Sikhi for kids · Ages 4–12

Discover Sikhi

Everything to explore Sikhi as a family — the Ten Gurus, Sikh values, history, festivals, Gurbani and stories. Free, gentle, and made for kids growing up in the diaspora.

A young Sikh girl reading her paath at home, with Harmandir Sahib on the wall

A gentle starting point for Sikhi

For families raising children away from Punjab, sharing Sikhi can feel like a big task — where do you even begin? This hub is built to be that beginning. Everything here is in plain English, made for children aged four to twelve, and gathered in one place so you can explore at your own pace: the lives of the Ten Gurus, the values that hold Sikhi together, the history that shaped it, the festivals that mark the year, and the first steps into reading Gurbani.

A good place to start is with the Gurus — their names, their stories, and the single teaching each one is remembered for. From there, the Five Kakars and ideas like sewa help a child understand not just what Sikhs do, but why. History brings it to life through real heroes — the Panj Pyare, Bhagat Puran Singh, and the Kaurs leading the way today.

When your child is ready to read the words of the Gurus themselves, head to Learn Gurbani to begin with Japji Sahib, or build the language and script alongside it with Learn Punjabi. And for a ready-made daily routine, the Sikhi Summer challenge offers a small story, Shabad and activity every day. Take your time — a little, shared often, goes a long way.