Kathe Khajane - English

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.

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 favourite subject is and why. 
2.Ask students to draw or make something about what they like to learn. 
3.Ask students to name a famous scientist they have heard about

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 (monkey, fox, etc.).

2. Ask children to talk about what the monkey did to keep his fruit safe and how the fox tried to steal it.

3. Have children act out the role of the monkey and the fox, showing the stealing and protecting 

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 place they would like to visit if they have enough money, and explain why they would choose that destination.

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 same size.  
3.Invite students  to share their favorite games or activities that help them move and have fun.

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: Have you ever made friends with a stranger and become very close to them?
3.Ask children to imagine this story is a movie. What sounds would they hear?
Let the children create sound effects using their voices or classroom objects, for example:
Creepy footsteps (tap on desks)
Growling creature (make deep sounds)
Friendship moment (clap hands or hum a happy tune)

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 steps they need to take to reach them. They can speak about , draw or write these steps. Guide students who are unsure to explore different interests and discover what excites them. 
2. Have students enact the story in groups.

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 their thoughts, then help clear up any questions. 
2. Encourage students to create two lists: things they can do and things they can’t do yet. Then have students work together to help a friend practice something from their “can’t do” list, supporting each other to learn new skills.

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 their body parts every day.
3. Let children move their arms, legs, ears, and tummy like in a game.

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 make up their own happy songs to sing together.