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What Quran games can we play at home with our children?

Bloomtivo answers

Quick games make Quran practice fun: “Finish the verse” (you start, they finish), letter hunts in the Mushaf, surah bingo, a “teach the teacher” role swap, and a revision jar with surah names to pick. Keep each game to 5–10 minutes and always handle the Mushaf respectfully.

Reviewed by Omar Saeed, Bloomtivo teacher · Updated

The full answer

Games by stage

GameBest forHow to play
Letter huntQaida stageFind every ب on one page of the Qaida
Finish the verseMemorising short surahsYou say the start, they finish it
Which surah?Juz ‘AmmaRecite one verse; they name the surah
Revision jarHifz revisionPick a surah name from a jar and recite it
Teach the teacherAny stageYour child corrects your “mistakes”
Surah bingoSiblingsTick surahs on a bingo card as each is recited

Ground rules

  • Keep games short and stop while it’s still fun.
  • Use a printed list or cards for games, and the Mushaf only for reading.
  • Praise effort, not just speed.

Teacher’s tip: “Teach the teacher” is the favourite. Make a deliberate small mistake and let your child correct you; they remember the rule for good.

Related: rewards for learning the Quran.

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