Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Which three words would you use to describe a really good person?"

Watch the Smile and Learn video Please, Thank You and Asking for Permission.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What does Allah praise about the Prophet?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "What was the Prophet like at home and with children?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Qalam is surah 68. Find ayah 4. The key words khuluqin 'azim mean a great character. Allah Himself praised the Prophet's manners: his honesty, gentleness, patience and kindness. A pearl grows slowly inside its shell; good character grows by practising small good habits every day.

Fact: How does an oyster make a pearl?

Ages 5–8: Manners chart. Draw three good manners (please, thank you, waiting your turn) and tick them each day.

Ages 9–12: Character list. Find three stories of the Prophet's kindness and write the lesson from each.

Finish with: "I found that an oyster makes a pearl by ___."

Talk together:

• Which part of the Prophet's character do you love most?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• Which good habit would you like to grow?
• How can good manners make others happy?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will practise one good habit of the Prophet every day."

• Practise one good habit daily.
• Tick your manners chart.
• Share your character stories.
• Next time: the next ayah (68:5) says soon everyone will see. Explore it together!

Action: Practise one good habit of the Prophet every day.