The question
My daughter is four and a half. I'm trying to raise her and bring her close to the religion, but I feel that my approach with her is making her averse, despite many attempts. I'm having her memorize Qur'an, and she memorizes and then gets bored. The same with the letters, even though she's intelligent and reads Qur'an well. I want to teach my children but I feel I'm failing and I blame myself, and sometimes I'm harsh with them.
Our answer
Regarding play, look at the content of our preparatory level curriculum and try to benefit from it. You'll find materials that help you.
Make out a schedule, and let each subject have its time, so she feels there is a system. At teaching time, make sure the place is set up for learning so she isn't distracted by a phone or screen.
Don't worry — she is still a child who loves to play and needs encouragement and training in patience during learning sessions. Begin with her in short stretches of teaching and instruction, then a chance for play and fun. Schedule learning times when your daughter is energetic. The most important thing is that you not be tired or tied up with tasks that make you feel weighed down with her. Remember: "A little done consistently is better than much done sporadically."
Mind your daughter's needs of love and affection, and avoid screaming, hitting, or harsh treatment.
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