Kathe Khajane - English

Writer : Anupa Lal Narrator : Kiranmayi Chandra,British Telecom Editor : IT for change Join Cheeku as he goes about his very busy day. Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1.Ask students to list  what they do in a day, like Cheeku.   2.Invite students to act out one thing Cheeku might do, like brushing or playing.   3.Have students talk about their favourite part...

Writer : Class 5, NCERT Textbook (Marigold) Narrator : Anjana M Murgod Editor : Mallikarjun Salagar This is a story where a king and queen have three sons and one lovely daughter. One day, the king comes to a decision, calls his ministers, and announces that they must choose the future king by setting tests for his sons. Find out who becomes the future king.   Here are some ways to engage stu...

Writer : Folk Story Narrator : Vinod B Kanoji Editor : Aishwarya Y Mense There was once a clever barber. One day, the king summoned him and asked for a haircut. After the haircut, the king said, “Now return my hair!” The story reveals how cleverly the barber responds. Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1.Ask children to imagine themselves as a barber. What would they do? 2.Ask...

Writer : Nandini Nayar Narrator : Anju Sonika Thati,Cognizant Outreach Editor : IT for Change Meera's mother went to her school one day, but everyone was missing—Meera, her friends, the teachers, the principal, even the watchman. Where had they all disappeared? Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1. Invite students to talk about whether they have ever seen a snake in real...

Writer :  Kavita Singh Kale Narrator : Priya Sachdeva,British Telecom Editor : IT for change What do you do with your waste? Do you have separate bins for the wet and the dry? Read this fun poem and give it a try. Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1.Lead students to draw two bins-one for wet waste and one for dry waste.  2. Encourage students to share how they...

Writer : Nguyễn Phạm Tú Trinh Narrator : Swathi Thatapudi, Cognizant Outreach Editor : IT for Change When summer comes, Unnie spends all his time playing with his toys. After a while, he gets bored and wants something new to do. He notices that his neighbor, Innie, is never bored. Where do you think Innie finds these adventures? Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1. Invi...

Writer : Baeletsi Tsatsi Narrator : Ashwini Anandarao Mane Editor : Salmabanu H Ingalagi This is the story of Thuli, who lives with her grandmother in a village. Every afternoon, Thuli’s grandmother gives her a generous amount of cookies. Special has her eye on the cookies. What’s their secret? Discover the story to find out! Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1.Ask children:...

Writer : Class 7, English Second Language Textbook, Department of School Education, Karnataka Narrator : Satish P Kadam Editor : Rudrappa Shankar Walishetti  A divine messenger offers an old, loving couple a single wish. Their deepest desire is to never be parted, so they wish to die together. What happens next? Here are some ways to engage students using this story 1.Ask children to write a...

Writer : Class 6, English Third Language Textbook, Department of School Education, Karnataka Narrator : Vijaylaxmi S B Editor : Santosh S Patil This is the story of three fishes. One of them is wise, the second is intelligent, and the third is a theist. One day, a fisherman came to catch fish in the lake where they lived. What happens next? Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1...

Writer : Aruna Keerthi Gamage Narrator : Tasheya Amreen Editor : Nagarjuna B N   The Snail's Wonderful Journey tells the story of Cheta, a determined snail who dreams of traveling on a bus. Despite his small size and obstacles along the way, Cheta's journey unfolds with the help of new friends and a spirit of perseverance. Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1.Motiva...

Writer : Class 3, NCERT Textbook (Marigold) Narrator : Sandeep N Kulkarni Editor : Sanjeya Mugad This is a story about a conversation between the Ship of the Desert and the King of the Forest. What could they be talking about? Find out how their conversation unfolds.   Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1.Ask students to create a simple chart comparing forest animal...

Writer : Nicola Rijsdijk Narrator : Anuradha R Editor : Bhageerathi C G   On a very hot day, a child goes to the sea, where she discovers a game she can play with the waves.   Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1. Ask students to draw the child playing with the waves at the sea.   2. Encourage  students to share their favourite thing to do on a hot da...

Writer : Class 7, English Third Language Textbook, Department of School Education, Karnataka Narrator : Roopa Kambalimatha Editor : Sanjeya Mugad This is the story of a poor carpenter whose life completely changes when he finds a magical chisel. How does it happen?   Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1.Ask children, “If you had one wish, what would it be?” 2.Ask children...

