Raudatul Atfaal (Lower Elementary)
At Raudatul Atfaal (Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 2), we strive to create a unique educational environment that seamlessly integrates academic excellence with the timeless teachings of Islam. Our school is designed to provide not just a place of learning but a nurturing atmosphere where students are enveloped in the principles and values of the Islamic faith. From the very first step into our classrooms, students are immersed in an environment that reflects the beauty of Islamic tradition, with a special focus on adhering to the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Our holistic approach to education emphasizes both academic achievement and spiritual growth, ensuring students are equipped with the knowledge, character, and faith needed to thrive in both this world and the Hereafter. Through the dedication of our passionate educators, students are encouraged to explore, inquire, and grow, all while strengthening their connection to the Quran and embracing their Islamic identity. Our school fosters a sense of community and personal development, instilling strong morals, ethical behavior, and compassion in every child.
Our Mission
To cultivate a dynamic and inclusive learning environment deeply rooted in Islamic principles, where students achieve academic excellence while embracing and living their faith. We aim to inspire a lifelong love for learning, guided by the teachings of Islam, while nurturing a strong sense of community and personal development.
Our Vision
We aim to nurture our students' hearts and minds by providing a comprehensive educational experience that seamlessly integrates Islamic teachings with academic excellence. Our vision is to empower students with a profound and enduring connection to the Quran and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, cultivating within them confidence, compassion, and a strong moral character. Through this foundation, we aspire to shape future leaders who not only excel in their academic pursuits but also embody the core values of Islam in all aspects of life, making meaningful contributions to their communities and the world.
Kindergarten Curriculum Overview
Our Kindergarten curriculum at Raudatul Atfaal is designed to support comprehensive child development by aligning with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) while integrating Islamic values across all learning domains. This approach nurtures students’ academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth, setting a foundation for lifelong learning within an Islamic framework. Our Kindergartener curriculum is based on hands on learning.
1. Language & Literacy
- Objectives: Advance early literacy by building on phonemic awareness, sight words, vocabulary, and comprehension.
- Highlights:
- Phonemic awareness.
- Build a strong reading foundation by learning sight words, CVC words, blends, diagraphs.
- Learning to write by forming simple sentences.
2. Mathematics
- Objectives: Develop foundational math skills, including number sense, cognitive skills, and simple problem-solving.
- Highlights:
- Mathematics and geometric learning using different manipulatives.
- Introduction to classification, learning patterns, simple addition and subtraction etc.
3. Quran/Qayda
- Objectives: Introduce students to reading the Quran by first ensuring they master the Qayda
- Highlights:
- Strong focus on proper pronunciation (makharij) and rules of tajweed.
- Low student-teacher ratio to ensure focused instruction and support for each child's learning journey.
- Memorization of approximately last 10 surahs.
- Strong focus on proper pronunciation (makharij) and rules of tajweed.
4. Islamic Studies
- Objectives: Deepen understanding of our beliefs (Aqaid), Seerah (Prophet’s life), Sunnah ways and Islamic history.
- Highlights:
- Exploring stories of the Prophets with a focus on lessons like patience, bravery, and trust in Allah.
- Engaging in learning about the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, emphasizing character development and life lessons.
- Learning about our Sunnah of daily life and the importance of good character (akhlaq).
- Memorizing daily duas, and simple ahadith related to virtues of aa'maal.
- Creating arts and crafts related to different topics.
5. Science & Social Studies
- Objectives: Encourage young learners to observe and understand the world around them through hands on activities, focusing on basic concepts of life science, physical science and earth science.
- Highlights:
- Explore the five senses and how they help us understand our surroundings.
- Introduce basic plant and animal life cycles, fostering an understand of living and non-living things.
- Investigate weather patterns and the natural environment to build awareness of the Earth.
- Learning about community helpers and their roles, emphasizing gratitude and respect.
6. Social & Emotional Development
- Objectives: Strengthen emotional awareness, social skills, focusing on kindness, patience, and cooperation.
- Highlights:
- Working in groups to practice team building and learning healthy competition.
- Practicing respectful communication, expressions and learning conflict resolution.
7. Physical Development
- Objectives: Enhance physical development through active play, art projects, and practicing hygiene routines.
- Highlights:
- Physical activities such as group games, exercises, and basic sports to promote teamwork and physical health.
- Hands-on art and craft projects.
Grade 1 Curriculum Overview
Our Grade 1 curriculum at Raudatul Atfaal supports holistic growth in young children, adhering to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards while integrating Islamic values. Our program fosters a balanced approach to academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth, setting the foundation for students to excel academically and embrace core Islamic principles.
1. Language Arts & Literacy
- Objectives: Develop reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and early writing skills
- Highlights:
- Advanced phonemic awareness, building spelling and vocabulary by learning up to 200 sight words.
- Reading and comprehension activities discussing the main idea, setting, plot and characters.
- Introduction to narrative and opinionated writing with grammar.
2. Mathematics
- Objectives: Strengthen foundational math skills to develop early problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
- Highlights:
- Develop a strong understanding of place value and number sense, fostering a deep comprehension of numbers and their relationships.
- Work towards fluency in addition and subtraction, building speed and accuracy through practice and mental math strategies.
- Introduction to fundamental concepts of time and measurement.
3. Quran/Qayda
- Objectives: Introduce students to reading of Quran by first mastering the Qayda
- Highlights:
- Strong focus on proper pronunciation (Makharij) and rules of Tajweed
- Low student-teacher ratio to ensure focused instruction and support for each child's learning journey.
- Memorization of approximately last 12-15 surahs.
4. Islamic Studies
- Objectives: Deepen understanding of our beliefs (Aqaid), Seerah (Prophet’s life), Sunnah ways and Islamic history.
