Course Outline: The Little Reader’s Steps

This curriculum balances fun with learning, using bite-sized lessons suitable for a 6-year-old’s energy levels.

Module 1: Meet the Letters (Alphabet & Makharij)

• Letter Recognition: Identifying the 29 letters and counting their dots (e.g., Baa has a dot below, Taa has two dots above).

• Sound Shapes: Learning which letters come from the throat and which come from the lips.

• Spot the Difference: Distinguishing between similar-looking letters (like Jeem, Haa, and Khaa).

Module 2: The Magic Signs (Harakat & Movements)

• The Three Movements: Introduction to Fatha (top), Kasra (bottom), and Damma (round loop).

• Sound Drills: Practice making short, crisp sounds without dragging them (e.g., ‘Ba’, ‘Bi’, ‘Bu’).

• Madd Letters: Learning to stretch sounds when they see Alif, Waw, or Ya.

Module 3: Holding Hands (Joining Letters)

• Changing Shapes: Understanding how letters look different when they are at the start, middle, or end of a word.

• Connection Practice: Reading 2-letter and 3-letter joined words.

• The Pause: Learning how to stop on a letter using the Sukoon sign.

Module 4: Reading & Memorization

• Spelling Method: Using the “Hajje” method to spell out difficult words.

• Short Surahs: Memorizing the 4 Quls (Kafirun, Ikhlas, Falaq, Nas) with correct pronunciation.

• Daily Duas: Learning the Dua for eating, sleeping, and waking up.