Arabic Alphabet Workbooks for Kids: Level 1 and Level 2
Color it, trace it, read it: all 28 Arabic letters, one friendly page at a time.
Two paperback Arabic alphabet workbooks from the team behind Belaraby Apps, with every instruction in English so you can help your child even if you do not read Arabic yourself.
Paperback, 8.5 x 11 in. See today's price on Amazon.
An Arabic alphabet workbook that a busy parent can actually use
If you have ever tried to teach a child the Arabic alphabet at the kitchen table, you know the problem: the letters look different at the beginning, middle and end of a word, the book is in Arabic, and you are not sure where to start the pen. We made these workbooks to fix exactly that. Every letter gets its own pages, every page tells you in plain English what to do, and a little dot and numbered arrow show where each stroke begins.
It is a simple Arabic alphabet workbook for kids: big clear black-and-white letters, pictures to color, tracing lines, and real words with vowel marks. Nothing flashy, nothing to plug in.
Who these workbooks are for
Kids ages 4 to 8
Level 1 is written for ages 4-8, and Level 2 for ages 5-9. One activity per page, so nobody feels overwhelmed.
Homeschool families
A ready-made Arabic letters tracing book you can open and use. No lesson planning needed.
Weekend and Islamic schools
Easy to hand out and easy to review with a group. Pages stay black and white, so students can color them.
Heritage learners
Great if Arabic is spoken at home but your child has never learned to read or write it.
Adult beginners
The same gentle steps work for grown-ups starting from zero. Nobody has to know you are using a kids' book.
What is inside Level 1
Level 1 (104 pages) gives each of the 28 letters three pages:
- Color the big letter and its picture. A friendly first meeting with the letter.
- Trace the letter. Start at the dot, follow the numbered arrow, then write it on the lines from big to small.
- Read real words with full vowel marks (fatha, kasra, damma) and pictures.
After every three letters there is a short review page. At the back you will find bonus pages on short vowels and on joining letters into words, plus a certificate of completion. Letter names, sounds and words are also written in English, for example Baa says "b"; batta means duck.
What is inside Level 2
Level 2 (102 pages) takes every one of the 28 letters further, again with three activity pages:
- Short vowels. Write the letter with fatha, kasra and damma in a clear practice grid.
- Picture hunt. Color only the pictures whose names start with the letter. Names are given in Arabic and English.
- Letter forms. See the letter at the beginning, middle and end of a word, with a picture word to trace.
You also get review pages after every three letters, two pages on joining letters into words, and a certificate. It works on its own, or right after Level 1.
How the two levels fit together
Think of Level 1 as meeting the letters and Level 2 as using them. In Level 1 your child learns what each letter looks like, how to draw it, and how to read a few simple words. In Level 2 the same 28 letters come back with short vowels, the different shapes a letter takes inside a word, and picture words. Starting with Level 1 is the smoothest path for a true beginner. A child who already knows the letter names and can trace them can jump straight into Level 2.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pages | 104 | 102 |
| Suggested ages | 4-8, and adult beginners | 5-9, and beginners |
| Focus | Color, trace and read the 28 letters | Short vowels, letter forms and picture words |
| Pages per letter | 3: color, trace, read | 3: short vowels, picture hunt, letter forms |
| Extras | Review every 3 letters, short vowels and joining bonus pages, certificate | Review every 3 letters, two joining pages, certificate |
| Start here if | Your child is new to Arabic letters | Your child knows the letters and can trace them |
| Size | 8.5 x 11 in, black and white | 8.5 x 11 in, black and white |
How to use it: 10 minutes a day
You do not need a long lesson. Short and regular beats long and rare, especially with young children.
- Day 1, color. Look at the letter together, say its name and sound, then color the big letter and picture.
- Day 2, trace. Put your finger on the dot, follow the arrow, then write the letter on the lines.
- Day 3, read. Read the words aloud, point to each vowel mark, and say the English word beside it.
- Review. After every three letters, do the review page, and go back to any letter that still feels wobbly.
Remember that Arabic is written from right to left. The dot and arrow on each page show your child where to begin, so the habit builds itself.
Pair the book with our worksheets and the Rawdaty app
A workbook is one tool, and some children like variety. On our site you can print extra practice from the Arabic letters worksheets, handy when you want a second copy of a page your child loved. For screen time, take a look at the Rawdaty Arabic alphabet app page.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an ebook or a printed book?
Both levels are paperback books only. There is no digital version.
Where can I buy it, and how does it arrive?
You order it on Amazon and it ships from Amazon, the same way as any other paperback you order there. Use the buttons on this page to go to each book.
The book is in English, so why does it open like an English book?
The books are left-to-right books with English instructions, so they open like any English book. Inside, the Arabic letters and words are written right to left, as they should be, and arrows show where to start.
Do I need to speak Arabic to help my child?
No. Letter names, sounds and words are written in English too, so you can follow along and still help.
Are the pages in color?
The inside pages are black and white on white paper. That is on purpose: they are made for pencils and crayons, and children love coloring the pictures.
Which level should I buy first?
If your child has not learned the letters yet, start with Level 1. If they already know the letter names and can trace them, Level 2 is a good place to begin.
Is it only for children?
No. It is written for ages 4-8 and 5-9, but the same gentle, step-by-step pages suit adult beginners too.
Ready to start the alphabet?
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