Kathe Khajane - English

Writer : Phạm Thu Thùy Narrator : Kalavathi C Editor : Nagarjuna B N Greeny has so much energy. She doesn't want to nap! One day, she decides to run away. After playing in the hot sun for a while, Greeny gets tired and wants to go home. But now she's lost! How will she get home to her dad?   Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1.Ask children to draw Greeny playing in the s...

Writer : Liora Friedland Narrator : Veena G Editor : Nagarjuna B N A certain little girl is in the habit of saying ‘No’. She says it a lot. In fact, all of the time. One day thou,gh, she is faced with a very tempting question and can’t help but say ‘YES!’ Perhaps saying ‘Yes’ isn’t so bad after all. Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1. Ask students to write a short stor...

Writer : Zanele Dlamini Narrator : Ashwini M Editor : Santhosh K M Drought has struck Happy-Land, and Mama Birdie goes in search of the magic rain worm. Can anyone sing her back home? Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1.Ask students to talk about what they know about rain and drought.  2.Have students share a song or sound that makes them feel happy. 3.Let students...

Writer : Crystal Warren Narrator : Sampreeta SN Editor : Roopa K R Two birds set out on a journey to find the perfect nest. As they explore different places, they discover that the best nest is not just about looks, it's about feeling at home. Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1.Ask the students to list the places the birds visited.  2.Ask students to name places w...

Writer : Kiugu Grebo Dlamini Narrator : Ashwini M Editor : Santhosh K M Drought has struck Happy-Land, and Mama Birdie goes in search of the magic rain worm. Can anyone sing her back home?  Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1.Ask children to talk about what they know about rain and drought. 2.Have children share a song or sound that makes them feel happy. 3.Let children...

Writer : Varsha Seshan Narrator : Shruthi T C Editor : Shrurhi T C What will happen if Sunita presses her belly button? Or if she pulls her ears? A story about the power of imagination, which also introduces children to different parts of the body.  Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1. Have children name different parts of their body. 2. Ask children to show how they use...

Writer :  Dhyanvi Katharani  Narrator : Shaily B, British Telecom Editor : IT for change Rohan is in grade seven and finds math very difficult. He feels sad, but his friend and brother help him realize all the other things he can do. Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1. Invite students to talk about times when numbers felt confusing to them. Let them share the...

Writer : Dhyanvi Katharani Narrator : Anjali Bhatia, British Telecom Editor : IT for Change Anku, Harsh, and Rohan learn from their mistakes. They get better at their hobbies and talents and grow a lot with the support of their friends and family. Here are some ways to engage student using this story:  1. Encourage students to talk about their passions or goals in life and to think about the...

Writer : Jess Jardim-Wedepohl Narrator : Deepa S Editor : Prakruthi G When Unnati meets a dirty, smelly beast, fear turns into friendship. Can she help the creature become more than what it seems? A short tale of kindness and transformation.    Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1.Ask children: Have you ever felt like someone was  following you? 2.Ask children:...

Writer : Anuradha R Narrator : Anuradha R Editor : Anusha Tejaswini R The king came back thin, surprising the queen. She had a plan, and soon, both the king and queen were the same size. Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1.Ask students to guess what the queen’s plan might have been.   2.Encourage students to draw the king and queen before and after they became the...

Writer : Payoshni Saraf Narrator : Priya Sachdeva, British Telecom Editor : IT for Change The children of Class 6 want to visit the amusement park, but will they be able to save enough money for the tickets? Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1. Invite students to describe the best trip they have ever taken. Ask them to share what made it special. 2. Ask students to imagine a...

Writer : Department of School Education, Karnataka Narrator : Tasheya Amreen Editor : Roopa K R The monkey’s grapes are stolen by the clever fox, so he decides to keep his next fruit safe. When the fox tries to steal the mangoes, things don’t go as planned.   Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1. Ask children to listen carefully to the sounds animals make in the story (mo...

