Set up a study corner
- Choose a quiet spot, away from the television and the kitchen
- Prop the tablet or laptop at eye level so the child is not slouching over a screen
- Keep the mushaf or Qaida, a pencil and a notebook beside them
- Charge the device and test the internet a few minutes before class
- Headphones help in a busy home, but check that the teacher can hear your child clearly
Build a routine
Children focus better when class is part of the daily pattern, not a surprise. Choose a slot after school, snack and rest, and try to keep it the same each day. Our time finder shows what a class time looks like across Gulf countries, so you can choose a slot that works for your family.
During class: be present, not hovering
- Stay in the room or nearby, so the child knows you care about the class
- Do not answer for your child or interrupt the teacher
- Keep siblings and screens away
- Let your child hold their own book and point to the words
After class: ten minutes of follow-up
Ask your child what the teacher corrected and have them recite it once more to you. Short, immediate practice fixes corrections far better than waiting for the next class.
If your child resists
- Keep sessions short and consistent rather than long and tiring
- Praise effort specifically: 'I liked how carefully you said that letter'
- Talk to the teacher — a change of pace or a different teaching style may help
- Check the timing; a child who is tired or hungry will not focus at any age