Kathe Khajane - English

Writer: NA
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 children talk about something they like to do.
2.Ask children to tell about a time they shared something with a friend.
3.Let children drawsomething they are good at.

Writer: NA
Narrator: Amreen Banu
Editor: Hemavathi

Katiiti’s Song tells the story of a young girl named Katiiti who loves playing in the forest. When a gorilla tries to trick her with a song, Katiiti learns the importance of trusting her mother’s familiar call to stay safe.

Here are some ways to engage students using this story:
1.Teach children a simple song and let them sing it together like Katiiti.

2.Ask children to take turns making sounds of  animals (like birds, monkeys, or frogs) while others guess the animal.

3.lay a game where children close their eyes and guess who is calling them using familiar voices.

Writer:  Fongsamay Phommaxay
Narrator: Tasheya Amreen
Editor: Anusha Tejaswini R

The girl learns a lot from her mother. By observing her every day, she now knows many things she can do on her own. Which of these activities can you do?

Here are some ways to engage students using this story:
1.Ask children: What do you usually learn from your mother or father?
2.Ask children: In what kinds of work can you help your parents?
3.Ask children: Can you do at least one task without any help from your parents?
4.Ask children: Can you describe your parents? You can talk about their appearance, behavior, or character.

Writer: NA
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 sun.

2.Ask children to tell about a time they got lost.

3.Play a game where children move like Greeny: run, jump, then slow down when she gets tired.

Writer: NA
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 children to tell a story about a small animal going on a big adventure.
2.Ask children to share a time they tried something new and didn’t give up.

3. Help children make a snail using paper plates or simple craft materials.

Writer: writer's name
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.Ask children to tell a story about a small animal going on a big adventure.
2.Ask children to share a time they tried something new and didn’t give up.

3. Help children make a snail using paper plates or simple craft materials.

Writer: writer's name
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.
 

1.Ask the children: How do you think the little girl feels when she sees the bird?
2.Ask the children: How do you think the bird feels when it sees the girl?

Writer: Menaka Raman
Narrator: Tasheya Amreen
Editor: Ananda H S

Suppi is not at all happy to see a bat flying around in his house. In fact, he’s quite scared of it. How can Suppi and Amma help the bat return to her family?

Here are some ways to engage students using this story;
1.Ask children if they have ever seen a bat in real life.

2.Ask children if they have ever made one mistake at home that caused everything to go wrong.

3.Ask children to form groups and create an alternative ending for the story.

Writer: Unknown
Narrator: Teresa Benham, John Sagaya Raj K
Editor: Kiran A N

 A big, frightening monster is scaring everyone in the kingdom. Can Prince Jack help the villagers? Let’s find out!  

Here are some ways to engage students using this story:

1. Ask students to draw (or imagine) a scary monster. Ask them to think about the details. In groups, ask them to describe the monsters they have come up with. They can even describe what they would do if they saw the scary monster. 
2. Have a whole-class discussion on who students consider their heroes and why they admire them. 
3. Encourage students to draw a comic based on the story. Once completed, they can display and present their drawings.

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 ways in which you can engage students using this story:

1. Best out of waste - you can talk about how to reuse plastic paper and other waste items to create useful products or crafts.
2. Learners can be made to think and discuss their plans for keeping their homes and classrroms/ school clean.
3. Students can make groups and clean their surronding roads or parks during their free time.