How can things like colours, movement, or sounds help my child study better? 

Parenting Perspective 

Using Colour for Visual Learners 

Children absorb knowledge best when learning is engaging, memorable, and joyful. Introducing colour, movement, and sound into study sessions activates multiple parts of the brain, making learning more vivid and less monotonous. For visual learners, colour-coding notes, using highlighters, or creating illustrated mind maps can turn dull facts into vibrant, accessible information. Try using different colours for different subjects, or sticky notes to summarise big ideas. This kind of visual organisation makes recall easier and adds a sense of order to their learning. 

Using Movement for Kinesthetic Learners 

Movement can also be a powerful ally. Some children struggle with focus when sitting still. Allow them to stand, pace, stretch, or use a wobble cushion during study time. Simple movement, like bouncing a ball while reciting facts or acting out scenes from a lesson, stimulates the body and keeps the brain engaged. This is particularly useful for kinesthetic learners, who retain information better when physically active. 

Using Sound for Auditory Learners 

Sound plays an equally valuable role. Calming Quranic recitation in the background can create a serene, spiritually uplifting environment that helps maintain focus. You can also use rhymes, chants, or story-based learning with dramatic sound effects to make concepts come alive. For example, a rhythmic chant of multiplication tables or science facts can make repetition feel like a game rather than a chore. 

By weaving colour, movement, and sound into your child’s routine, you not only increase retention but also turn study time into a creative, multisensory experience. This approach honours the uniqueness of your child’s learning style, and it fosters a sense of curiosity and joy in the process. When learning becomes a lived experience, not just words on a page, it begins to stick, resonate, and feel exciting. 

Spiritual Insight 

The noble Quran constantly draws our attention to the sensory richness of creation, its colours, sounds, and movements, not merely for admiration, but for reflection and understanding. 

Allah Almighty states in Surah Al Nahal (16), Verse 69: 

“…There is then extracted from their bellies (of the bees), a liquid (honey) of varying colours, in which there is cure for mankind… “

This verse, while describing the bees and the miracle of honey, subtly illustrates how colour and variety serve as powerful tools for comprehension and connection. 

It is recorded in Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 86, that holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would employ expressive, engaging teaching methods, sometimes drawing in the sand, raising his voice for emphasis, or using vivid metaphors. His approach was interactive, adaptable, and deeply aware of how different companions absorbed knowledge. He did not rely solely on formal delivery but made use of the world around him to enhance understanding. 

When you incorporate colours, movement, or sound into your child’s learning, you are not simply making study time more entertaining, you are following a sacred model of sensory-rich, mindful teaching. These tools echo the beauty and diversity of Allah Almighty’s creation and turn learning into an act of wonder. 

By using the senses to engage your child, you deepen their connection to the knowledge they acquire, and, more importantly, to the One who made the universe so richly textured and worthy of reflection.