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 :

1. Students can discuss with their friends what they usually do at their grandma's place.
2. Ask them if they have seen anything mysterious in their grandparents' house. What was it?
3. Students can discuss in groups, what their favourite traditional dish/food is that they get to eat when they go to their grandparents' house.
    

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: 

1. Prompt students to share if they have any specific fears.
2. Facilitate a discussion on strategies students have used to overcome their fears.
    

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 students learned math concepts through a practical experience. Here are some ways to engage the students:

1. Encourage students to recall different counting approaches they've encountered in math class.
2. Discuss with students which method they found most helpful and why.
   
    

Writer: Suraj J Menon for Pratham Storyweaver
Narrator: Manu B R, Ravi C, Madhu P, Sumaiya khanum
Editor: Clament Raj

A funny little story about three friends and three clever fish!

Here are some ways to engage the students:

1. Ask students if they have ever been fishing. How was the experience?
2. Students can discuss a situation where they have argued or fought with a friend and both ended up being upset/ let down at the end
    

Writer: Rohini Nilekani for Pratham Storyweaver
Narrator: Clara Soumya
Editor: Vivek A

Aman loves his red T-shirt, because it is so bright and so soft. His Ma hates it, because it is old and has holes in it. She wants to throw it away. He wants to keep it. What is Aman going to do?  

Here are some ways to engage students using this story:

1. Plan an activity where students bring in their favourite items/ toys/ photographs from their childhood to discuss in class. Alternatively – they can draw the object/memory and talk about it as well. 
2. How do we feel when we lose something we really, really like? Like our favourite toy or our favourite T-shirt or dress? Group students up and ask them to think of all the words, phrases and sentences they can to describe this feeling. Answers in multiple languages are welcome!

Writer: Kaswith Venkat for Pratham Storyweaver
Narrator: Shivakumara H N
Editor: Susai Mary

Rudra is a kind boy who helps everyone around him.. Will he get a reward for his good deeds?

Here are some ways to engage students using the story:

1. Encourage students to share instances where they've demonstrated kindness.
2. Facilitate a discussion on what they would wish for if they met a fairy?
    

Writer: Ursula Nafula for Pratham Storyweaver
Narrator: Sumiya Khannum
Editor: Madhusudan K S

Sukhiya Kaka was a famous singer. He met Dinoo who turned out to be his biggest fan. Together they made quite a pair!

Here are some ways to engage students using this story:

1. Create an activity where students perform their favorite songs in front of their peers.
2. Engage students in discussions about cultural icons, memorable experiences, and personal preferences related to music and dancing. E.g. Who is your favourite singer? Do you also like to dance and sing when it's raining?

Writer: Lily Duarte for Pratham Storyweaver
Narrator: Daisy C V
Editor: Susai Mary

This story is about a fairy who helps kind people. 

Here are some ways to engage students using this story:

1. Ask them to imagine that they are the magical fairy. Students can discuss what they would offer to kind people.
2. Ask students to think about whether they would help someone old who they met on the road. Why/Why not? If they were to get a jewel from a magical fairy just like in the story, would they become greedy or help those in need?

Writer: Aarush Pabba for Pratham Storyweaver
Narrator: Praveen Kumar M S, Madhu P
Editor: Lakshmi B T

The king of Kolar, Narsimha who is 93 years old, wants to find a new, honest king for his kingdom. Listen to find out how he does it.

Here are some ways to engage students using this story:

1. Prompt students to imagine themselves in the king's position and discuss what tasks they would assign to test honesty.
2. Students can discuss the importance of honesty, especially as a leader.
    

Writer: Kiran Kasturia
Narrator: Yamuna C C
Editor: Roopa K R

Manu has a new raincoat. He can't wait to wear it, but the rain makes him wait... and wait... and wait.

Here are some ways to engage students using this story:

1. Ask if they like playing in the rain? Why/Why not? 
2. Let students discuss which their favourite season is
3. If they could have a similar raincoat, which colour raincoat would they like?