- Highlights:
- Exploring stories of the Prophets with a focus on lessons like patience, bravery, and trust in Allah.
- Engaging in learning about the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, emphasizing character development and life lessons.
- Learning about our Sunnah of daily life and the importance of good character (akhlaq).
- Memorizing daily duas, and simple Ahadith related to virtues of aa'maal.
- Creating arts and crafts related to different topics.
5. Science
- Objectives: Build fundamental concept and foundational knowledge about Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth Science through interactive activities and inquiry-based learning.
- Highlights:
- Exploring living and non-living and analyzing the environment around us.
- Explore concept of forces and motion, helping students explore how pushes and pulls affect the movement of objects in our environment.
- Learning about animal life cycles and ecosystems.
- Introduction to physical properties, like temperature and measurement.
6. Social Studies
- Objectives: Foster a sense of identity, community, and understanding of different cultures, and community helpers.
- Highlights:
- Identify characteristics of good citizenship, such as truthfulness, justice, equality, respect for oneself and others, responsibility in daily life, and participation in community through educating oneself about important issues.
- Basic geography skills through map reading and understanding locations
- Discussing community helpers and their roles, with an emphasis on gratitude and respect for those who serve the community.
7. Social & Emotional Development
- Objectives: Strengthen emotional awareness, social skills, focusing on kindness, patience, and cooperation.
- Highlights:
- Working in groups to practice team building and learning healthy competition.
- Practicing respectful communication, expressions and learning conflict resolution.
8. Physical Development
- Objectives: Enhance physical development through active play, art projects, and practicing hygiene routines.
- Highlights:
- Physical activities such as group games, exercises, and basic sports to promote teamwork and physical health.
- Hands-on art and craft projects
Grade 2 Curriculum Overview
Our Grade 2 curriculum at Raudatul Atfaal nurtures academic excellence and Islamic character development by aligning with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). This curriculum supports a well-rounded growth in academics, social skills, emotional awareness, and Islamic values, encouraging students to reach their potential while embracing Islamic principles in their daily lives.
1. Language Arts & Literacy
- Objectives: Develop fluency in Reading and reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling and expressive writing skills.
- Highlights:
- Reading a variety of fiction and non-fiction literature to build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Writing exercises, including sentence expansion, paragraph writing, and basic story creation, with themes such as gratitude, kindness, and Islamic values.
- Introducing grammar concepts such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, and punctuation in the context.
- Practicing oral presentations and discussions about various topics.
2. Mathematics
- Objectives: Strengthen skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, place value, money, time, and basic problem-solving.
- Highlights:
- Multi-digit addition and subtraction with story problems.
- Introduction to multiplication using repeated patterns found in daily routines.
- Learning time and calendar skills, with a focus on the Islamic calendar and prayer times.
- Money counting and making change through activities that also reinforce charity (sadaqah) and responsible spending.
3. Quran/ Qayda
- Objectives: Complete reading of Qayda / Build fluency in reading of Quran with strong emphasis on Tajweed.
- Highlights:
- Practicing Tajweed rules with a focus on improving pronunciation and fluency.
- Memorizing Surahs (approx. last 15 surahs).
4. Islamic Studies
- Objectives: Deepen understanding of our beliefs (Aqaid), Seerah (Prophet’s life), Sunnah ways and Islamic history.
- Highlights:
- Exploring stories of the Prophets with a focus on lessons like patience, bravery, and trust in Allah.
- Engaging in learning about the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, emphasizing character development and life lessons.
- Learning about our Sunnah of daily life and the importance of good character (akhlaq).
- Memorizing daily duas, and simple Ahadith related to virtues.
- Creating arts and crafts related to different topics.
5. Science
- Objectives: Explore natural science, Earth science, and physical science topics, linking them to an Islamic perspective on creation.
- Highlights:
- Exploring topics like plants, animals, ecosystems, and weather patterns.
- Conducting basic science experiments (e.g., plant growth, water cycle) with discussions on Allah's wisdom and care in natural processes.
- Learning about health, safety, and nutrition as part of taking responsibility for one’s well-being.
- Exploring physical properties like states of matter, measurement, and energy with interactive, hands-on activities.
6. Social Studies
- Objectives: Develop a sense of community, geography skills, cultural understanding, and respect for diversity.
- Highlights:
- Learning about communities, roles, and responsibilities, emphasizing values like kindness, cooperation, and fairness.
- Introduction to geography, including map reading and identifying significant places (e.g., local cities, landmarks, and countries).
- Exploring cultural diversity and historical contributions to science, math, and arts, fostering respect and curiosity.
- Participating in activities related to civic responsibility, such as community service and environmental stewardship.
7. Social & Emotional Development
- Objectives: Foster empathy, self-discipline, and Islamic etiquette, helping students navigate emotions and social interactions.
- Highlights:
- Role-playing activities that develop empathy, kindness, and conflict resolution, based on examples from the Sunnah.
- Group projects that reinforce teamwork, patience, and respect for different perspectives.
- Practicing expressions of gratitude, apologies, and forgiveness, inspired by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
- Discussing and practicing Islamic manners in different settings, such as respecting elders and showing kindness to peers.
8. Physical Development
- Objectives: Enhance physical fitness and motor skills through interactive play, sports, and self-care routines.
- Highlighs:
- Physical education with a focus on teamwork, discipline, and physical fitness.
- Art projects to develop fine motor skills.
- Practicing Islamic hygiene routines, including wudu, self-care, and personal cleanliness.
- Emphasizing the importance of healthy habits, exercise, and well-being as part of Islamic self-care principles.
All fees (Books, Tuition are deducted via EFT)
Please email a copy of the student's birth certificate to raudatulatfaal@masjidyaseen.org after submitting the application.
Note: The application should be completed by a parent.
