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G - Neela Ghoda Craft

In the last lesson, the students learned about Guru Gobind Singh Ji. He was a
lover of animals and two of his favorite were his Baaj (hawk) and his Neela

Ghoda (blue horse).
A. For the G lesson, students will create their very own Neela Ghoda on a stick
and learn the song 'Chalo Singho.' Please ask parents to start collecting the

cardboard from gift paper rolls well in advance, ensuring there is enough for
all students.
B. After completing the craft, engage the students in learning the Chalo Singho
song with hand actions. Take a moment to explain the meaning behind each
line. The ‘Chalo Singho' song holds special significance in Sikh culture. It
teaches the kids who Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s parents were, how he
presented himself to the people, where he was born and where he lived.

Materials:
- Photocopy of sheets with both left and right side of the ghoda’s head and
kalgi (provided in student handbook)
- Crayons
- Glue

- Scissors
- Stapler
- Tape
- Hole punch
- Ribbon or yarn, approximately 4 feet in length.
- Approximately 2ft long cardboard roll left over from gift wrap. Alternatively,
you may use stiff brown packing paper rolled into a 2ft long cylinder.

Method:

1. Since Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s favorite ghoda was neela, ask the students
to color the front and back side of the face in a shade of blue.
2. Cut out the left and right side of the ghoda’s face and the kalgi.
3. Glue, tape or staple the left and right of the face along the edge, keeping
the base of the neck open.
4. Lodge the cardboard roll in between the two sheets at the base of the
neck. Use tape or a stapler to securely attach.

5. Glue the kalgi onto the crown of the head.
6. Hole punch a single hole in the nape of the neck. String the ribbon or yarn
through the hole and tie at ends to form the reigns.

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