Rayyan enjoys speaking and learning other languages, Arabic in particular. We started teaching religious studies with her so she could gain a better understanding of Islamic religion and understanding of Islamic culture and values. While teaching her Arabic as a second language since starting her concentration, listening, and attention improved significantly. She attends classes with other home-educated schooled groups at our local mosque where children meet up and do a lot of activities. She's writing and reading the alphabet in Arabic, counting numbers and making sentences, and also learning calligraphy in Arabic. She does a lot of other activities in this class where they are taught sharing different foods from different countries, ethnicities, and culture, diversity to be respectful of people's cultures, flag making, looking at different countries and how different cultural dialect is, and making comparisons.

Foreign Language

• The child has learned to write and read the Arabic alphabet.
• The child can count numbers and make sentences in Arabic.
• The child is learning calligraphy in Arabic.
• The child is exposed to different cultural dialects and is making comparisons.

Continued development can be enhanced by encouraging the child to practice speaking Arabic in everyday conversations. Additionally, incorporating Arabic language learning apps or online resources can provide interactive and engaging practice opportunities. Setting up language exchange programs or pen pal arrangements with native Arabic speakers can also help the child solidify their language skills and gain a deeper understanding of Arabic culture.

Book Recommendations

• by Nicholas Awde: This book provides a comprehensive guide to learning the Arabic alphabet, including step-by-step instructions and practice exercises.
• Arabic Stories for Language Learners: Traditional Middle Eastern Tales In Arabic and English by Hezi Brosh and Lutfi Mansur: This book offers a collection of traditional tales in both Arabic and English, allowing the child to practice reading and comprehension skills while immersing themselves in Arabic culture.
• Arabic Calligraphy: Naskh Script for Beginners by Mustafa Ja'far: For children interested in calligraphy, this book provides an introduction to the Naskh script, teaching the basics of Arabic calligraphy and encouraging creativity in writing.