EdUAE - Issue 28 - Schools Out Issue 2026

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WHAT’S IN SALIM’S BACKPACK? By The Majlis Academy Written by The Majlis Academy, a UAE-based educational company, What’s in Salim’s Backpack? forms part of a carefully sequenced FS2 Arabic reading series created to support a full year of language development. O ne of twelve books in the collection, the story introduces young learners to familiar characters,

subject to be studied. It becomes a language to explore, enjoy and connect with through stories that feel familiar, warm and relevant. Storytelling With Structure Behind each book sits a carefully planned curriculum, phonics progression and assessment framework. This gives educators the structure needed to support meaningful language acquisition, while keeping storytelling at the heart of the learning experience. For FS2 learners, What’s in Salim’s Backpack? offers a gentle and engaging entry point into Arabic, combining cultural connection, early language skills and the simple pleasure of discovering a story.

vocabulary and sentence structures that are revisited and gently extended across the series. This thoughtful progression helps children build confidence, fluency and understanding over time. Storytelling sits at the heart of every page, turning early Arabic learning into discovery. Rooted in Emirati Culture Rooted in Emirati culture and everyday life, the series presents Arabic as more than a

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