Kathe Khajane - English

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:

1. Discuss with students how they can plant one or two saplings in their surroundings on their birthdays.
2. Ask students why they should water the plants or trees near their home during summer.
3. Students can also discuss what their friends, teachers, parents and grandparents do on their birthday
    

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:

1. If they have participated in any election in their school , then ask them to share their experince
2. Ask students what they would have done if they were in Ms. Magpie's situation

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 awareness to articulate their feelings, this story can help them to explore their emotions further. Here are some ways in which you can use the story:

1. You can use this story to talk about emotions, say being angry and sad – why do the two sometimes get mixed up?
2. Discuss how Akku is feeling as the story progresses
3. Learners can be asked about different emotions – When do they feel that emotion?, What they do when they feel that emotion?
4. Writing prompt – Write about a time you felt angry or sad, and how you came to feel better.

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:

1. Students can discuss with their friends what they would do if they were in Sanju's situation
2. Ask students if they feed any animals in their community/ near their home. How do they feel while doing this?
3. Ask students if they have a pet and ask them to describe the strong connection they share with their pet.
4. Ask students to introduce themselves by talking about their strengths and weaknesses, their family, friends etc.
    

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. Have students share ways in which they help or can help at home or in school, like cleaning up or sharing tasks. 
3. Show pictures of different types of ants doing different things (working together, carrying food or building their home etc.), then in groups – ask students to describe the pictures in turns.

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:

1. Ask them to plant a seed in a small pot and water it every day.
2. Ask if they have a naughty pet at home and then discuss more about the pet's behaviour.
3. Ask the students if they also help their parents with cooking and how.

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: 

1. 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 class? 
2. Students can perform activities to demonstrate their strength, just like ants. 
3. If any child lives in a joint family, they can describe to the class how it feels to live together with everyone.
4. Students can form groups and discuss their how they feel about ants, what they usually do when they see ants, etc.
   
    

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:

1. Students can prepare their daily timetable chart in different formats.
2. If some students are consistently late to class, students can form groups to find out what challenges they face, create a timetable and help them be on time.

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.

1. Ask children whether they care about stray animals and how. Why is it important?
2. Discuss with children what they can do to keep their neighbourhood animals safe and healthy.

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:

1. Ask them what routine they follow at night before going to sleep
2. Ask students which friends they would like to meet or speak to when they can't sleep at night