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My child made fast progress at first, but now seems stuck. What should we do?

Bloomtivo answers

A plateau after the first few months is common. Find the cause: harder material (Tajweed rules, longer surahs), less home practice, too much new work without revision, or lost motivation. Then act: ask the teacher for a 3-month plan with a measurable goal, restore 10 minutes of daily practice, and set a new milestone your child cares about.

Reviewed by Jihad Fathy, Bloomtivo teacher · Updated

The full answer

Progress often feels fast at the start, then slows. That doesn’t always mean something is wrong, but it should be checked.

Find the cause

CauseSignFix
Harder materialMoved from Qaida to Mushaf, or to Tajweed rulesNormal; progress is slower but deeper
Less home practicePractice dropped after the first weeksRestore 10 minutes daily
No revisionKeeps forgetting old workAdd a revision slot each day
Lost motivation“I don’t want to”New goal, rewards, variety
Unclear goalNeither you nor your child knows what’s nextAsk for a 3-month plan

Ask the teacher three questions

  1. “What exactly is my child working on now?”
  2. “What’s holding them back?”
  3. “What should they achieve in the next 3 months?”

Set a new milestone

  • Finish the Qaida by a set month.
  • Memorise a chosen surah, such as Al-Mulk.
  • Master one Tajweed rule.

Measure it

Use the monthly progress report and compare month to month. See using the progress report.

Teacher’s tip: record your child reading now, and play it next to a recording from three months ago. Progress that feels invisible day to day is often clear side by side.

Related: Is my child making progress?

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