. High-quality elementary education is delivered through a combination of engaging lessons, assignments, as well as interaction with qualified teachers.

TVO Learn

An effective way to help your child explore learning that aligns with the Ontario curriculum, from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Explore straightforward, engaging and free resources you can trust to support your child’s learning.

Learning House

Whether you are a homeschool parent, a parent of children in school, an educator, or a school looking for curriculum we are here to help you find the perfect resource to meet the educational needs of your students. With thousands of resources and over 25 years of experience, we can help you succeed.

Codespark

Unlock your child’s future with code. Accelerate your coding skills with step-by-step instructions from one of our expert teachers. Learn tips & tricks to expand your coding creativity with exclusive design templates, available only through our classes.

The Batner Bookstore

Textbooks, workbooks, study guides, course materials and literature for students.

Mystery Science

Mystery Science is an innovative, standards-aligned, hands-on curriculum designed to teach elementary school children how to think like scientists. It offers engaging, open-and-go lessons with step-by-step, hands-on activities that explore scientific phenomena using common classroom items

KiwiCo.com

KiwiCo is a monthly and bi-monthly subscription-based educational product for children of all ages and interests123. They offer a range of hands-on activity kits designed to engage kids in learning through fun and creative projects

The Good and the Beautiful

Free Free Homeschool Curriculum & Resources by the Good and the Beautiful. The Good and the Beautiful is leading a movement to return children to a love of wholesome literature that strengthens families and that creates beautiful hearts and minds. Free resources

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