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Imagine them reading Punjabi one day

Close your eyes for a moment.Imagine your child confidently recognising Punjabi letters.Reading simple words.Understanding Gurbani.Speaking with grandparents.Feeling proud of who they are.That future doesn't happen overnight.It happens one small step...

“They understand Punjabi, but always reply in E...

“They understand Punjabi, but always reply in English.”I hear this a lot from parents.You ask your child something in Punjabi, they understand exactly what you mean, but the answer comes...

The email I almost didn't send

I've spoken to so many adults who feel embarrassed about their Punjabi.They tell me:"I should know more.""I feel behind.""I should have learned years ago."But learning isn't a race.There is no...

I want to practise Punjabi, but what do I talk ...

“I want to practise Punjabi, but what do I talk about?”A student asked me this, and I thought it was such a good question.It’s easy to tell someone to “just...

The story behind our Sikhi Jigsaw

Our Sikhi Jigsaw started with a simple realisation.Language is important.But culture matters too.Children naturally ask questions about the symbols, words and traditions they encounter.We wanted to create something hands-on that...

Is 4 too young for Punjabi lessons?

“My child is only 4. Is it too early for Punjabi lessons?”I get asked this quite a lot.The idea of a 4 year old sitting in front of a screen...