The Sikh Coalition Kid’s Corner was a virtual learning series featuring diverse and inclusive materials. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many schools and summer activities were closed or postponed, these online sessions brought kids and parents from across the country together to stimulate learning through a range of interactions with literature, music, and art. Catch up on every Kid’s Corner episode below!
 | Week 1: Story Time - Super Satya Saves the DayAuthor Raakhee Mirchandani reads Super Satya Saves the Day, an empowering story about a young Sikh girl and her family. Click here to watch the full session Connect with Raakhee Mirchandani on Instagram and Twitter |
 | Week 2: Story Time - Be Brave My LoveAuthor Bhajneet Singh reads Be Brave My Love, a story that speaks from a parent’s heart to the special child in their life and inspires kids to love, grow, and always be positive in everyday moments. Click here to watch the full session Connect with Bhajneet Singh on Instagram and Twitter |
 | Week 3: Art Workshop - Gratitude“Who are you grateful for?” Artist and Community Development Manager Harleen Kaur leads an art workshop centered around the theme of gratitude. Participants learn how to create their own walls of gratitude right at home. Click here to watch the full session Connect with Harleen Kaur on Instagram |
 | Week 4: Art Workshop - Creating a BookSimran Jeet Singh and Baljinder Kaur, author and illustrator of Fauja Singh Keeps Going, lead an interactive art workshop where participants learn to write and illustrate their own book! Click here to watch the full session Connect with Simran Jeet Singh on Instagram and Twitter Connect with Baljinder Kaur on Instagram and Twitter |
 | Week 5: Music Class - SantoorKamaljeet Kaur Ahluwalia of Absolute Focus leads the audience on a learning journey with the Santoor–a beautiful Indian instrument from the valleys of Kashmir. Click here to watch the full session Connect with Kamaljeet Kaur Ahluwalia on Instagram and Youtube |
 | Week 6: Art Workshop - ImaginationArtist Gurpreet Kaur leads an art tutorial where participants draw and color a scene using their imagination. Click here to watch the full session Connect with Gurpreet Kaur on Instagram |
 | Week 7: Surprise Magic Show!Vikram Singh Khalsa, known as the AMASINGH Magician, leads an interactive magic show for the audience. Vikram shares his journey as a magician, and how he uses magic to break down barriers and connect with others. Click here to watch the full session Connect with Vikram Singh Khalsa on Instagram and Youtube |
 | Week 8: Story Time - The Garden of PeaceNavjot Kaur, the trailblazer behind independent publisher Saffron Press, reads The Garden of Peace, a story addressing the themes of kindness, respect, courage, and responsibility. Click here to watch the full session Connect with Navjot Kaur on Instagram and Twitter |
 | Week 9: Art Workshop - Finding your inner superheroVishavjit Singh, also known as the Sikh Captain America, takes the audience through an art workshop on ‘finding your inner superhero.’ Click here to watch the full session Connect with Vishavjit Singh on Instagram and Twitter |
 | Week 10: Music Class - ShowcaseMulti-instrumentalist performer-composer Neelamjit Dhillon takes us on an exciting musical journey with a variety of instruments, including the clarinet and the tabla. Click here to watch the full session Connect with Neelamjit Dhillon on Instagram and Twitter |
 | Week 11: Writing WorkshopAuthor Raakhee Mirchandani joins us again to lead a writing workshop and teach us how to express the change we each wish to see in the world. Click here to watch Part 1; Click here to watch Part 2 Connect with Raakhee Mirchandani on Instagram and Twitter |
 | Week 12: Story Time - My First Sikh BooksAuthor Parveen Kaur Dhillon reads My First Kaur Book and My First Singh Book from her My First Sikh Books collection. Click here to watch the full session Connect with Parveen Kaur Dhillon on Facebook |
 | Week 13: Art Workshop - Animal-shaped BookmarksJasleen Kaur of Let's Be Creative leads us through a fun arts and crafts activity for kids and parents--making bookmarks in the shapes of different animals! Click here to watch the full session Connect with Jasleen Kaur on Facebook |
 | Week 14: Story Time - Ajooni the KaurageousJoin Baani and Ajooni Kaur Anand for a special reading of Ajooni the Kaurageous: Ajooni Stands Up to the Dragon. Written by Amarpreet Kaur Dhami-Anand, this children’s story inspires readers to courageously stand against all challenges. Click here to watch the full session Connect with Ajooni the Kaurageous on Facebook |
 | Week 15: Job Explorer“What do you want to be when you grow up?” In this workshop, Iowa-based father-son duo Gurwinder and JJ Kapur explore this question and help kids think about what they might like to be when they grow up. Click here to watch the full session |
 | Week 16: Making Healthy SnacksGurkiran Kaur of @vegantothemax shows us her easy and fun recipe for Oat Balls using ingredients that are already in your kitchen! Click here to watch the full session Connect with Gurkiran Kaur on Instagram |
 | Week 17: Story Time - What is a Patka?Author Tajinder Kaur Kalia reads What is a Patka? This book centers on the story of Mohan, a young Sikh boy who wears a patka. Click here to watch the full session Connect with Tajinder Kaur Kalia on her website |