{Sikhiaa, pronounced Sik-kh-i-aa, means education}

The idea of visible identity has become a social justice and human rights issue today, when individuals are denied a publicly-funded education in certain countries of the EU, because they stand out and look different.

Teaching about diversity is not something that should be taught once a year to celebrate a specific heritage month but, should be integral to daily learning to foster respect and understanding for all diverse groups.

The following lessons and activities can be easily adapted to any provincial or state standards, including Equitable learning strategies in Reader’s Workshop, Character Education, Citizenship and Stewardship components of your professional teaching goals.

Please feel free to share your own ideas on how you used the book.

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It’s Back to School activities

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Guided Reading Bookmarks

How to make a Lion Mask

Here’s a link for Preschoolers

How to Make a Paper bag Lion puppet

Pattern for Lion paper bag puppet

Rooted in good character SCIENCE expectations Gr1

Rooted in good character

Countdown to Vaisakhi and Spring activities
Countdown to Vaisakhi – April teaching ideas
Printable Vaisakhi card
Vaisakhi colouring page
Make a simple lion kite
How to Make a Toy Kite
Gift tags for pillow boxes or Seva activity
Global Citizens pillow box template

Please check back since there are many more resources being added soon!

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Parents and Kids

{pronounced Maa-pay att-ay Bach-ay}

In my stories, you will often find a rhythmic intertwining of words from my Panjabi heritage, connecting worlds that have so much to share.  Centuries-old storytelling techniques have bound generations through the spoken word.  Today, reading-aloud with our children, sharing diverse family histories and special moments can further strengthen those generational bonds and bring authenticity to each of our lives.  Stories encourage dialogue and help children make sense of a world overloaded with mixed messages.  Imagination leads to curiosity.  Curiosity needs answers.  The freedom to think and believe is a beautiful gift.

Colouring Pages:

Lion image

Lioness image

Colouring Page

Paper Crown Template 1

Paper Crown Template 2