15/07/2026
#16054
Assalamu Alaikum,
This message is for all mothers whose children are 4–5 years old and who are planning to send them to school.
I am a mother myself, as well as a teacher and educator with 12 years of experience in different educational institutions. I have also taught students from almost all the well-known schools in Aligarh, including Ayesha Tarin, Alberkaat, OIF, St. Fidelis, AIS, IMS, and many others.
As a teacher, one thing has always concerned me. Parents spend a huge amount on expensive schools, books, transportation, and other expenses, yet many children still struggle with basic learning. They often memorize information without truly understanding it.
I have taught students of Grade 4 and Grade 5 from reputed schools who could not read Hindi, Urdu, or English fluently. Many of them were unable to explain basic science concepts. For example, I recently asked a Grade 5 student what a balanced diet is and which foods contain calcium, but she did not know the answers.
Our schooling system usually starts with Play Group, Pre-Nursery, Nursery, KG, Senior KG, and UKG. Yet after spending four to five years in these classes, many children have learned little more than the English alphabet, counting up to 20, and the names of fruits, vegetables, and animals. When they enter Grade 1, they are still unable to read, write, or understand Hindi, English, or Urdu properly. Despite this, they are expected to study subjects like Science, Social Studies, and Computer Science.
The question is: How can a child understand concepts if they cannot first read and understand the language in which those concepts are taught?
With this concern in mind, I personally worked with my own children at home for two years and enrolled them directly into Grade 2. Alhamdulillah, today they can read, write, and understand Hindi, English, and Urdu very well. They are also performing excellently in school, read the Qur'an confidently, and understand concepts instead of simply memorizing them.
This experience inspired me to work on the idea of Home Schooling. While it may still be a relatively new concept in India, homeschooling is growing rapidly in many countries around the world.
With homeschooling, children can learn in the safety and comfort of their own home. Whether parents teach them themselves or hire a qualified teacher for just 1–2 hours a day, a child can often learn in one year what may otherwise take two or three years in a traditional school setting.
I have already worked on this approach and developed my own teaching plans and learning strategies. I am also training other teachers so that we can build a dedicated team and help more children and families benefit from this system.
Some of the benefits of homeschooling include:
- Saving both time and money.
- Avoiding the extra fees spent on several years of pre-school education.
- Reducing the stress of waking up early, travelling to school, spending 5–6 hours there, and completing homework at such a young age.
- Providing children with a relaxed, safe, and enjoyable learning environment.
- Focusing on strong reading, writing, understanding, and concept-building instead of rote memorization.
In my opinion, our current school system often places a burden on children that is beyond their age, yet the learning outcomes are still disappointing.
If my thoughts make sense to you and you agree with this approach, you may contact the group admin to obtain my contact number. I will be happy to discuss how I can help your child begin this learning journey.
JazakAllahu Khair.
