Useful links regarding Islamic or Secular Learning are included in the following categories:

ISLAMIC GROUPS	ISLAM FOR KIDS	ISLAM FOR ADULTS	HOME SCHOOLING
SECULAR	EARLY EDUCATION	LIBRARIES	ISLAMIC DIRECTORIES

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ISLAMIC GROUPS:

• http://groups.yahoo.com/group/muslimsandhomeeducation/ - on-line Muslim home-schooling group
• http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ModernMuslimahMovement/  - sisters Islamic Group
• http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canadianmuslimlink/  - Islamic group for brothers and sisters serious about their deen; group monitored by sister Mariam.
• http://masjidadam.org/ - this is the masjid's site where I teach.

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RELATED BLOGS:

http://kidsstoriess.blogspot.com/ - here the kids publish their short-stories or poems; collected by sister Mariam

http://withkidsinmind.blogspot.com/ - some teaching tips and techniques are disccused here;

 

ISLAM FOR KIDS:

• http://islam4kids.com/i4k/  - Islam for Kids
• http://islamcan.com/  - has an Islamic short stories section for kids
• http://muslimheritage.com/  - Discover the Life and Works of Highly Educated Muslims throughoutMuslim History - excellent for adults too
• http://www.a2youth.com/index.html  - A2Youth - the Youth's Islamic Link - excellent articles/lectures for the older kids/teenagers
• http://www.islamisforyou.com/  - Muslim stories and info - useful for adults also
• http://www.missionislam.com/mission/index.htm  - Islam for Yonger Children
• http://www.newhorizonschool.org/islamicstories/list.htm  - Islamic Stories for Kids
• http://www.noorart.com/  - purchasing Islamic stories/books for kids
• http://www.salafitalk.net/st/uploads/aqeedah_1.doc  - Aqeeda for Children ~ Intro to Islam
• http://en.wathakker.net/flashes/ 

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ISLAM FOR ADULTS:

• http://islaam.com/  - extensive Islamic page, containing Islamic articles by scholars and audio section
• http://en.wathakker.net/flashes/ 
• http://islamhelpline.com/  - helpful in searching Islamic questions and answers, as well as daily Hadith section
• http://muslimstories.com/  - Muslims can read or submit stories for kids or adults from a Muslim perspective
• http://www.irf.net/irf/main.htm  - Islamic Research Foundation - based in India - very useful in Dawa due to its explanations of different religions
• http://www.searchtruth.com/  - excellent source for searching The Holy Qur'an and Hadeeth, as well audio section
• http://www.bilalphilips.com  - for the teenagers or adults interested in learning about Islam; also first Islamic University Online
• http://www.www.islamicfinder.org  - on-line directory of Islamic info
• http://www.islamtomorrow.com - very comprehensive subjects for all ages
• http://www.torontomuslims.com  - A Muslim directory for Torontonians
• http://www.islamcan.com  -Canadian Islamic Links
• http://www.madinaharabic.com/  ~ Arabic Made Easy
• http://www.alehsaan.com/online_courses/arabic_grammer/arabic_grammer_2005.html - Learn Arabic to Learn Qur'an
• http://www.aswatalislam.net/DisplayFilesP.aspx?TitleID=50025&TitleName=Dr._Israr_Ahmed  -  http://www.dar-us-salam.com/ - QUALITY ISLAMIC BOOKS 

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HOME-SCHOOLING:

parents should be aware that their children can obtain primary and secondary credits on-line, some of the schools being recognized by the Canadian government:

Schools/ High-Schools in Canada

• http://ilc.org/index2.html  - Independent Learning Centre - courses through correspondence offered in collaboration with TVO (Television Ontario), in English or French
• ICS Canada - http://www.icslearn.ca/highschool/index.html 
• Virtual High-School - Ontario - http://www.virtualhighschool.com/  - available since 1996

Home-schooling and Curriculum-Related

• http://groups.yahoo.com/group/muslimsandhomeeducation/  - on-line Muslim home-schooling group; includes numerous links useful to homeschoolers
• http://www.curriculumonline.gov.uk/default.htm  - British Curriculum On-Line
• http://www.flora.org/homeschool-ca/faq.html  - Flora- Canadian Home Based Learning Resource Page o http://www.homeschooling.com.au/  - Australian Curriculum On-line
• http://www.hslda.ca/default.aspx  - Home School Legal Defense Association o http://www.ontariohomeschool.org/highschool.html  - Ontario Federation of Teaching Parents
• http://talibiddeenjr.amanahwebs.com  - Home-schooling page with lots of free Islamic and non-Islamic printables for kids;

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SECULAR:

• http://about.com/  - search a category (Geography, History, etc.) and look for potential info * http://atozteacherstuff.com/  - for Teacher and Parents
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page  - WIKIPEDIA  the free on-line encyclopaedia ~ not reliable for Islamic info, but good for secular
• http://kidsspace.torontopubliclibrary.ca/readastory.html  - Read a Story at Toronto Public Library
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/index.shtml  - BBC - English Learning Page
• http://www.childrenslibrary.org/index.shtml  - Children On-line Library - with books in different languages and for different cultures
• http://www.curriculum.org/ - Ontario Secular Curriculum - grades 1-12
• http://www.lessonplanspage.com/  - lesson plans with different subjects
• http://www.linkslearning.org/Kids/_index.html  - sponsored by the US Department of Education
• http://www.math-drills.com/  - Free Math Worksheets in PDF Format
• http://www.m-w.com/  - Mariam Webster On-line Dictionary
• http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/ancientcivilizations.htm - Social Studies for Kids
• http://www.teachingtime.co.uk/  - Teaching Time to Kids - on-line games

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EARLY EDUCATION:

• http://www.childcarecanada.org  - exploring issues in Canadian childcare
• http://www.naturalchild.org  - The Natural Child Project - excellent Parenting Resource
• http://www.ed.gov/inits/americareads/educators_early.html  - Early Childhood and Literacy
• http://www.ed.gov/pubs/EarlyMath/index.html  - Early Math for Kids
• http://www.learningplanet.com/index.asp  - teaching alphabet to small kids
• http://www.starfall.com/  - teaching early reading skills

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LIBRARIES

• http://www.islamic-library.co.uk/  - Islamic on-line books and pamphlets available - very comprehensive
• http://www.islamic-e-library.com/index.html  -classical texts available for download with free registration

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ISLAMIC DIRECTORIES

• http://www.al-islami.com/  - comprehensive Islamic directory
• http://www.easyislam.com/  - Easy Islam Description: All Islamic literature as form of text and sound are available on EasyIslam.com
• http://www.my-muslim.com/  - Islamic portal directory, based in Kuala Lumpur - Indonesia - very comprehensive; includes free Islamic art-work;
• http://www.islamicport.com/index.html  - Islamic Port - comprehensive Islamic directory with many sections
• http://islamicunitstudies.wordpress.com/  - includes free Islamic unit studies
• http://www.2muslims.com/ - directory with numerous Islamic resources

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