Give thanks for life and another day of blessings! I promised a Sistren a list of webpages that are great for the youts while they are home whether being homeschooled or not. These sites have tons of learning activities that will allow them to spend time wisely and productively! They are all free except the first one.
www.abcmouse.com
www.PBSKids.org
www.sesamestreet.org
www.nickelodeon.com
www.turtlediary.com
www.kidslearningstation.com
www.uptoten.com
www.starfall.com
www.thekidzpage.com
www.funbrain.com
www.makemegenius.com
www.firstpalette.com
www.enchantedlearning.com
www.learninggamesforkids.com
www.abcya.com
www.learn4good.com
www.knowledgeadventure.com
www.kidsspell.com
www.kidsknowit.com
www.prongo.com
www.funschool.kaboose.com
www.cookie.com
www.kidspot.com
www.timeforkids.com
www.howstuffworks.com
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
http://kids.discovery.com/
Homeschooling is a part of RasTafari Livity because it has been proven that the enemy should not be allowed to raise and teach our youts on a daily basis - it is leading to the death of the young Black community through disease, gangs, drugs and mental degradation to name a few. Being anti-Babylon means that I and I are separated from them in as many ways as possible for InI. Ideally, and in the first creations of RasTafari autonomy namely Pinnacle and Bobo Hill, in everything RasTafari are to stand apart from Babylon - dress (we wear the royal robe or full covering and turban), food (we are supposed to be not just vegan but food producers), settlement (we are to live in the hills or country not concrete jungle) and spirituality and learning (become self taught to learn the hidden truths).
RASTAFARI are a SEPARATED PEOPLE. Dwelling away from society does not mean that InI neglect our children's education and just let them learn physical trade or planting (though such will allow them to provide for themselves and a family). It means that we take a very large interest in developing and nurturing their minds - teaching them academics as much as how to live in JAH's Iration. As parents InI have to be keen and livicated to their future as adults and leaders. It is not always possible for most of InI to truly separate in all of the ways I mentioned, not every I can live in the hills and plant the land, and many RasTafari have worthy talents and professions in urban dwelling which still are good works in their place.
So no matter what type of place you live, or what you do, homeschooling is the RasTa Mama's duty in any little way you can do it - teaching manners and the fruits of the Irit for example are homeschooling, teaching how to grow a flower or a vegetable is homeschooling, teaching your yout how to sew a skirt is homeschool, helping them write stories or reading a book together is homeschool. We have to look at our children and see what they need, what they respond to, and nurture those desires and imaginations. Even if they sometimes act like they aren't interested in something, never give it up. It will happen at the right time, and over time you will get the rewards of your child's learning.
And in that line of thought...
I have really been considering starting a Rastafari Mother's Homeschooling blog of sorts where I can post information such as these websites, and also share my lesson plans, my teaching ideas by subject, and more importantly my Rastafari themed worksheets and other worksheets. I really want to support the RasTafari Homeschooling community worldwide, but this is an undertaking that I will need other Sistren to contribute on: lesson plans, activities, pictures and worksheets, how to manage homeschooling multiple children, what your techniques and tricks are, how you get resources, how you plan your curriculum and samples of such - everything!
InI have to be serious and get organized just as the White community is - Australia and America I can think of. they always have their stuff together and they can make income while doing something so important. it is time RasTafari homeschoolers come together and form some kind of organization that can be both online and local chapters here in the West and in the East. Something that InI can use to fund raise and lead to the building of our own RasTafari learning centres where many of InI live together so that our youts can have a homeschool co-op community. I know that some Sistren already have access to such things where they live, please come forward and share what the I can!
Please message me if you are seriously interested in being a regular contributor to a Rastafari homeschooling blog - this is necessary my Sistren! InI need to support one another and make the RasTafari Wombman's presence known in the community!
On another note Look out for the Smocking Maxi Dress Tutorial that I will post here. It is already on YouTube.
RasTafari Blessings and Idance!
Ila
I really give thanks to this post! Here in Sweden we are not allowed to homeschool our children:(
ReplyDeleteAnd for that I have to think extra about giving them the truth they will never get from school. Sometimes
I get so tired of my children being so exposed to Babylon every day in school. But of course I have to keep my head cool
and realise I am still their teatcher!
Bless!
Peace Sis,
ReplyDeleteI myself am not a part of the Rasta community but I do enjoy your blog and learn much from your offerings. I support the coming together of other Rasta Sisters to build an online community blogging network. I pray that you find the support needed to get the network started. I offer my support and solidarity as another homeschool mother of color. Be Blessed.
Greetings This is Empress Asantewaa from Chicago. We have a homeschooling network for black children here. The group was co-founded by myself and another sister. I am willing to share what I have learned on this journey.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Empress Asantewaa! congratulations on such an achievement! schooling is a very big and serious job to take on. I would love to hear more and I am sure the sistren would too give thanks! everything.ila@gmail.com is my email
DeleteGreetings Empress Asantewaa! congratulations on such an achievement! schooling is a very big and serious job to take on. I would love to hear more and I am sure the sistren would too give thanks! everything.ila@gmail.com is my email
DeleteGreetings This is Empress Asantewaa from Chicago. We have a homeschooling network for black children here. The group was co-founded by myself and another sister. I am willing to share what I have learned on this journey.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to come across this post! I have a 4 year old boy who I began homeschooling this year and we live as Rasta's to the best of our ability. This post was so helpful! Did you ever end up posting any lesson plans or activities?
ReplyDeleteI'm a Trinbagonian married to a Jamaican living in the US. Im prepping myself to start homeschooling come January. I really need guidance. I don't want to fail my girls. I'm seeing everyday why homeschooling is best for my princesses. I really require guidance first through HIM then through my Sistars. Please and thank you, keep me updated. Bless!
ReplyDeleteGreetings sis. homeschool is a big commitment and takes organization and planning. always have a weekly planner set up where u record what u are doing. there are many blogs out there with teaching ideas and that sort of thing. I always recommend accessing your local school district syllabus for egllish and math especially, also look at the text books in stores and purchase a few because they have the curriculum. this is what i do with my children. my daughter started public school at eight but i still help her with extra lessons at home. my son is homeschooled and this is what i have continued to do for him. i buy books used in schools here for his age. I am still currently making worksheets as it is just me working on this project so it has been time consuming managing that and my business, teaching and running the home. it has taken a toll on my body and i have to be careful not to over work my hands which are very arthritic. So i hope my advice which is what I do helps - of course you can always log on to Teachers Pay Teachers and access many worksheets there as well. There are worksheets from Tribal Immunity and other afrocentric worksheets and books online just google that and you will find other sources. I am hoping come next year i will be able to post the first set. good luck and stay strong - and just be organized, firm and establish a routine that works for everyone
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