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"Families are like branches on a tree. We grow in

"Families are like branches on a tree. We grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one." ~ Unknown⠀
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Being 3000 miles away from my family has always been hard… the pandemic made it almost unbearable. ⠀
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Here is my younger brother, back in the summer of 2019, when he came to Qatar to visit us. ⠀
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He had finished his GCSEs, and I was thrilled to show him around Qatar and spend some quality time with him. ⠀
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My kids also loved playing with him and developing a strong bond, alhamdulillah.⠀
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We are all excited to hopefully make it home for good this year - Bismillah!⠀
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Here’s to future memories with my amazing family, inshaAllah 💕⠀
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Do you agree with Agatha Christie? Are schools suf

Do you agree with Agatha Christie? Are schools suffocating creativity? ⠀
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To my beautiful daughter,⠀ ⠀ I pray you grow u

To my beautiful daughter,⠀
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I pray you grow up to know your worth. To know never to settle for someone else’s opinion of you. I pray you grow with strength and confidence in who you are and the beautiful soul God has given you. ⠀
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I want you to know how special you are - your beautiful smile, intelligent mind, compassionate heart, and sweet soul. ⠀
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You’re a social butterfly who has been caged by this pandemic, and even though your soul has cried out for help over this past year, you still laugh, smile, play, and love those around you. ⠀
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Your mind yearns for a creative spark, a spark that fizzled out when drowned by online learning. But you still seek pleasure and comfort in books, stories, and painting. ⠀
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Your love of learning has been battered and bruised in this storm, but you have kept a small bud alive. ⠀
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And it’s starting to grow again. ⠀
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My darling Layla, you’ve inspired me this year. Inspired me to keep smiling when times are tough and keep on loving when things feel hopeless. ⠀
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Happy birthday, my Lily Flower 🌺 ⠀
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Love Mama 💕⠀
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There have been a few new faces here, so I want to

There have been a few new faces here, so I want to re-introduce myself and explain the purpose behind Our Daily Wonders.

My name is Khadijah (on the far right of this photo). I was born Catholic and reverted to Islam along with my mum (seated next to me) and my little brother when I was just 8 years old.

After my mum remarried, she gave me another 4 awesome siblings. My two sisters are also in this photo.

I was always taught that family, and the memories you share, are some of the most important things in life.

My mother is an incredible woman and I’m still learning from her - how to put my children first and protect them.

Enter Our Daily Wonders. I’m building the blog as a representation of all the different elements that make me the mother I am and the person I am.

Whether that’s through making memories, dedicating time for my own interests, or taking charge of my children’s education.

My family made me the mother I am today.

Our Daily Wonders and the blog posts it contains may change and evolve over time. Because that’s motherhood. We learn, we develop, we change.

I hope you enjoy the content of the website as I continue to add to it.

Sending love to all the families out there. Stick together even when it’s hard. You only have a limited time to make those memories together

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DISCUSSION TIME: SLEEPOVERS!⠀ ⠀ I was about 13

DISCUSSION TIME: SLEEPOVERS!⠀
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I was about 13 before I was allowed my first sleepover at a friend's house. Family members were fine, but when it came to sleeping at a friend's house, my mum became very "strict".⠀
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Obviously, now I'm a mother myself I understand my mum was completely and utterly justified! ⠀
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However, there is a growing trend where children a lot younger than 13 are allowed to sleep over at their friend's house. Is 13 too old?⠀
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Where do you stand? Do you allow your children to sleep at a friend's house? Do you have any rules in place? Put your thoughts in the comments below and let's chat!⠀
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You don't need to wait until the kids are away bef

You don't need to wait until the kids are away before you find time to read. ⠀
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Let them SEE you read. There will be moment when children are working, playing or otherwise being children, when you will have time to pull out a book and read. ⠀
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Sure, you may only read a couple of sentences before you get interrupted, but you're still READING. ⠀
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It is so important for children to see you reading. As we know, they learn by example. ⠀
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When I sit with my youngest, there are usually moments when she has to write something or complete a task. Instead of sitting next to her flicking through my phone, I keep a book handy so I can turn to it when she has her task to do. ⠀
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I want my children to remember seeing me holding a book, not scrolling through my phone (which I do WAY too much at the moment!)⠀
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When do you find moments to read in the day? Let me know in the comments!⠀
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"No child LIKES to learn."⠀ ⠀ This was said to

