Tell your child what the first few minutes might look like. They can greet the teacher, say what they already know and listen to a short example. If they have a familiar surah they would like to recite, let them choose it. If they are just beginning, tell the teacher ahead of time so they can start with a sound or letter your child can try.
Set out the materials the teacher has requested and test the microphone together. Ask your child to say a few words at a comfortable volume and check that the sound is clear. At the start of class, stay nearby if they want you there. Give the teacher time to hear your child’s own recitation and respond to it before offering a prompt.
Afterward, ask your child to show you one thing they remember from the lesson. It might be how the teacher demonstrated a sound or where they paused in a verse. Ask the teacher what to practise next and how to tell when your child is ready to move on. Write down that one small task so you both know where to begin before the next class.
