Kathe Khajane - English

Writer : Kavitha Mandana for Pratham Storyweaver Narrator : Tasheya Amreen Editor : Vivek A Leelu is at the fair with her class of 36 students. But Sir needs to keep counting them to see how many tickets to buy and to make sure no one is lost. Is there an easier way to count to 36 than 1,2,3...? The concept of tables is introduced through a story about counting in groups. The story is about how st...

Writer : Mini Shrinivasan for Pratham Storyweaver Narrator : Manu B R Editor : Clament Raj A little girl goes out alone in the dark. What does she find? The story is about facing fears with courage. Here are some ways to engage the students:  Prompt students to share if they have any specific fears. Facilitate a discussion on strategies students have used to overcome their fears.   Suita...

Writer : Ursula Nafula for Pratham Storyweaver Narrator : Tasheya Amreen Editor : Naveena B R This story is about a Grandma's magical leaves and magical basket. Here are some ways to engage the students : Students can discuss with their friends what they usually do at their grandma's place. Ask them if they have seen anything mysterious in their grandparents' house. What was it? Students...

Writer : Preethi Nambiar for Pratham Storyweaver Narrator : Roopa K R Editor : Roopa K R Tinku, a little pup at Mangu's farm is not sleepy at all. He decides to step out into the night and meets many interesting animals.  This story talks about how children find different ways to fall asleep. Here are some ways to engage students using this story: Ask them what routine they follow at night be...

Writer : Maegan Dobson Sippy for Pratham Storyweaver Narrator: Shashikala S  Editor: Arun Kumar Join Farida as she fills her tiffin box with different items of food, and meet the animal friends she makes along the way. This story can be used to discuss how to care for animals. Ask children whether they care about stray animals and how. Why is it important? Discuss with children what they can...

Writer : Shabham Minwalla for Pratham Storyweaver Narrator : Clara Soumya Editor : Clara Soumya Adil has a full hour to get ready and walk to school. But he is late every day! Where is he losing time? His friend Paro decides to help him account for every minute of the hour. This story can be used to discuss time management.  Here are some ways to engage students using this story: Students can...

Writer : Kanchan Bannerjee for Pratham Storyweaver Narrator : Mahesh Editor : Naveena BR This story is about the interesting life of ants and how happily they live despite being very tiny. Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  Ask students to think about how it would be if they were like ants. For example, is it easy for them to move in a straight line while exiting the cla...

Writer : Shruthi Rao for Pratham Storyweaver Narrator : Kanthamani S Editor : Lakshmi B T Who planted the pea plant? Avani does not know. Her mother does not know. But you will know who did it when you listen this story Here are some ways to engage students by using this story: Ask them to plant a seed in a small pot and water it every day. Ask if they have a naughty pet at home and then discuss m...

Writer : Namrata Singh Narrator : Deborah Chinna Editor : Savitha B B   Meet Anu the Ant—a hardworking ant who loves fruits! This short story highlights the value of hard work and the simple joys ants enjoy every day. Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1. Have a discussion with students on why helping others is important and how/ why it makes people feel happy.  2. H...

Writer : Preksha PC for Pratham Storyweaver Narrator : Kanthamani S Editor : Clara Soumya This story is about a rude farmer and his kind son. Listen to the story and find out how the farmer changes himself. Here are some ways to engage students using this story: Students can discuss with their friends what they would do if they were in Sanju's situation Ask students if they feed any animals in the...

Writer : Vinayak Varma for Pratham Storyweaver Narrator : Tasheya Amreen  Editor : Vivek A. Akku is having an awful day and it’s making her very, VERY angry. Listen to this story to find out how Akku's anger melts away, and get ideas on what to do when YOU are very, VERY angry. This story can be used to introduce the vocabulary for emotions. If the learners already have the vocabulary and awa...

Writer : Edna Gicovi for Pratham Storyweaver Narrator : Teresa Benham Editor : Clara Soumya This story is about a bird called Ms. Magpie who uses her brain and becomes the queen of birds in the forest. Here are some ways in which you can engage students using this story: If they have participated in any election in their school , then ask them to share their experince Ask students what they would...

Writer : Avani Darshan Kawar for Pratham Storyweaver Narrator : Shreesoumya Editor : Savitha B B Lily is very excited! It is her birthday in two weeks and all her friends are going to come celebrate it with her. Lily has a 'colourful' idea about what to give them as a return gift! What is it? Listen to find out. Here are some ways in which you can engage students using this story: Discuss with stu...

Writer : Karanjeet Kaur by Pratham Storyweaver  Narrator : Susai Mary P Editor : Susai Mary P A cloud of trash is hanging over Cheekoo’s head, making her the unhappiest girl in the world. Read this wonderful story to find out how Cheekoo gets rid of this horrible trash cloud.  This story can be used to talk to children about keeping the environment clean and healthy. Here are some w...