Grade 3 Sample — Overview

Grade 3 represents a key transition year in the Muslim Legacy Series. Students are developmentally ready to engage with structured discussion, guided reflection, and age-appropriate written work, while still benefiting from storytelling as the primary teaching approach.

At this level, lessons are designed to:

• Introduce core Islamic concepts through narrative and discussion

• Reinforce learning through guided activities and short written responses

• Support teachers with precise pacing and classroom-ready structure

The sample materials below illustrate how a typical Grade 3 lesson is presented and used in practice.

Grade 3 Classroom Textbook — Sample Page

Below is an example of a Grade 3 classroom textbook page that illustrates how lessons are presented to students through storytelling, discussion prompts, and age-appropriate structure.

How This Lesson Works

This sample lesson reflects the typical instructional flow used throughout the Muslim Legacy Series. Lessons are designed to guide students from understanding to reflection through storytelling, discussion, and short written responses.

Grade 3 Classroom Textbook — Sample Lesson

Lesson 1: Allah’s Infinite Knowledge

“Allah knows everything about us — even what we keep in our hearts.”

Story Introduction (Student Text)
Dadi Bia sat outside in the garden, her tasbih gently moving between her fingers.
A child sat beside her, holding a small notebook.

“My dear child,” she said, “Allah’s knowledge is not like our knowledge…”

(Continue 1–2 short paragraphs only)

What This Means for Us

• Allah knows when we try our best

• Allah knows when we feel worried or happy

• Allah knows our kind actions, even when no one sees

Guided Discussion

• Why is it comforting to know that Allah understands our feelings?

• Can you think of a time you tried to do good even when no one noticed?

Student Reflection (Written Response)

Write 2–3 sentences about how knowing that Allah sees you helps you make good choices.

Teacher Note (Not Shown to Students)

This lesson is designed to:

• Introduce aqidah concepts through narrative

• Encourage emotional literacy

• Support age-appropriate written expression

What This Sample Demonstrates

This sample illustrates the consistent instructional structure used across the Muslim Legacy Series curriculum.

Each lesson is designed to be classroom-ready, developmentally appropriate, and easy for teachers to implement with minimal preparation, with a consistent structure that includes:

• Story-based instruction anchored in Islamic values

• Guided discussion to build understanding and reflection

• Simple written responses to reinforce learning

• Clear teacher intent behind every lesson component

This sample represents the structure, tone, and instructional approach used consistently across the Muslim Legacy Series curriculum.