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.
The Ten Gurus & Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
Learn the names, stories and teachings of the ten Sikh Gurus and the Guru that lives on in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ
Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Ik Onkar
ਗੁਰੂ ਅੰਗਦ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ
Guru Angad Dev Ji
Seva — Selfless Service
ਗੁਰੂ ਅਮਰ ਦਾਸ ਜੀ
Guru Amar Das Ji
Equality — We All Sit Together
ਗੁਰੂ ਰਾਮ ਦਾਸ ਜੀ
Guru Ram Das Ji
Love — The Foundation of Everything
ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜਨ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ
Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Truth — Even When It Is Hard
ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ
Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji
Miri-Piri — Spirit and Strength Together
ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ
Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji
Compassion — Love for All Living Things
ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ
Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji
The Guru's Light Has No Age
ਗੁਰੂ ਤੇਗ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ
Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji
Stand Up for Others
ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ
Guru Gobind Singh Ji
The Khalsa — Standing for Truth
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
The Shabad — The Living Guru
Hear the Names
Listen to the correct pronunciation of all ten Gurus.
Sikh values & beliefs
The ideas at the heart of Sikhi — the Five Kakars, sewa, daily paath and what it means to live as a Sikh.
The Five Kakars
FaithKesh, Kangha, Kara, Kachera and Kirpan — the five articles of Sikh faith, explained for kids.
Why Daily Paath Matters
FaithHow families build a gentle daily Nitnem habit at home — without pressure.
Why Do We Bow in Gurdwara?
FaithA simple answer to a question every child asks — about respect and Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
Gurdwara Etiquette
FaithA quick, friendly guide to what to do — and what to wear — on a visit to the Gurdwara.
Sewa: Selfless Service
ValuesWhat sewa means, and easy ways children can start helping others today.
The Sikh Calendar
FaithThe 12 months of the Nanakshahi year and the festivals along the way.
Sikh history & heroes
True stories of courage, sacrifice and service — from the Panj Pyare to the Sikhs shaping the world today.
The Panj Pyare
HistoryThe story of the five beloved ones who stood up at Vaisakhi 1699.
Bhagat Puran Singh
HistoryThe life behind Pingalwara — a story of sewa and caring for the forgotten.
Kaurs Leading the Way
HistoryInspiring Sikh women making a global impact, past and present.
Sikh Trailblazers
HistorySikh Canadians who made history — pioneers, leaders and changemakers.
Festivals & celebrations
The days that bring Sikh families together — their stories, and ways to celebrate with kids.
Vaisakhi
FestivalThe story of 1699 and the birth of the Khalsa — with activities and coloring.
Sikh Heritage Month
FestivalStories, activities and lessons to celebrate Sikh heritage all through April.
Hola Mohalla
FestivalThe Sikh festival of martial spirit — its history and how it's celebrated.
All Celebrations
HubGurpurabs, Bandi Chhor Divas and more — the full festivals hub.
More ways to explore Sikhi
Stories to read, Gurbani to learn, and games to play — all free.
Sikh Storybooks
BooksFree illustrated chapter books from the lives of the Gurus and beyond.
Learn Gurbani
GurbaniStart reading Japji Sahib and the daily Nitnem, one small step at a time.
Sikhi Summer
ChallengeA free 30-day journey: a story, a Shabad, and something to make and do.
Quizzes
QuizTest what you know about the Gurus, festivals and Sikh values.
Crosswords
PuzzleFree printable and online Sikhi crosswords for kids.
Coloring Pages
PrintablePrintable Vaisakhi, Gurbani and Sikh history coloring sheets.
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.