Gandhi for Kids and Teachers Illustration

Gandhi for Kids

For Kids: The Life and Times of "Mahatma" Gandhi
1869-1948
Meet Mohandas Karamchand "Mahatma" (Great Soul) Gandhi

Civil Disobedience

What is civil disobedience?

Civil disobedience the Gandhi way

Gandhi or Gandhiji? In Hindi, ji is the suffix of respect... so much so, it is very hard for a person who truly respects Mr. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi to call him just Gandhi!" explains handwriting analysis Keshava G S. Here's an example of Gandhiji's handwriting (and what personality traits this reflects, as interpreted by Keshava G S.)

Mohandas or Mahatma? That's easy! Gandhi's name is Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. His followers called him Mahatma, which means "great soul", as a sign of respect and love. Today, most non-Hindu people call him Mahatma Gandhi.

Speeches & Sayings
"We must be the change we wish to see."  - Gandhi
"An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind." - Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi's Famous Speeches

Meet the family

Gandhi's Grandsons: An Interview with Rajmohan Gandhi (Dr Adams) 

Games, Videos, Photo Essay

Photo Essay - The Life and Times of Gandhi (Time)

Children's Stories - Gandhi (educational cartoon, video)

Let's Follow Gandhi's Footsteps (educational cartoon, video)

Play the Gandhi Game (For Kids, Interactive) 

Gandhi Games & Activities

Free online games and activities about ancient India

Free online stories about ancient India (some animated videos, some text)

For Teachers

Lesson Plans for Teachers - Ancient India and Country of India