Six weeks without practice is a long time for a 6-year-old. The good news is that the letters are not gone; they just need waking up.
Day 1: the quick test
Show all 28 letters on cards, one at a time, in a mixed order. Make two piles: “I know it” and “I forgot”. Keep it light and game-like.
Weeks 1–3: revise by family
| Days | Family |
|---|---|
| 1–2 | ا ب ت ث |
| 3–4 | ج ح خ |
| 5–6 | د ذ ر ز |
| 7–8 | س ش ص ض |
| 9–10 | ط ظ ع غ |
| 11–12 | ف ق ك ل |
| 13–14 | م ن ه و ي |
Skip any family your child already knows well.
The 5-minute routine
- Show the family on cards.
- Your child says each sound.
- Trace or write each one once.
- Quick mixed test of all letters so far.
Next holiday: prevent it
- 5 minutes a day of a letter game: letter hunt, flashcards or writing names.
- Keep weekly lessons going if possible, even at a lighter pace.
Teacher’s tip: tell the teacher about the gap. A teacher can do a quick check in the first lesson and focus only on the forgotten letters.
Related: Shape-family alphabet plan.