Writer : Karen Lilje, Michelle,Preen and Wilna ,Combrinck Narrator : Satish P Kadam Editor : Anjana M Channangi Spotty the Hyena has lost his laugh. How did it happen? Where could it be? Can the other animals help him find it? Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1.Ask children: Where do you usually find your lost laughter or happiness? 2.Ask children: Who is the “monkey” in you...

Writer : Viyoma R Narrator : V M Naik Editor : Rudrappa Shankar Walishetti There was a grandfather who could speak every language, and his grandson's friends were incredibly excited to meet him. How many languages did he know, and what happened next? Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1.Invite students to share if they speak any language that others might not know, and l...

Writer : Folk Story Narrator : Anjana M Murgod Editor : Ningamma Pujar This is a story about a tiger and a lion. One day, all the cows went to graze on the hill. While returning, one cow was left behind—and now, the tiger has arrived. Find out what happens next in the story!   Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1.Ask students if they have ever broken a promise they...

Writer : Ashwini M Narrator : Ashwini M Editor : Ramya R   A kind little girl sees a shivering bird and feels sorry for it, thinking it must be cold without feathers. The bird, in turn, feels sympathy for the girl, believing she must also be cold without feathers, showing mutual empathy.   Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1. Discuss with the students  ho...

Writer : Ameya V Narrator : Geetha M kulkarni Editor : Sandeep N Kulkarni This is the story of two twins, Emma and Ethan. Ethan is a boy who would never study and didn't understand the importance of time. Will he learn to value time before it's too late? Here are ways to engage students using this story:  1. Ask students to write down their daily routine and estimate how much time they spend...

Writer :Class 8, English First Language Textbook, Department of School Education, Karnataka Narrator : Ashwini Anandarao Mane Editor : Sandeep N Kulkarni In the ancient land of Mewar, after the king was gone, the brave queen Karnavati loved her son dearly and always wanted to keep him safe. But one day, danger came near the prince! How could they protect him and ensure he would be alright? &n...

Writer : Mohale Mashigo Narrator : Anjana M Murgod Editor : Shivaraj B Parvati Pirate, Tree, and Bear are making it hard to sleep. By day, they are great friends, but when night comes, everything changes—no one can sleep. The Dream Pillow is a story about turning bad dreams into good ones.     Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1.Ask children: What was the...

Writer : Repostly Admin Narrator : Geetha M kulkarni Editor : Shridevi Yallappa Marakumbi This is the story of two rabbit brothers who come up with clever ways to scare off greedy wolves. It teaches us to be brave and never give up. Find out how the rabbits teach the wolves a lesson!     Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1.Help students to perform a...

Writer : Bookdash Narrator : Naveen Kumar SB Editor : Deeksha R   A boy explores his many talents and hobbies, trying to find the perfect gift. He soon realizes that the best gift is sharing his talents with others, bringing joy and connection Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1.Have students talk about something they like to do.  2.Ask students to tell about...

Writer : Adapted story Narrator : Santosh Patil Editor : Shivaraj B Parvati This is a beautiful story that tells how Tenali Raman used his wit and understanding of human foolishness. It's a humorous tale that highlights the victory of intelligence over simple greed.   Here some ways to engage students using this story: 1.Ask children to explain how Tenali Raman used his cleverness in the stor...

Writer : Class 8, English Third Language Textbook, Department of School Education, Karnataka Narrator : Satish P Kadam Editor : Anjana M Murgod Once upon a time, there lived a clever man named Tenali Ramakrishna, also known as Tenali Ram. He was one of the ministers in the court of King Krishnadevaraya. One day, Tenali Ram gave shelter to a stranger. Will the stranger bring trouble to Tenali Ram?...

Writer : Menaka Raman Narrator : Rishabh Aditya,Cognizant Outreach Editor : IT for Change Lace up your shoes, drink some water, and get ready for Sports Day! Happy, sad, nervous, excited—the students of KV School are feeling all kinds of emotions. Aska-lakadi-gala-galoo, cheer them on, won’t you? Enjoy the story! Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1.Make students pair up...