Books with Discussion Guides
Discussion guides help to ensure that when books are used in classrooms, children of all backgrounds understand the stories’ important messages of courage, kindness, and determination.
- Super Satya Saves the Day by Raakhee Mirchandani | Discussion Guide developed by the Sikh Coalition’s education team alongside Ms. Mirchandani
- The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh by Supriya Kelkar | Discussion Guide developed by the Sikh Coalition’s education team alongside Ms. Kelkar
- Fauja Singh Keeps Going by Simran Jeet Singh | Discussion Guide developed by the Sikh Coalition’s education team alongside Mr. Singh
- Jeet and Fudge: The Loving Library by Amandeep S. Kochar | Discussion Guide Included with
- Veer Singh and The Quest of the Golden Apple by Dr. Amrit Kaur Sethi and illustrated by Harleen Kaur
Sikh Celebrations: Lessons & Activities for Inclusive Classrooms
Sikh Celebrations: Lessons & Activities for Inclusive Classrooms ensures that students have a chance to learn about Sikh celebrations through fun resources and activities. The classroom resources include four major Sikh celebrations: Vaisakhi, Bandi Chhor Divas, Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Gurpurab, and Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Gurpurab.
E-Learning
The Sikh Coalition Kid's Corner
With more children learning from home in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sikh Coalition launched Kid's Corner on Facebook Live featuring Sikh authors, artists, musicians, and more!
Watch NowSikhism in Curricula
C3 Resources: Elementary School Inquiry
In 2019, the Sikh Coalition partnered with C3 Teachers to produce the first-ever C3 resources on Sikhism. These resources, including an elementary school lesson plan, are now available to more than 9,000 teachers in states that use C3 resources to set their school curricula.
Click HereBooks with Lesson Plans
Below are some children’s books with accompanying lesson plans:
- The Boy With Long Hair (Grade 2) by Pushpinder Kaur | Lesson Plan
- A Lion’s Mane (Lower Elementary) by Navjot Kaur | Lesson Plan
Additional Books with Sikh Characters and/or Sikh Themes
Below are some recommended children’s books about and featuring Sikh children:
- What is a Patka? by Tajinder Kaur Kalia
- Ajooni the Kaurageous, by Amarpreet Kaur Dhami (Mascot Books)
- The Garden of Peace by Navjot Kaur (Saffron Press)
- Be Brave My Love by Bhajneet Singh (Brave Lion Books) and Coloring Book
- Hair Twins by Raakhee Mirchandani (Little, Brown Young Readers)
Videos
Below are some videos you can show during class.