New to homeschooling? We can answer your questions
Our vision is to bring our strengths together to nurture a solid Muslim identity in our children so they can connect, collaborate, and contribute positively to our multicultural society by excelling in their unique talents and knowledge.
Windsor Essex Muslim Homeschoolers provides opportunities for local homeschooling families by organizing recurring and one-time events for moms and kids so all of us can bring forward our unique strengths to support each other in raising kids with strong Muslim values, character and identity.
New to Homeschooling? Need help figuring out where to start? Our veteran homeschooling moms can help you understand homeschool life. Book a free consultation with us, and we will connect you with a WEMH mentor.
Moms and guest speakers support fellow members in their homeschooling journey by sharing valuable experiences, ideas, and resources. We encourage members to ask questions and share advice in our dedicated Question Time.
Twice a week, we embark on an exciting journey through Arabic, Country Studies, and Tafsir in a safe, welcoming space. Children sharpen critical thinking, build public speaking confidence, collaborate with peers, and form meaningful connections along the way.
We regularly organize field trips to facilitate learning. Some of our trips include Chimzcuk Children’s Museum, Fire Station, Children's Safety Village, and Apple Picking. We also host clubs to encourage kids to actively engage in team dynamics, second-order thinking, and leadership exercises.
Our unstructured, child-led nature walks offer the environment to develop responsibility, curiosity, confidence, empathy, intuition, and leadership skills in our children while benefiting from the grounding and therapeutic effects of the forest.
Our members are connected with homeschoolers of other faith groups and occasionally collaborate with them to promote trust among disparate homeschooling communities while strengthening our kids' confidence in their Muslim identity.
WEMH is a volunteer-run support group for Windsor Essex County homeschooling families. It was founded in 2022 by three moms to unite local Muslim homeschoolers and reach out to the larger Muslim community to create awareness about education and homeschooling. All members uphold their unique learning philosophies and curriculums and organize events based on their interests and preferences.
It is legal to educate your children at home. If you are looking to do homeschooling Ontario government has specified the laws and requirements for home education here Education in Ontario: policy and program direction: Policy/Program Memorandum 131 | Ontario.ca
A lot of parents are reluctant because of how much for homeschool will have to be set aside. Some families do it for cheap without compromising their kids’ education. They do so by using free homeschool resources and community programs and libraries. You can find some of the resources on this page (Free and Fair Learning Resources | Facebook ) run by one of our founding members. Some families spend on high-end curricula and programs. You can find reviews on websites like this one Canadian Curriculum List for Homeschoolers (thecanadianhomeschooler.com), and also get help from our members in deciding which homeschool curriculum best suits your family’s needs and preferences.
You can homeschool highschool aged kids and get homeschool diploma through accredited programs like TVO ILC | Ontario's largest online high school and Virtual Learning Centre – Taking the E out of E-Learning at a very low cost. There are other private online schools as well, and you can explore community involvement (volunteer hours) opportunities in their locality.
Homeschooling is a good fit for many families and does not require any qualifications for parents. If you have a clear goal in mind, you are motivated to work towards that goal and are willing to give up some of your free time, you can easily pull it through. Each family’s dynamics are different and why homeschool is better for one family might be a turn-off for another. If you are on the fence, you can book a free consultation with us where one of our experienced members will assess your child’s needs and your circumstances, and advise you accordingly.
Contact us directly: info(at)wemh.ca
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