Chardi Kala - Language and Culture Box

A thoughtfully curated cultural box designed to introduce children to Sikh values, history, language, and creativity through hands-on activities.

Inclusions

• My Little Sikh Handbook 
  • Authored by Aarti Aurora Bakshi, this child-friendly handbook introduces the core beliefs, symbols, and stories of Sikhism in an engaging and age-appropriate manner.
• Hanging Wooden Khanda – Art Activity
  • Includes a wooden Khanda, paint, brush, and glitter.
    Children can paint both sides of the Khanda and sprinkle glitter while the paint is still wet, encouraging creativity and fine motor skills.
• Sikh Gurus Overview Chart
  • An easy-to-understand overview of the Ten Sikh Gurus, including:
  • Date & place of birth
  • Date & place of passing away
  • This helps children build historical awareness and respect for Sikh heritage.
• Gurmukhi Bookmark
  • A simple and meaningful bookmark to familiarize children with the Gurmukhi script and encourage reading.
• Sikh Guru Chronology Sticker Activity
  • An interactive learning activity where children place numbered stickers (English & Punjabi) in sequence to understand the chronological order of the Sikh Gurus.
• Colour Pencil Box
  • A complete set of colour pencils for art, colouring, and activity completion.
• Cotton Bag Printing Activity
  • Children apply paint to wooden blocks and stamp them onto a cotton bag, creating their own reusable, eco-friendly bag while exploring traditional printing techniques.
• Wooden Hand-Carved Teaching Blocks – Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Teachings
  • Beautifully carved wooden blocks featuring the three core Sikh principles:
    • NAAM JAPO (Remember the Divine)
    • KIRAT KARO (Earn an honest living)
    • VAND CHAKKO (Share with others)

Purpose of the Cultural Box

• Introduces Sikh values through play-based learning
• Encourages creativity, cultural pride, and moral understanding
• Supports fine motor skills, sequencing, and early literacy
• Ideal for homes, schools, workshops, and cultural events