Writer : Ananya Dasgupta Narrator : Veena BS, British Telecom Editor : IT for Change Physicist E. C. George Sudarshan made one of the greatest scientific discoveries of the 20th century. His work helped answer fascinating questions about atoms—the tiny particles that make up our universe. Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1. Discuss with  students what their favour...

Writer : Cebo Solombela Narrator : Lakshmi K Editor : Prakruthi G Lazy ant is very lazy. He lets the other ants do all the work. Will he ever stop being lazy?   Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1.Ask children to talk about why helping is important. 2.Have children share a time when they helped someone. 3.Let children draw a picture of ants working together. Theme(s) : L...

Writer : Anuradha R Narrator : Anuradha R Editor : Nagarjuna B N   The fat king chased his dog, who was running after a cat, and after days of running, the king became thin. Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1.Let students  draw the king before and after he became thin.  2.Have a talk about why running and playing help keep us healthy.   3.Ask studen...

Writer : Tariq Manzoor Narrator : Shruthi T C Editor : Sunitha M S  Suitable for : Lower Primary Theme(s) : Family,Love Tag(s) : Class 1,Class 2,Class 3,Class 4,Class 5 Click here for the story activity page.

Writer : Department of School Education, Karnataka Narrator : Sunitha M S Editor : Santhosh K M Subbanna, a talented toymaker, creates beautiful toys with great care. His honesty, kindness, and hard work lead him to a fulfilling and respected life. Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1. Have children talk about their favorite toy and why they like it. 2. Ask children to share w...

Writer : Anjum Hasan Narrator : Kiranmayi Chandra, British Telecom Editor : IT for Change Sitara’s family is going on a trip to see the grand Taj Mahal. But children who suck their thumbs are not allowed on trains! Poor Sitara. Will she miss out on the adventure just because she sucks her thumb? Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1. Encourage students to recall  any...

Writer : Somak Ghoshal Narrator : Anjali Bhatia, British Telecom Editor : IT for Change Piku loves long summer afternoons and dislikes dark summer evenings. But his afternoons become gloomier when, all of a sudden, there is no one to read Piku a story. Will Piku’s books remain unread? Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1.Ask the students to tell one of their favourite st...

Writer : Raviraj Shetty Narrator : Rahul Chawda , British Telecom Editor : IT for Change Do you like cars, dinosaurs, and reading about them? Do you have questions and ideas? Do you enjoy being read to, or do you prefer reading alone in a quiet corner? Come in, and welcome to our library! Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1. In groups or pairs, encourage students to wri...

Writer : Krishnadip Sigdel Narrator : Sunitha M S Editor : Kalavathi C   It's her first day of school. Nima gets new shoes, a new bag, and a new pen, but she still doesn't feel happy. What could help Nima feel happy again? Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1. Have a whole-class discussion about how everyone felt on their first day of school, and what all do student...

Writer : Kanchan Bannerjee Narrator : Shoa Khan, British Telecom Editor : IT for change Anu sometimes fights with her sister, but she also helps her learn new things. A story about two sisters who love each other. Here are some ways to engage students using this story.  1.Ask students if they have siblings/friend and if they are happy having them.  2.Ask how they usually spend time with...

Writer :  Salil Chaturvedi Narrator :  Shoa Khan, British Telecom Editor : IT for Change Meet Durva and Dhrubo and their wheelchair. Follow the adventures of these siblings as they have fun exploring parks, markets, and many other places. Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1. Invite students to talk about their brothers, sisters or a friend and share any fun or...

Writer : Candice Dingwall Narrator : Anuradha R Editor : Ramya R It is a story about how a small ant uses his love for reading and creative thinking to solve a big problem in his colony. It teaches children the value of problem-solving, teamwork, and the power of knowledge.   Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1. Have children tell about a time they helped someone. 2. Ask...

Writer : Rohini Nilekani Narrator : Shruthi T C Editor : Shrurhi T C   Each of us has a wonderful body. But have you ever listened to what it tells you?   Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1. Have children talk about their favorite toy and why they like it. 2. Ask children to share ways to be kind and honest like Subbanna. 3. Let children make simple paper toys or s...