Year 2Summer TermAges 6-7

Lesson Plans

Year 2 Review

1

Numbers and Family Review

30–40 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Count from 1 to 20 in Arabic
  • Name family members in Arabic

Warm-Up (5 min)

Count to 20 together — one big group chant to start the review!

Main Activities

  1. 1Number relay: teams race to write numbers 1–20 in Eastern Arabic numerals
  2. 2Family quiz: "How do you say mum/dad/brother/sister in Arabic?"
  3. 3Combine numbers and family: "I have ithnayn brothers" — practise these sentences
  4. 4Complete the numbers and family review worksheet

Resources Needed

WhiteboardsFamily cardsReview worksheet

⭐ Extension Challenge

Count your family members in Arabic and name each one with their Arabic title!

2

Days and Introductions Review

30–40 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Recite all 7 days of the week in Arabic
  • Give a self-introduction in Arabic

Warm-Up (5 min)

Days of the week song — sing it together to warm up!

Main Activities

  1. 1Days challenge: arrange day cards in order and recite them in Arabic
  2. 2Introduction practice: each child gives their Arabic introduction to a partner
  3. 3Combine: "Al-yawm Al-Ithnayn. Ismi [name]. Umri [age] sanawaat."
  4. 4Create an introduction card that includes the day, name, and age in Arabic

Resources Needed

Day cardsIntroduction card templateWriting materials

⭐ Extension Challenge

Start each morning by saying the day and your introduction in Arabic!

3

Phrases and Shapes Review

30–40 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Use everyday and Islamic phrases correctly
  • Name shapes in Arabic

Warm-Up (5 min)

Phrase speed round: teacher describes a situation — children call out the Arabic phrase!

Main Activities

  1. 1Phrase matching game: match each phrase to its context on a worksheet
  2. 2Shape hunt: find and name shapes around the classroom in Arabic
  3. 3Combine shapes and colours: "Da'ira hamra" (red circle), "Murabba' azraq" (blue square)
  4. 4Create a review poster: phrases on one side, shapes on the other

Resources Needed

Matching worksheetShape propsPoster materials

⭐ Extension Challenge

Draw shapes in different colours and label them using both Arabic shape and colour names!

4

Year 2 Celebration!

30–40 minutes

Lesson Objectives

  • Celebrate all Year 2 Arabic learning
  • Feel proud and excited about Year 3

Warm-Up (5 min)

Class count: how many Arabic words does the class know? Brainstorm together!

Main Activities

  1. 1Year 2 quiz: teams compete answering questions from all topics this year
  2. 2Create a "What I Learned in Year 2" page with favourite words and phrases
  3. 3Each child shares one thing they are proud of learning in Arabic this year
  4. 4Award "Year 2 Arabic Star" certificates — celebrate with "Mumtaz!"

Resources Needed

Quiz questionsScrapbook page templateCertificatesCelebratory stickers

⭐ Extension Challenge

Make an Arabic vocabulary wall at home with all the words you know!