School, clubs and homework can make weekdays full. Weekend lessons can work, with a plan for the gap.
Good weekend set-ups
| Set-up | Works for |
|---|---|
| Saturday + Sunday, 30 min each | Qaida and young children |
| Saturday + Sunday, 45–60 min each | Older children, Tajweed |
| One longer weekend lesson | Revision only, with strong weekday practice |
The weekday gap
Monday to Friday is five days. Without practice, much is forgotten. Plan:
- Mon, Wed, Thu: 10 minutes of the weekend task.
- Use recordings of the teacher.
- A chart on the fridge.
Best weekend times
- Mid-morning, after breakfast.
- Avoid late Sunday evening, when children are tired before school.
Watch for
- Weekend clashes: sports, parties, family visits.
- Missed weekends causing two-week gaps.
See one lesson a week and lessons per week.
Teacher’s tip: a 2-minute weekday voice note of your child reciting, sent to the teacher, keeps the connection going between weekend lessons.
Related: Working parents.
