Live Online Primary Middle Ages Course

This course is designed for students in grades 2 and 3.

The course runs for 30 weeks, with 2 lessons each week. This course is aligned with our Primary Grades Book 2 Middle Ages.


This course starts at the fall of Rome and the rise of the Byzantine Empire. We travel through time to witness the greatest even in history: the birth of Prophet Muhammad (saws) and his days in Makkah and Madinah.


The Middle ages is rich with events related to Islamic history such as the Crusades and the rise of great Islamic empires. The course is packed with fun activities for kids. The skills and knowledge progress gradually throughout the weeks.


This book integrates Islamic concepts into global history and is packed with hands-on activities, visuals. Additionally, the way information is presented caters to different learning styles, in accordance with our unique teaching methodology IDEALS (See more about this below).


This book is best suited for early primary students, grade 2 and 3, although older students would benefit from this program as well. 

The Primary Middle Ages History Course includes the following:

  • Live Lessons on Zoom
  • Printable sheets and maps
  • Pages from History Intersections


All student pages will need to be downloaded and printed in color.


Should you prefer to have an actual book in hand, you can purchase a copy of the History Intersections  here and a copy of the student pages here!


Scheduling

United States
Australia

Mondays & Wednesdays 

   at 11.30 am PST


Starting September 7th 2025



Tuesdays & Thursdays 

at 6 pm AEST/AEDT


Starting February 10th 2026


Download the academic calendar Academic Calendar 2025-2026.PDF
Download the schedule Australia online History Class Schedule 2026.pdf
Download the academic calendar Academic Calendar Australia 2026.pdf


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Course curriculum

    1. Lesson Link

    2. About Lote Tree Learning - Read this first

    3. Academic Calendar

    4. How the book works

    5. Preparing for Teaching

    6. Contents of the book

    7. Talk to us!

    1. How to assemble the posters

    2. Download World Wall Map

    3. River of Life

    1. Workbook

    2. Materials Needed week 1

    3. Extra Resources week 1

    1. Location Map of the Byzantine Empire

    2. Materials Needed Week 2

    3. Extra resources week 2

    1. Location Map of Arabia

    2. Materials Needed week 3

    3. Extra Resources week 3

    1. Materials Needed week 4

    2. Extra Resources week 4

About this course

  • $669.00
  • 96 lessons

Elements in the Lessons

All lessons have scripted discussion questions and detailed instructions. The digital program us broken up into 30 weeks. Each week will list the material needed for that week. All resources are included. You will need to prepare the materials for the activities, which are listed separately every week for your convenience. In every lesson there are several elements: 

The Task Card on the first page of every weekly lesson lists an overview of the topic and the materials needed. 

Materials: The teaching materials needed are listed in the first column. 

Time: This time indication is based upon twice a block of 45 minutes.

Inquiry: throughout this curriculum, the parent is modeling asking questions. Students learn how to ask questions and extract information from images and maps. This is a pre- research skill. 

Discussion: Discussion questions help students recap the major events in a story and practices comprehension.

Narration: Narration is intended to practice recalling and retaining information from a story.

Activities: Every week the child will complete an activity that relates to the topic of the week. This will help students internalize the information covered. Activities are varied and alternated, in order to keep students engaged.

Tracing a Map: The program asks the child to trace the Location Maps (provided). The action of physically tracing a map assures the information is integrated into memory. The mapping activity allows students to get familiar with geography and teaches them to pay attention to certain geographical landmarks, such as rivers and seas, mountain ranges and oceans. 

World Wall Map & Wall Icons: Every week, the child will cut out and stick small icons on the World Wall Map to remember the events that have been discussed. It also gives a sense of where most of the events are happening on a global scale.

River of Life: The River of Life poster is used with lessons that are directly about Muslims such as lessons about the Prophet (saws) or about Muslim powers that emerged after the Prophet (saws) died. At the end of the year, the child will have a timeline that depicts all the important Muslim events in the Middle Ages, one after the other. This helps children visualize information. 

Extra Resources: At the end of every lesson, there are extra resources listed. We recommend that if your child expresses a particular interest in a topic, you allow extra time for the extra resources. Extra resources are optional and not part of this curriculum.

History Connections

History in Context

Learning about what happened in the past is essential to understand what is happening in our current society. Giving children a sense that they belong to a larger community is essential for their sense of belonging. Learning about a proud heritage teaches children self-esteem. Infusing this knowledge with Islamic concepts, teaches them good character. Mastering 21st century skills allows them to function in modern society.

Our History Connection series covers the ancients all the way up to the modern history and current issues. This series is intended for grade 1 through 8.

