Tajweed for Kids: Instill a love for the Quran in young learners with an engaging and simplified approach.
The Tajweed curriculum for beginner children aims to instill a love for correctly reciting the Holy Qur’an from an early age and to establish a strong foundation in proper Arabic pronunciation according to the well-known rules of Tajweed. The program follows a gradual and practical approach to help students reach an advanced level of recitation and precise application of Tajweed rules.
Curriculum Objectives:
Enable children to pronounce Arabic letters correctly from their proper articulation points.
Introduce essential Tajweed rules in a simplified and child-friendly manner.
Provide regular practical recitation sessions to reinforce learned rules.
Strengthen children’s connection with the Qur’an and encourage reflection on its meanings.
Teaching Methodology:
Use interactive methods such as group repetition, educational songs, and flashcards.
Incorporate coloring and hands-on activities to solidify understanding.
Conduct group and individual reading with immediate correction of mistakes.
Apply continuous and engaging assessments to motivate learners.
Curriculum Contents (Topics Covered):
1. Articulation points and characteristics of letters
2. Rules of Noon Saakin and Tanween (Clear pronunciation, Merging, Conversion, Concealment)
3. Rules of Meem Saakin
4. Types of elongation (Natural and Secondary elongations)
5. Rules of Emphasis and Lightness
6. Rules of stopping and starting
7. Practical application using short surahs and gradually longer ones
8. Regular review and model recitations with memorization
Program Outcomes: By the end of the curriculum, students will be able to recite the Qur’an accurately and fluently, having mastered the fundamental rules of Tajweed both theoretically and practically. They will be well-prepared to continue advanced learning and participate in Qur’anic competitions or recitation events.
