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Swords & Butterflies Primer: Nurturing Islamic Values and English Proficiency

Welcome to the Swords & Butterflies Primer, the first installment in a groundbreaking series that seamlessly blends traditional Islamic values with essential English language skills. Designed for young Muslim learners in KG-Grade 1, this primer offers a holistic approach to education that instills a deep appreciation for Islamic teachings.

A Fusion of Legacy and Innovation

Drawing on the legacy of the McGuffey readers, our series revolutionizes modern language learning by infusing it with Islamic lessons. Through carefully selected Quranic verses, hadith, and stories from Islamic history and general Islamic teachings, children enhance their English proficiency and develop a strong Islamic ethos from an early age.

A Curriculum with Purpose

Our primer is meticulously crafted to empower young minds. With a focus on essential vocabulary and Islamic terminology, children are equipped with foundational reading skills to comprehend and analyze a wide range of texts, setting the stage for a lifelong love of learning.

The Swords & Butterflies Primer covers basic language skills and foundational Islamic concepts. It begins with simple words and progresses to more complex sentences and ideas, enhancing language proficiency while deepening religious understanding. Each lesson is designed to be engaging and impactful, fostering a strong connection with Islamic beliefs and practices.

The Islamic Aspect

The first half focuses on Islamic beliefs and the importance of dua, while the latter half, inspired by Imam al-Ghazali’s The Beginning of Guidance, guides readers through a Muslim child’s daily life centered around the five salat. This approach introduces the rituals and practices of Islam. It also embeds them in the context of a child’s everyday experiences, thereby cultivating a deep connection with their faith.

The ELA Aspect

The Swords & Butterflies Primer begins with simple words and brief sentences, progressing to slightly more complex sentences, passages, and ideas, enhancing reading proficiency. The lessons, single-page in format, start with phonics patterns and 4–8 new words per chapter, except for review lessons which focus on revising previously introduced concepts.

Our research has identified crucial vocabulary for KG and Grade 1 learners, beautifully woven with essential Islamic terminology. These words form the foundation of children’s literature, comprising approximately 75% of all words in children’s books, including the entire list of the 125 most commonly used English words, along with separate studies on the most commonly used words in children’s writing samples.

Mastering the vocabulary in this primer marks a significant milestone in the student’s learning journey, boosts their confidence, and opens doors to a world of exciting literary adventures and writing. The appendices, an integral part of the primer, offer an array of simple activities and exercises for the instructor designed to reinforce learning, spark interaction, further expand their Islamic understanding, and support phonics practice

A Series for Every Child

The Swords & Butterflies series progresses through six levels, each with four core books covering diverse subjects like Islamic theology, spirituality, seerah, shamail, akhlaq, Muslim history, contemporary themes, and more. Whether in formal classrooms, at home, or in Islamic study circles, this series offers a unique educational journey for Muslim children, nurturing their intellect, spirituality, and character.

Join us on this transformative journey as we inspire the next generation of Muslim leaders, scholars, and thinkers with the Swords & Butterflies series.

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