Bringing Swahili Into Your Classroom
These 10 free activities introduce students to Swahili in fun, memorable ways.
1. Jambo Greeting Circle
Start mornings with Swahili greetings. Download our song sheet.
2. Safari Animal Counting
Use our vocabulary sheet to teach numbers 1-10.
3. Animal Mask Making
Download mask templates while learning animal names.
4. Colour Hunt
Use our activity pages.
5. Word of the Week
Feature words using our cards.
6. Interactive Games
Use our free online games on the smartboard.
7. Bilingual Story Time
Use our read-aloud guide.
8. Map Exploration
Print our map poster.
9. Word Bunting
Decorate with word bunting.
10. AI Story Creation
Use our AI story generator for a class story.
Want the full plan? Get our free curriculum guide.
Where to go next
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Count 1–10 in Swahili
Moja to kumi with tap-to-hear audio — the most-loved page on the site.
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First Swahili Words for Kids
Greetings, family, food and animals — bite-sized and beginner-friendly.
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Make a Free Personalized Story
Pop in your child's name and get a bilingual Swahili story in seconds.
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