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Here are 5 ways on how to teach Arabic letters to your children. Some recommendations on products and resources are available for purchase here. However, do take note that every child is different. We hope you and your child enjoy the process!
Let's begin with reading alphabet books!
It's never too early to read books to your child! You may start reading to him/her as early as 1 month old. Our Touch-and-Feel Alif Ba Ta board book is exactly what you need. Let your young one have a sensory experience with each letter that has been paired with an everyday Islamic/Arabic word, illustrated with adorable pictures that will delight your baby's eyes.
Textured Flashcards
Flashcards is a MUST when teaching alphabet letters. Here's how you can use it:
1) Introducing: This is what we call as 'this is' period, which you show and introduce each letter together with the sound. Let them trace and feel the letters using textured flashcards.
2) Association: This is the part where you can start to ask them to identify the letters using simple games. For example, please pick up the alif letter and paste it on the whiteboard. This is 'show me' stage.
If it is too hard for them, repeat the first stage.
3) Recall: Once they have mastered the two stages, you may proceed to 'what is this' period. Place the letter in front of your child and say 'Can you trace this letter and tell me what letter is this?'
When you use textured flashcards, you are teaching them 3 things: the shape of the letter, the feel of its shape and how it is written, and the sound of the letter pronounced.
Alphabet Puzzles
Another way to encourage your child to recognize the letters is by playing alphabet puzzles. Our alphabet wooden puzzle is an amazing tool to teach Arabic alphabets. It is big and chunky, easy for your child to grip and place the letters on the board. It has pictures that are associated with each letter, a good way to practice vocabulary too!
Sensory Activities
Some children may need repetition and more time to learn each letter. You can try to incorporate sensory play into learning alphabet letters. Through meaningful play and repetitive exposure, they will be able to pick up the letter names with sound. My First Arabic Activity Pack is colourful and durable, a perfect set to be used for sensory play. It has sorting sheets and writing cards too!
Let's do this!
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(Source: teachingmama.org)