Jasmine Kaur

Coordinator & Chief Developer of the Sojhi Curriculum

Jasmine currently works as an Adjunct College Instructor teaching courses in Technical Business English, Education and Social Sciences.

Jasmine Kaur has worked in the education field for over 20 years and holds degrees in elementary education, sociology, human development and family studies.

Jasmine served as the Director of Education with SikhRI for over 8 years. She was the coordinator and chief developer of the Sojhi - Gurmat and Panjabi Education Resource. She has developed training using the curriculum to increase classroom confidence and maximize the resources in content areas of Boli and Virsa, as well as classroom management and teaching techniques.

To date, Jasmine has personally trained over 750 educators and administrators. Her passion is developing creative and interactive activities for all ages, especially young children. She currently continues to work with SikhRI developing and conducting Children’s workshops, webinars, and online courses as well as creating materials for Gurmat and Khalsa schools and Individual learning. Jasmine has published articles on the future of Sikh education and her own experiences growing up as a Sikh in Japan, India, Canada, and the US. She lives in Washington, DC area with her husband and twins who keep her very busy and remind her every day how blessed she is.

Videos

Monday
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9
July
2012

Liv - Ik Oankar: God's Light in All

A webinar for children and their families featuring a saakhi from Journey with the Gurus Volume II by Inni Kaur. Jasmine Kaur, director of education at Sikh Research Institute, joins in the Q&A session at the end.

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Saturday
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18
February
2012

Liv - Friends of the Guru

Our friends play a very important role in our lives. What are some qualities of a friend? Did the Gurus' have friends? What type of qualities did their friends have? Let's take a look into the role of friendship.

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Saturday
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19
November
2011

Liv - Creating Confident Kaurs

This session explores the ways we can create classrooms which are a nurturing, exciting place for Kaurs. By making a conscious effort to use lessons and language which enforces the power and strength inherent to a female Sikh, and resisting traditions which implicitly, or explicitly, favors the male perspective, we can make a difference for the next generation! Come bridge the gender gaps and ensure every Sikh child in the classroom knows, with great confidence, her true worth.

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Saturday
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19
March
2011

Liv - The Environment Recognizing Creator in Creation

Liv webinar especially for kids on the topic of "Creator in Creation." The engaging and thoughtful session led by Jasmine Kaur and Harliv Kaur.

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Podcasts

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Articles

Wednesday
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20
January
2010

Buttons, Jump Ropes, and Chocolate Cake

Every year, when December rolls around, there is much buzz about the holiday season. From Hanukah to Kwanzaa and, of course, Christmas, it is a time of gatherings, decorations and gift exchange.

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Saturday
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5
June
2010

The Stages of Human Life

During a memorable kirtan at a housewarming, I was captivated by Bhai Sahib's rendering of Guru Nanak Sahib's Bani.

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Saturday
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5
June
2010

Sidak

Established in 2003 and located in San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A., SikhRI is a non-profit, faith-based initiative whose mission is to "facilitate training and development while inspiring Sikh values.

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Saturday
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23
March
2013

Uniting Story - Lovers with Language and Beauty of Panjab

Fascinating Folktales of Punjab

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Tuesday
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22
December
2015

The Month of December

Anticipation of the end of another year with barely any of the New Year’s resolutions achieved!Holiday presents for your children’s teacher and colleagues!

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Wednesday
,
27
December
2017

It is December 27.

December 27th is in commemoration of the martyrdom of the many Sikhs who died at Chamkaur.

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