My child is starting Reception. Should we keep up Quran lessons in the first term?

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Yes, but lighter. Children starting school at 4 or 5 are often exhausted in the first term. Keep one or two short lessons a week (about 30 minutes) at a time they are fresh, such as weekend mornings, plus a few minutes of listening at bedtime. Increase again after the first term once they’ve settled. Starting Reception is a huge change. Many children come home very tired, hungry and emotional in the first weeks.What to expectTiredness and meltdowns after school, especially September to December.Less patience for extra activities.More bugs and colds.A gentle plan for the first termWhenWhatWeekdaysNo lesson, or one short one at a good time; 5 minutes of listening at bedtimeWeekendOne 30-minute lesson in the morningAfter the first termGradually add a second lessonGood times vs bad timesAvoid: straight after school, late evening.Better: weekend mornings; after a snack and a rest on a weekday.Keep it funShort surahs with actions.Qaida letters as games.Lots of praise; no pressure.Don’t stop completelyStopping for months can make restarting harder. A small, steady amount keeps the habit alive.Teacher’s tip: tell the teacher your child has just started school. A good teacher will plan shorter, livelier activities for those first months.Related: Lesson length for a 5-year-old and Qaida at 4.

When	What
Weekdays	No lesson, or one short one at a good time; 5 minutes of listening at bedtime
Weekend	One 30-minute lesson in the morning
After the first term	Gradually add a second lesson

My child is starting Reception. Should we keep up Quran lessons in the first term?

What to expect

A gentle plan for the first term

Good times vs bad times

Keep it fun

Don’t stop completely

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