Elementary

ELEMENTARY (1st – 5th Grades)

Our elementary school curriculum includes a well-rounded mix of subjects and activities designed to build foundational skills and knowledge for young learners, from 1st-5th grades. Below are the core components of our elementary curriculum:

Core Academic Subjects

1. Language Arts (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening):

   • Phonics and vocabulary development

   • Reading comprehension strategies

   • Writing skills: sentence structure, grammar, creative writing, and essay composition

   • Spelling and handwriting (may include cursive in some classes)

   • Oral communication and listening skills

2. Mathematics:

   • Basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

   • Place value and number sense

   • Fractions, decimals, and percentages

   • Measurement (time, length, weight, volume)

   • Geometry (shapes, patterns, and spatial reasoning)

   • Problem-solving and early algebraic concepts

3. Science:

   • Life sciences (plants, animals, ecosystems)

   • Physical sciences (matter, energy, forces, simple machines)

   • Earth and space sciences (weather, rocks, the solar system)

   • Introduction to the scientific method and experimentation

4. Social Studies:

   • Community, citizenship, and government

   • Geography (maps, continents, oceans)

   • History (local, national, and world history, often focused on significant events and figures)

   • Cultures and diversity

   • Basic economics (needs, wants, goods, and services)

Islamic Studies, Arabic, and Quran classes for our elementary students focus on providing a foundation in faith, language, and spiritual practice appropriate for young learners. Arabic and Quran classes consist of three levels: Advanced, Intermediate, and Beginning. Here is a breakdown of our purposes and topics covered:

1. Islamic Studies

   • Purpose: Introduce basic Islamic principles, values, and practices to foster a strong moral foundation.

   • Topics Covered:

     • Faith (Aqeedah): Basics of belief in Allah, Prophets, Angels, the Quran, and the Day of Judgment.

     • Stories of the Prophets: Age-appropriate storytelling to instill moral lessons.

     • Islamic Etiquette (Adab): Manners in daily life, kindness, respect for elders, and cleanliness.

     • Prayer (Salah): How to pray, basic supplications (duas), and significance of salah.

     • Seerah (Life of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him): Simple stories about his life and character.

2. Arabic Language

   • Purpose: Equip students with basic Arabic skills to understand the Quran and Islamic texts.

   • Topics Covered:

     • Alphabet and Pronunciation: Mastery of Arabic letters and sounds.

     • Reading and Writing: Building simple words, sentences, and recognizing Quranic vocabulary.

     • Basic Grammar: Introduction to nouns, verbs, and common phrases.

     • Conversational Arabic: Basic greetings, questions, and responses to encourage verbal practice.

3. Quran Studies

   • Purpose: Enable students to recite and understand the Quran with proper tajweed (rules of recitation).

   • Topics Covered:

     • Memorization (Hifz): Start with short surahs (e.g., Al-Fatihah, An-Nas, Al-Falaq).

     • Tajweed: Simple rules for correct pronunciation and recitation.

     • Understanding (Tafseer): Brief explanations of surahs to develop a connection with the Quran.

     • Daily Practice: Encouraging consistency in recitation and memorization.

Approach and Methodology

• Interactive Activities: Games, songs, and crafts to make learning engaging.

• Visual Aids: Flashcards, posters, and charts to reinforce concepts.

• Personalized Attention: Small groups or individual focus to cater to varying paces of learning.

• Integration: Relating lessons to real-life situations for practical understanding.

These classes aim to nurture well-rounded young Muslims with a strong connection to their faith, language, and the Quran.