Bayt Al-Quran: Noorani Qaida-Lesson#22| Friday
Learning the Letters : شِ (Sheen), صِ (Saad), and ضِ (Ḍwaad) in Focus!
Dear Parents and Curious Little Learners,
Welcome to Lesson#22 of our Noorani Qaida journey — we’re inching closer to Arabic reading confidence, one new sound at a time! In today’s exciting lesson, we meet three remarkable letters: شِ (Sheen), صِ (Saad), and ضِ (Ḍwaad) — each carrying the Kasrah vowel (** ـِ **) that gives them a light “i” sound beneath.
Sheen brings a soft “sh” sound — like a whisper or the beginning of a bedtime story. Saad steps forward with depth and clarity, a letter that loves to stand tall and firm. And then we have Ḍwaad — one of the most unique letters in the Arabic language! It may feel tricky at first, but mastering it is like earning a golden badge in your child’s reading journey.
As we explore these sounds, your child will practice listening, tracing, reading, and even matching letters to their correct Kasrah forms. It's all part of building a strong, joyful foundation in Arabic phonics.
Let’s celebrate today’s lesson with curiosity, creativity, and confidence. You’re doing an amazing job guiding your child through every sound — may Allah make this journey one full of barakah and joyful discoveries! Let’s start!
Key Learning Objectives:
Recognize and pronounce the letters شِ, صِ, and ضِ correctly with the Kasrah ( ـِ ) sound.
Understand the unique pronunciation of the emphatic letters ص and ض, especially when paired with Kasrah.
Strengthen visual identification of the letter shapes and their diacritical marks.
Improve phonemic awareness by connecting each letter to its correct “i” sound.
Practice proper articulation through fun repetition and audio exercises.
Develop fine motor skills by tracing and writing the letters with Kasrah.
Build confidence in reading simple, vowel-marked letter combinations.
Reinforce learning with play-based activities and worksheets provided.
🎥 Watch Today’s Lesson Video:
Let’s Play with Kasrah – Activity Sheet Time!
Get ready for another exciting practice adventure! To go along with today’s Kasrah lesson, we’ve prepared a bright and engaging Activity Sheet that brings شِ, صِ, and ضِ to life. Through hands-on tracing, matching, and reading fun, your little learner will strengthen their recognition of these letters while practicing their soft “i” sounds.
From colouring their favourite letter to racing to find the correct Kasrah match — every page is designed to feel like a game while reinforcing real learning. Print it out, grab some crayons or markers, and let your child explore these beautiful Arabic sounds with joy and confidence.
Playful Activities
1. “Kasrah Sound Safari”
Hide letter cards with شِ, صِ, and ضِ around the room. Call out a sound (like “ṣi”) and have your child search and bring back the correct letter. Add extra fun by giving clues like “It makes the same sound as the word صِبْيَان (children)!”
2. “Scribble & Say” Challenge
Provide your child with a whiteboard or chalkboard. Say a letter with Kasrah (e.g., "شِ") and ask them to write it quickly — but neatly! Then have them say the sound out loud and use it in a made-up “nonsense word” to boost fluency and creativity.
3. “Kasrah Art Match”
Draw simple objects that start with each sound (e.g., شِمس for شِ, صِبْيَان for صِ, ضِرْس for ضِ). Let your child match the picture to the correct Kasrah letter and then color it in. Bonus: Try making a mini flipbook together!
We’d Love to Hear From You!
How did your child enjoy discovering the new Kasrah sounds of شِ, صِ, and ضِ in today’s lesson? Whether it was a moment of laughter during the Sound Safari or the proud grin after tracing their very first ضِ — we’d love to hear all about it!
Teacher Noura is always excited to celebrate your child’s milestones. Feel free to send in a comment, a picture of their activity sheet, or even a short video. She loves connecting with families and sharing little notes of encouragement, inshaAllah.
Every Kasrah sound your child masters is another beautiful step in their journey to reading Arabic with fluency, confidence, and joy. You’re doing something truly meaningful — one letter, one sound, one smile at a time!