Analysing the activities prepared by the Presidency of Religious Affairs for 4-6 age group Qur'an courses and the book of Alif-Ba

This research was conducted about the 'Alif-Ba with Activities' book prepared by the Presidency of Religious Affairs (PRA) for 4-6 age group Qur'an courses. The main problem of the research is 'What are the opinions of the teachers working in 4-6 age group Qur'an courses about the "Alif-Ba with Activities" book prepared by DİB as a course material?'. Semi-structured interview technique and case study model from qualitative research models were used in the research. The research group consists of 15 Qur'an course instructors working in 4-6 age group Qur'an courses in Altınordu district of Ordu Province in the 2023-2024 academic year. In the study, it is aimed to reveal the effect of the Alif-Ba book with activities on the learning of the letters of the Holy Qur'an by children aged 4-6 years, taking into account the developmental factors. The main purpose of the study is to determine the efficiency and adequacy of the Elif-Ba book with activities used by PRA as a material in Qur'an courses for 4-6 age group and to identify the problems related to the subject and to offer solutions. It is thought that presenting a new perspective by considering the developmental characteristics in the teaching of the letters of the Holy Qur'an and taking into account the current practices gives importance to the research. As a result of the research, it was concluded that the 'Alif-Ba with Activities' book should be improved in terms of form and content, and this should be done both in Qur'an courses for 4-6 age group.