Arabic
Listening first, reading second, writing third. The goal is access to the Qur'an, not fluency.
Guides
- How to Teach Arabic to Toddlers at Home (Even If You Don't Speak It) A gentle, screen-free way to bring Arabic into your toddler's day: everyday words, letter sounds through play, a letter-of-the-week plan, and Qur'an by ear.
- Teaching Arabic at Home: A Gentle Start for Young Children Arabic is the language of the Quran. Here is how to introduce it to your children in a way that feels natural and joyful.
Printables and tools
- Arabic Alphabet FlashcardsFree pack
Cut-and-use Arabic letter flashcards for home practice sessions.
- Arabic Alphabet ChartPDF
Arabic alphabet chart with clear letters for toddlers and early primary.
- Arabic Handwriting PracticePDF
Arabic handwriting practice pages for early writers at home.
- Arabic letter tracingPDF
Trace Arabic letters with dotted guides.
- Sentence tracing (Arabic + English)PDF
Short sentences to trace, ages 4–8.
How we teach it
- Listening phase (3–6)
- Quran recitation, simple Arabic phrases spoken at home, and saying the alphabet aloud together (without a tune). The child learns the sound of the letters before they learn their names. The Arabic Alphabet Chart is a good wall reference.
- Reading phase (6–9)
- Letter recognition, harakat, sukun, shaddah, and reading simple words. The goal is to read the Quran with proper pronunciation. Most children can achieve this in 6–12 months of consistent practice.
- Comprehension phase (10+)
- Short texts, comprehension questions, and basic grammar (nahw and sarf). The child understands what they are reading in the Quran.
- Curricula we trust
- The Arabic course at Markaz Ibn Al-Qayyim (which Umm Aishah completed) is our reference. For children, we start with the Arabic alphabet and simple words, using books without pictures of people or animals.
- Daily practice
- 5–10 minutes of Arabic per day is enough for the first two years. Consistency matters more than duration. Read one line, say one letter, repeat.
- When to start writing
- Writing comes last — after the child can read comfortably. Rushing to write before reading is a waste of effort. The Arabic Alphabet Chart supports both.