Every year students will take a chunk of this history. In the first book, students will cover from Creation to about 500 C.E. In the second book, they will cover from 500 C.E. until about 1650 C.E. The third era will cover from 1650 C.E. until the Industrial Revolution, approximately 1850 C.E. The last era, the Modern Era, will cover from 1850 C.E. until our current day.

All Eras have Islamic History integrated within global history, with more attention and time spend on important topics in the history of our Ummah.

The four books in this curriculum are consecutive, not only in chronological information but also in building skills.


This series does all that, and more. 


Each curriculum covers a full year of 30 weeks. The curriculum is gradually progressing in skills and knowledge and is packed with activities and extra resources. Islamic concepts and knowledge are integrated as part of the history content.


Starting with an older student

Older students may still enjoy looking at the images and extracting information from these, but this should be supplemented by a more challenging task.

For late primary students starting in Book 1, we recommend they read the paragraphs in the encyclopedia independently and outline the information. Outlining is the process where the student writes down the most important point of each paragraph and numbers these points with Roman Numerals.

The crafts are enjoyable for older students as well, although they may read the instructions themselves and complete the craft independently.

Some students find it difficult to read from a digital screen, and in this case we recommend you buy an actual hard copy of the resources (the Usborne Internet Linked History Encyclopedia and History Intersections) for ease of reading.

IDEALS

Our unique approach to learning is summed up in the acronym IDEALS, which covers several methodologies and skills we believe should be covered in all educational programs,whether for primary students or adults. IDEALS stands for Inquiry Based Learning, Differentiated Learning, Experiential learning, Aptitude Training, Lens of Islam, and Social-Emotional Learning.

Inquiry-based learning is an approach to learning that emphasizes the student's role in the learning process. Rather than the teacher telling students what they need to know, students are encouraged to explore the material, ask questions, and share ideas.

Differentiation means tailoring instruction to meet individual needs. Differentiation is a framework for effective teaching that involves providing all learners a range of different avenues for understanding new information.

Experiential learning is the process of learning through experience, and is more specifically defined as "learning through reflection on doing".

Aptitude Training determines how well-equipped students are to make good decisions and solve problems in their academic, professional and personal lives. Skills are the building blocks that allow students to apply the knowledge they acquire in an academic context to real world problems and situations.

Lens of Islam integrates Islamic knowledge into elements of the academic program in order to provide students with an Islamic lens to view the world and to create connections between the deen and the world at large. Viewing the world through an Islamic lens will increase a sense of purpose and meaning, and allows students to foster their Islamic identity and live with integrity.

Social-emotional Learning is the process through which students acquire and apply the skills necessary to manage emotions and social relationships. According to Goleman, social-emotional intelligence “emerges as a much stronger predictor of who will be most successful, because it is how we handle ourselves in our relationships that determines how well we do once we are in a given job”.

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FAQ

  • What are the class times?

    Classes are held twice a week. Classes are usually 1 hour long but may extend to 1 hour and 15 minutes when there is a longer activity.

  • How long is the course?

    The course runs for 32 weeks, divided over the year into blocks of roughly 5 to 7 weeks. For more details on dates of breaks and holidays, please see the academic calendar, downloadable above.

  • Is the payment for the course a one-time payment?

    Yes, it is a one-time payment. We do not offer monthly payments or installment plans.

  • Does the course teach only Islamic history?

    The course integrates Islamic concepts into global history. All of our courses include Islamic history within a global context, with greater focus and time spent on key events in the history of our Ummah.

  • Do I have to buy the books?

    All materials are available online. You will need to print maps and worksheets before each class. If you prefer to have a physical book, you may purchase printed materials from our shop.

  • Do students have homework?

    Students do not have regular homework, but they may occasionally have activities to complete between classes.

  • How involved do I need to be as a parent?

    Teachers handle all instruction and explanations. You may be asked to assist with assembling the posters in the beginning of the course, but otherwise, you do not have to be involved in the teaching process. We ask that you ensure your child is seated in a quiet place, preferably wearing headphones. You will need to log in to the course page before class to check which materials are required. We keep materials as simple and easy to access as possible. It is important that children have their materials ready before class so they can participate in activities that support understanding and make learning enjoyable.

  • How do I communicate with the teacher?

    You will receive an invitation to the ClassDojo application, where you can communicate directly with the teacher and receive updates related to the class or your child.

  • Are the classes recorded?

    Classes are recorded for quality assurance purposes. However, to protect the privacy of the teacher and the students, we cannot share recordings.

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