This is the part of teaching phonics
that no one really talks about.

If teaching phonics feels confusing, if you’re second-guessing yourself, if you’re wondering whether you’re doing enough — I want you to know this gently: many mums start exactly where you are.

It’s not just the sounds. It’s not just blending.

It’s the quiet worry in your chest when you open a book and pause. When you scan the page first… before reading it out loud. When you’re hoping your child doesn’t ask a question you’re not ready to explain.

Because when most people say “teach your child phonics”, it often comes with:

• Filtering through pages to remove haram content
• Skipping stories that don’t reflect your values
• Explaining things your child didn’t need to be exposed to
• Watching your child feel out of place in books not made for them
• Feeling alone in trying to protect their deen while teaching them properly

Ukhti… I see you.

And this is exactly why I don’t teach phonics the normal way.

I’m thinking of one mum in particular. Let’s call her Amina.

When Amina first reached out, she was trying so hard. She had good intentions. She had books people recommended. She had watched videos and downloaded worksheets. But her child was still only recognising letters — not blending, not reading.

And that left her feeling tired, unsure, and quietly worried. Every lesson felt heavier than it needed to be.

When she began using the How To Teach My Ummah Phonics Workbook, something softened. She finally had:

• a clear order to follow
• simple guidance that didn’t assume she was a teacher
• lessons that felt safe and aligned with her values

Slowly, calmly, her daughter began to blend words. Reading started to feel peaceful instead of stressful. And Amina felt reassured — I’m doing this right.

That’s the kind of result that matters to me. Not pressure. Not rushing. But steady progress with confidence. And I see this again and again.

I created this because Muslim children deserve to feel safe, seen, and loved while they learn. Instead of asking our children to relate to characters and stories that erase them, I created a phonics workbook where Muslim children feel they belong.

Where they see themselves. Where their deen isn’t edited out. Where learning doesn’t come with confusion or discomfort.

And for you, ukhti? It’s simple. It’s step-by-step. It doesn’t assume you’re a teacher. And it never asks you to compromise your values.

What’s inside the workbook?

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  All 45 phonemes — in the right order From Nursery to Reception, covering every sound your child needs. After this workbook, they’ll be fully ready for Year 1 — with a firm foundation in reading and writing.
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  Islamic values on every page Faith isn’t an add-on — it’s woven into the fabric of the whole book. Your child learns to read while connecting to their deen.
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  Parent tips built in as you go No separate guide to read. Tips, tricks, and advice appear throughout so you always know exactly what to do next.
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  Structured repetition that builds confidence Consistent, progressive activities that help your child get into a flow — understanding what’s expected and feeling proud of every step forward.
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  Challenges on every page Your child is introduced to larger words from the very beginning — this isn’t a slow crawl, it’s a structured sprint toward real, confident reading.

Your questions, answered