Bayt Al-Quran: Noorani Qaida-Lesson#23| Monday
Leaning the Letters: طِ (Twaa), ظِ (Zwaa), and عِ (Ain) with Kasrah
Dear Parents and Little Learners,
Welcome to Lesson 23 of our Noorani Qaida adventure — today, we meet three very special letters: طِ (Twaa), ظِ (Zwaa), and عِ (Ain), each carrying the light and lively Kasrah sound (ــِ) beneath them.
These letters are deep and bold — the kind that seem to speak from the chest rather than the lips! طِ comes out strong and clear like a drumbeat, ظِ feels sharp and confident like a shining sword, and عِ — oh, what a letter! It has a unique sound that might take a little extra practice, but once mastered, it becomes a favorite for many young learners. That little Kasrah under ع helps soften it into a bright, playful “i” sound: عِ.
In this lesson, your child will get to know the special personalities of these letters — how they sound, how they feel, and how to shape them with care. Through guided repetition, joyful tracing, and fun exercises, they’ll begin to build not just reading skills, but a deeper connection to the rhythm and beauty of Arabic.
Let’s take this exciting step together — one sound, one smile, and one letter at a time! Let’s Start!
Key Learning Objectives
Recognize the Arabic letters ط, ظ, and ع in their isolated forms.
Correctly pronounce طِ, ظِ, and عِ with the Kasrah (ــِ) vowel.
Understand the deeper, more emphatic sound of ط and ظ, and the unique throat sound of ع.
Strengthen letter-sound association through guided repetition and oral practice.
Practice tracing the shapes of these letters with Kasrah for improved writing and recognition.
Build fluency by identifying these sounds in simple syllables or combinations.
Boost confidence in handling more complex and emphatic Arabic letters through engaging activities.
🎥 Watch Today’s Lesson Video:
Let’s Practice with the Kasrah Crew – Activity Sheet Time!
To help your child truly master today’s bold and brilliant letters — طِ, ظِ, and عِ — we’ve created a fun, colorful Kasrah Activity Sheet designed for hands-on learning and joyful review.
Inside, you’ll find engaging exercises to:
Practice the tricky-but-fun sounds of طِ, ظِ, and عِ
Trace each letter with the Kasrah for better muscle memory
Match letters to their sounds in mini-games
Read simple letter combinations for a confident reading boost
This sheet is perfect for post-lesson revision, quiet-time engagement, or even a friendly "sound challenge" with siblings. So grab some crayons, print it out, and watch your child light up as these strong new letters become familiar friends, inshaAllah.
Some Fun Activities
1. “Shape & Sound Clay Time”
Give your child some playdough or clay and ask them to form the shapes of ط, ظ, and ع. As they mold each letter, they’ll say the sound aloud with Kasrah (e.g., “طِ... طِ...”). This builds tactile memory and pronunciation together!
2. “Letter Voice Detective”
Play a listening game where you say short letter sounds or syllables — sometimes the correct ones (طِ, ظِ, عِ), and sometimes random ones (بِ, جِ, etc.). Your child must act like a “detective” and only clap or raise a hand when they hear today’s Kasrah letters.
3. “Kasrah Puzzle Match”
Cut out letter cards (طِ, ظِ, عِ) and separate the letter from its Kasrah symbol (ــِ). Mix them up and let your child match each letter with its correct Kasrah mark. You can turn this into a timed challenge for extra fun!
We’d Love to Hear From You!
How did your child enjoy exploring the bold sounds of طِ, ظِ, and عِ today? Whether it was a moment of excitement during the clay letter craft or a proud “aha!” while matching sounds — we’d be delighted to hear all about it!
Feel free to send us a quick comment, a photo of their worksheet, or even a little video. Teacher Noura would love to celebrate their progress and send a special message of encouragement, inshaAllah.
Every time your child masters a new sound, they’re growing more confident in recognizing Arabic letters, connecting those shapes to sounds, and stepping closer to joyful, fluent Quran reading. You’re doing something truly beautiful — one letter, one sound, and one smile at a time. Keep going — we’re cheering you on!