Skip to content

Sanskrit for Kids — Online Classes for Children

A playful first course in Sanskrit for children: Shlokas, sounds, everyday words and simple sentences, in short live sessions.

BeginnerYoung children · No prior knowledgeLive online
Teacher
Shastri-qualified Sanskrit teacher
Type
Live online classes
Subject
Sanskrit for children
Level
Beginner
Language
Sanskrit, explained in English or Hindi
Format
One-to-one / Small group
Duration
Planned with you
No. of classes
Planned with you

Course overview

Children pick up the sounds of a language far more easily than adults do. A child who hears and repeats Sanskrit early keeps its pronunciation for life, and meets the subject at school as an old friend.

This course keeps things light. Each session mixes recitation, new words with pictures, a little speaking and a short story or verse. Reading and writing are introduced only when the child is ready for them.

Schedule of classes

Flexible start

One-to-one classes can begin at any time. Days and timings are agreed with you, around school hours, work and your time zone. Small-group batches are formed as learners at the same level enrol; tell us your preferred days and we will let you know the next batch.

  • Start date: any time (one-to-one)
  • Days and time: chosen with you
  • Number of classes: planned in the free counselling session
Ask about the next batch

Who is this course for?

  • Young children meeting Sanskrit for the first time
  • Children growing up outside India whose families want them to know Sanskrit
  • Children who already recite a few Shlokas and want to learn more
  • Children who will study Sanskrit at school in a year or two

What are the prerequisites?

  • None. The child does not need to read or write
  • The enquiry is made by a parent or guardian; for younger children a parent stays nearby during class

What you will learn

  • Clear pronunciation of Sanskrit sounds
  • Short Shlokas and simple verses, with a meaning the child can explain
  • Everyday words: family, animals, colours, numbers, food and nature
  • Greetings and simple sentences such as मम नाम … (my name is …)
  • The first letters of Devanagari, when the child is ready

Curriculum

  1. Sounds and rhymes

    • Vowel and consonant sounds through repetition
    • Simple chants and rhymes
  2. Shlokas

    • Short daily verses learnt by ear
    • What each verse means, in the child's own words
  3. Words around me

    • Family and home
    • Animals, birds and nature
    • Numbers and colours
  4. Speaking

    • Greetings and introductions
    • This is … / What is this?
    • Simple questions and answers
  5. First letters

    • Recognising and tracing letters
    • Reading simple words — only when ready

Content and pace are adjusted to the child's age and attention. Session length is agreed with parents.

What will you gain from this course?

  • The child recites the verses learnt clearly and happily
  • The child knows a starter vocabulary and can say simple sentences
  • Sanskrit sounds familiar and enjoyable
  • A natural step on to Reading and Writing, Shlokas or school Sanskrit

What materials and support do you get?

  • Live, interactive classes: you read, speak and write in every session.
  • Explanations in English or Hindi, whichever you prefer.
  • Short practice tasks between classes, reviewed at the start of the next one.
  • Regular revision of earlier material.
  • Doubts answered on WhatsApp between classes.

How is progress assessed?

  • Practice exercises reviewed in class, with feedback on recurring errors.
  • Reading aloud and speaking tasks in every session.
  • A short review at the end of each stage to decide what to study next. There is no pass or fail.

What effort is required?

The total number of classes is planned with you. As a guide, learners progress best with regular live classes each week and a short period of practice on most days — reading aloud, revising forms or reciting. The weekly plan is agreed in the counselling session.

How we teach

  • Short sessions with frequent changes of activity.
  • Listening and repeating before reading and writing.
  • Pictures, objects and stories to carry meaning.
  • Plenty of praise; mistakes are corrected gently by repetition.
  • Parents are told what was covered so that it can be repeated at home.

For parents

Five minutes of repetition at home on most days does more than a long session once a week. After each class we tell you which verse or words to repeat. You do not need to know Sanskrit yourself.

Class format

  • One-to-one

    Private classes at your own pace, scheduled around you.

  • Small group

    A small batch that follows a structured plan together.

Duration

Planned with you in the free counselling session, according to your current level and goal.

Fees

Fees depend on the course and on whether you choose one-to-one or small-group classes. Please contact us for current fees.

  • Individual class

    A single one-to-one class, booked as you need it.

    Contact for fees

  • Monthly individual coaching

    Regular one-to-one classes at a fixed weekly rhythm.

    Contact for fees

  • Monthly group classes

    Small-group classes that follow a structured plan.

    Contact for fees

  • Course package

    A complete course or examination-preparation programme.

    Contact for fees

Frequently asked questions

What age is this course for?

It is meant for young children who are not yet studying Sanskrit at school. Readiness matters more than age: tell us how old your child is and we will suggest a session length and starting point.

Are the classes one-to-one or in a group?

Both are possible. One-to-one suits very young or shy children; a small group of children of similar age can be livelier.

Will my child learn to read and write?

Letters are introduced when the child is ready. Children who want to go further continue with the Reading and Writing course.

Can classes be taught in English?

Yes. Explanations can be in English or Hindi.

Enquire about this course

Tell us a little about the learner. We reply on WhatsApp or email to arrange a free counselling session.

Who is the learner?

For learners under 18, a parent or guardian should make the enquiry. We do not ask for the child's name or contact details at this stage.

  • BeginnerAll ages · No prior knowledge

    Sanskrit Reading and Writing

    Learn the Sanskrit alphabet and the Devanagari script properly — every sound, every sign — until you can read aloud and write with ease.

    • You can read any Sanskrit word in Devanagari, including conjuncts
    • You can write Devanagari legibly and take dictation

    Explore Course

  • All levelsAll ages · No prior Sanskrit

    Sanskrit Shlokas

    Learn Shlokas, Stotras and Subhāṣitas with correct pronunciation and word-by-word meaning, so that you understand what you recite.

    • You recite the verses you have learnt accurately and with confidence
    • You can explain each of them word by word

    Explore Course

  • SchoolClass 6

    Class 6 Sanskrit

    A gentle, well-structured start to Sanskrit for Class 6 students — first words, simple sentences and the foundations of grammar.

    • Comfortable reading and understanding of textbook lessons
    • Ability to form simple, correct Sanskrit sentences

    Explore Course

॥ विद्या ददाति विनयम् ॥

Your Journey Into Sanskrit Begins Here.

Whether you're preparing for school exams, learning a new language or exploring India's timeless literature, we are here to guide you.

Free

Get a FREE consultation

Book a demo class with our Sanskrit teacher

Tell us what you want to learn. We will suggest the right course and arrange a free introductory session — no obligation.

  • One-to-one with a Shastri-qualified teacher
  • School, beginner, Shloka or Jain philosophy
  • In English or Hindi, at a time that suits you
WhatsAppEnquire Now