"No child LIKES to learn."⠀
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This was said to me by a teacher. ⠀
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I was discussing the benefits of home education and how it grants us the freedom to learn based on the child's interests, rather than the compatibility of a class of 18-24 children. ⠀
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"Children thrive so much better when they enjoy learning. They remember more and they're eager for more. It reduces the chance of them being bored or fed-up," I said.⠀
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"But no child LIKES to learn. They have to learn work ethic, to work even when they don't want to," I was told. ⠀
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I stared at the teacher in shock. ⠀
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"Well, that's a very sad thought, don't you think?" I responded and left the conversation there. ⠀
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The truth is, LOADS of children love to learn! Why? Because they have positive learning experiences. The chance of "switching off" is minimal. The habit of getting bored and restless is less likely to develop when the child truly enjoys their learning. ⠀
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Otherwise we would have a workforce filled with school graduates with strong and resilient work ethics. ⠀
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But we don't. ⠀
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We do, however, have HOME EDUCATED children with strong and resilient work ethics. Children who grow up LOVING their learning journey. ⠀
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"Where's Khalid?" I asked glancing through all the

"Where's Khalid?" I asked glancing through all the rooms as I went. ⠀
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A shrug of the shoulders was the only response I got from other family members deep in concentration as they worked. ⠀
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It was 2 minutes until Khalid's next online lesson, and I assumed he was hiding again. After learning online for over a year, my little 8-year-old had officially run out of steam. ⠀
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"Just a few more months," I was constantly reassuring him. When I could find him, that is. ⠀
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I continued my search through the house and then stopped suddenly at my patio doors. ⠀
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There he was. Sat outside, laptop and headset at the ready, water in a travel cup beside him, waiting patiently for his lesson to start. ⠀
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You see, children KNOW what they need. Khalid knew being glued to his laptop all day wasn't ideal. His instincts kicked in and told him what he needed - get outdoors. Get some fresh air. ⠀
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I took this photo as a reminder: Children have instincts too. Learn to have faith and trust them.⠀
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Head over to the link in my bio to read the latest

Head over to the link in my bio to read the latest blog post - How to have a conversation with children about Palestine.⠀
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🇵🇸 How to have a positive, constructive conversation with your children⠀
🇵🇸 Which books can help your children learn more⠀
🇵🇸 Where to shop for Palestinian products⠀
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Consider including a Palestine unit study or activities to help your children process and learn about the beautiful country that is Palestine 💕⠀
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Anyone else feeling like this?
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HOW DO YOU TEACH CRITICAL THINKING? Teaching our

HOW DO YOU TEACH CRITICAL THINKING?

Teaching our children to think for themselves is easier than you realise. Children have an innate ability to know their own mind!

We just have to protect it. Follow these tips to encourage critical thinking:

🧐 READ EVERYTHING. Let your children decide which books they’d like to read. You are the facilitator. Provide a decent collection, then let them choose.

🧐 DISCUSS WHAT THEY’VE READ. Discussions sparked by good books are what makes reading an enchanting activity for children. Let them develop their own thoughts and share them with you.

🧐 TALK ABOUT THE WORLD. Children often hear snippets of information about what’s happening in the world. Invite them into the conversation and let them share their own thoughts and opinions.

🧐 THE POWER OF PLAY. Playing is how children’s minds process information they’ve been exposed to throughout the day. Let them play and allow them to absorb what they have learnt.

🧐 GET OUTSIDE. Just like you shouldn’t underestimate the power of play, don’t underestimate the ability of fresh air and exercise to provide clarity to a chaotic mind. Get your children outside and let their minds process their thoughts and emotions.

💭 How do you encourage critical thinking in your home? Which books do you love to read and discuss with your children?

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When your child takes your phone whilst you're pra

When your child takes your phone whilst you're praying...⠀
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Another #throughtheireyes post for you! Again, by my daughter (future photographer, maybe??)⠀
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Whilst I prayed, Layla sat happily beside me for the first few minutes and then wandered off behind me. Once I'd finished, I turned around to find her pointing my phone at me and shouting: "Say cheese!"⠀
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Tag me in your child's photography moments!⠀
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“Mummy, why are there more white people in the w

“Mummy, why are there more white people in the world?”

