Looking for a fun and easy way to keep kids entertainment during school breaks? An indoor relay race is the perfect indoor activity for a cold winter day or any other time when you want to stay indoors. Everything I needed to set up this indoor activity was purchased from either the dollar store, createdContinue reading “7 Activities for an Indoor Relay Race”
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Ami’s Vanilla Choco Chip Pancakes
This is a recipe tweaked by my 9 year old daughter for her favorite pancakes. It’s easy for kids to make and tastes delicious. The easy to follow instructions written below are written with young kids in mind. Attached to the bottom of the post, you will find the printable version of the recipe. PleaseContinue reading “Ami’s Vanilla Choco Chip Pancakes”
Cheque please …
One day we went out to breakfast and the kids offered to pay their own bill. I don’t think they thought it through because they quickly tried to retract their words but it was too late. The wheels in my head were already turning and I decided to make their into a learning activity. Why teach them about money if they can never apply it. So, they were asked …
Getting the job done, TOGETHER
When sticking the kids in front of a TV or handing them a device isn’t an option, you learn to entertain your kids and get things done. So when I had to put together a drawer chest for the girls room, we decided to do it together when my son and husband were out runningContinue reading “Getting the job done, TOGETHER”
5 pillars of Islam lesson – part 1
As part of our Islamic school Fiqh class, we are learning the 5 pillars of Islam. Understanding the pillars of Islam is one of our first and most important lesson in our homeschool. To allow the children to form a solid foundation, it is important to introduce the pillars slowly, one at a time, givingContinue reading “5 pillars of Islam lesson – part 1”
My Mommy Bag
As a kid, I remember watching the classic Marry Poppins and falling in love with her never ending magic bag. I loved the idea of having a fun bag and being able to pull out activities upon activities to keep the Little ones happily engaged. This was my inspiration for what I like to callContinue reading “My Mommy Bag”
Teaching my 7 year old to make Tea/Chai
I’ve recently taught my 7 year old to make tea for us. Tea or as the south Asians call it, “Chai” is a staple in almost all south Asian homes. And learning to make tea is like a right to passage for my family. My husband and I had been discussing the possibility of teachingContinue reading “Teaching my 7 year old to make Tea/Chai”