Five things that slow a child down in Noorani Qaida
By Zubair Sattar, founder of Online Quran Learnings · Updated · 3 min read
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The short answer
Children usually get stuck in Noorani Qaida for five reasons: rushing to new pages, reading from memory instead of the page, mixing up similar sounds, long gaps between classes, and no review of old lessons. All five are easy to fix with steady, one-to-one teaching.
The five common problems
- Rushing aheadMoving on before a page is solid. Fix: only move on when the page is read cleanly.
- Reading from memoryThe child knows the page by heart and stops looking. Fix: the teacher points to letters out of order.
- Mixed-up soundsSimilar letters blur together. Fix: practise those pairs side by side.
- Long gapsA missed week or two undoes progress. Fix: keep classes regular, even if fewer.
- No reviewOld lessons fade. Fix: a two-minute review at the start of every class.
Is my child behind?
Probably not. Children move at different speeds. If your child seems stuck on the same page for weeks, ask the teacher what the problem is. A clear answer is a good sign. Read how long Noorani Qaida takes.
Quick questions
My child forgets letters from last week. Is that normal?
Yes, especially for young children. A short review at the start of each class fixes it.
Should we go back to the start?
Not usually. The teacher goes back only to the lessons that need it.