I turned in shock to my little 8 yr old as he sat in the back of the car playing with his Lego Batman key ring.

“Why do you think there are more white people?” I asked.

“Because nearly all the superheroes are white and most of the people on TV are white. Hardly any of them look like me.”

Here, people, right here is why representation matters.

As a white, British, non-Muslim child, I never experienced these emotions growing up. My dolls looked like me, and I didn’t think it was a big deal.

When I became Muslim in my teens, I started to notice the lack of representation for Muslims.

Then I gave birth to 3 beautiful babies with Jamaican and Zambian heritage.

And suddenly the toy store became a sinister place.

Layla cried because her hair “didn’t look like Barbie’s” and my son thought only white people can be superheroes.

But things are slowly changing. Diverse representation is becoming a priority, a small one, yes. But it’s there.

So, here on Our Daily Wonders, I’d like to give shoutouts and reviews for toys, books, movies and shows that provide decent representation for my children.

Comment below if you’ve also found the search for representation a struggle!
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ON THE BLOG: SPACE-THEMED ACTIVITIES & PRODUCTS⠀

ON THE BLOG: SPACE-THEMED ACTIVITIES & PRODUCTS⠀
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Check the link in my bio for the latest blog post. Activities, books, games, and Netflix shows all for #SpaceDay!⠀
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My little sister dreams of being the first woman on Mars, my eldest son loves reading about the mysteries of black holes, and my daughter just received a Barbie astronaut for her Ramadan gift!⠀
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Do your kids love space? Let me know in the comments!⠀
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🌗 6 FUN & EASY SPACE DAY ACTIVITIES 🌓 ⠀
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Space is probably the most enjoyable topic for little ones to enjoy. This Space Day, try these fun and easy activities:⠀
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🌚 Make a telescope out of kitchen rolls or toilet rolls. tape them together and paint, colour in, decorate with stickers, glitter - anything you want! Go out after sunset and see what you can spy in the sky!⠀
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THE UNIVERSE - A fascinating series of documentaries about the universe would be perfect for older children. ⠀
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS RIDES AGAIN: KIDS IN SPACE - Even as adults we remember the wonder of The Magic School Bus. This new series has a 45-minute special all about space! All your children can enjoy this one. ⠀
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✨ DISNEY LEARNING WORKBOOKS ✨ Earlier this we

✨ DISNEY LEARNING WORKBOOKS ✨

Earlier this week, I shared a reel showing the themed workbooks Layla has been loving recently.

Unlike her older brother, Layla loves writing and working through an activity book. This collection of Disney Learning books from @scholastic_uk have been game-changers this year.

When Layla became increasingly frustrated with online learning, her eyes lit up when I gave her these books. Layla loves "playing with numbers" and "reading something fun". These activity books tick both of those criteria and she looks forward to them each day.

The Sofia the First books support ages 5-6 and include reading comprehension, addition and subtraction.

The Frozen books support ages 6-7 and include the same subjects as Sofia the First, but also includes a book for English Grammar.

Both series support the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 in the UK.

Swipe across to see inside!

Do you use workbooks in your homeschool?

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It’s #TeacherAppreciationDay! Even though I pla

It’s #TeacherAppreciationDay!

Even though I plant myself firmly in the pro-homeschool category, I don’t class myself as anti-school.

This year has been hard for my children as they have been schooling online since March 2020. We’ve had tears, tantrums and a whole lot of overwhelm.

So, this #TeacherAppreciationDay, I want to thank the very special teacher who empathised with my son’s feelings, adjusted the lessons and requirements accordingly and still managed to keep my son inspired and eager to learn!

Here is my eldest son who spent two days researching and trialling different ways to make a boat based on a project sent by his teacher.

It was a truly wonderful moment when he figured it out and was one of the few times we felt the brilliant buzz of excitement we used to get with homeschooling.
My son has had a fantastic year and we thank you 🙏🏼

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Inspired by @sarah_b_thats_me 💕 #throughtheire

Inspired by @sarah_b_thats_me 💕

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This photo was taken by my daughter a few months ago. We were at the golf club whilst my boys practiced, and Layla wanted to practice her writing instead. I was busy with the boys and when I came back, Layla had taken my phone and snapped this picture by herself.

“I was proud of my writing, so I took a picture,” she declared with a smile.

You go, baby girl 🥰🥰🥰

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