FROM STORIES TO SKILLS: A PATH TO LITERACY
2023
curriculum design
curriculum design
curriculum design
curriculum design
learning science
learning science
learning science
learning science
storytelling pedagogy
storytelling pedagogy
storytelling pedagogy
storytelling pedagogy
From Stories to Skills: A Path to Literacy
Storytelling Everyday is a story-based curriculum that equips children with foundational literacy and social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. Designed for primary school students in rural and semi-urban India, it aligns with the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and adapts across diverse linguistic and cultural contexts.
From Stories to Skills: A Path to Litercay
2023
From Stories to Skills: A Path to Litercay
2023
Background
BACKGROUND
Storytelling Saturday was Indivillage Foundation's reading-cum-literacy program where a simple set of 2-3 activities were combined with stories. After its initial success, IVF wanted to transform it into a structured program with a formalised curriculum.
Fold Labs worked with IVF to design a robust, multi-year program that integrates stories, activities, FL and SEL objectives into a seamless learning experience.
Aligned with the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), the Storytelling Saturdays Program has 32-sessions that balance the joy of storytelling with measurable learning outcomes. Each session features engaging stories paired with literacy-building activities and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) components. We also created student workbooks and volunteer manuals to make session delivery smoother, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for both students and volunteers.
CHALLENGES & APPROACH
Challenges
CHALLENGE ONE
English presented translation challenges across Indian languages.
We designed the curriculum directly in Hindi to ensure better translation.
CHALLENGE ONE
English presented translation challenges across Indian languages.
We designed the curriculum directly in Hindi to ensure better translation.
read more →
CHALLENGE ONE
English presented translation challenges across Indian languages.
read more →
We designed the curriculum directly in Hindi to ensure better translation.
CHALLENGE ONE
English presented translation challenges across Indian languages.
We designed the curriculum directly in Hindi to ensure better translation.
CHALLENGE TWO
Storytelling and foundational literacy were treated separately in the sessions.
We restructured the program to use the same story in two sessions, linking storytelling with literacy learning for stronger outcomes.
CHALLENGE TWO
Storytelling and foundational literacy were treated separately in the sessions.
We restructured the program to use the same story in two sessions, linking storytelling with literacy learning for stronger outcomes.
read more →
CHALLENGE TWO
Storytelling and foundational literacy were treated separately in the sessions.
read more →
We restructured the program to use the same story in two sessions, linking storytelling with literacy learning for stronger outcomes.
CHALLENGE TWO
Storytelling and foundational literacy were treated separately in the sessions.
We restructured the program to use the same story in two sessions, linking storytelling with literacy learning for stronger outcomes.
CHALLENGE THREE
The lack of standardised teaching materials led to differences in how sessions were delivered.
We introduced detailed session manuals for clear communication.
CHALLENGE THREE
The lack of standardised teaching materials led to differences in how sessions were delivered.
We introduced detailed session manuals for clear communication.
read more →
CHALLENGE THREE
The lack of standardised teaching materials led to differences in how sessions were delivered.
read more →
We introduced detailed session manuals for clear communication.
CHALLENGE THREE
The lack of standardised teaching materials led to differences in how sessions were delivered.
We introduced detailed session manuals for clear communication.
CHALLENGE FOUR
Volunteers felt that session preparation and post-session tasks were tedious and time-consuming.
We designed a student workbook to streamline activities and track progress efficiently.
CHALLENGE FOUR
Volunteers felt that session preparation and post-session tasks were tedious and time-consuming.
We designed a student workbook to streamline activities and track progress efficiently.
read more →
CHALLENGE FOUR
Volunteers felt that session preparation and post-session tasks were tedious and time-consuming.
read more →
We designed a student workbook to streamline activities and track progress efficiently.
CHALLENGE FOUR
Volunteers felt that session preparation and post-session tasks were tedious and time-consuming.
We designed a student workbook to streamline activities and track progress efficiently.
LEARNING STRATEGIES USED
Strategies
LEARNING STRATEGY
Storytelling Pedagogy
Narratives make lessons more engaging and memorable. By connecting complex information to relatable stories, it enhances comprehension and encourages creative thinking.
LEARNING STRATEGY
Storytelling Pedagogy
Narratives make lessons more engaging and memorable. By connecting complex information to relatable stories, it enhances comprehension and encourages creative thinking.
LEARNING STRATEGY
Storytelling Pedagogy
Narratives make lessons more engaging and memorable. By connecting complex information to relatable stories, it enhances comprehension and encourages creative thinking.
LEARNING STRATEGY
Storytelling Pedagogy
Narratives make lessons more engaging and memorable. By connecting complex information to relatable stories, it enhances comprehension and encourages creative thinking.
LEARNING STRATEGY
Activity-Based Learning
Each story is followed by hands-on activities that reinforce the literacy and SEL concepts introduced in the narrative. These activities encourage active participation, allowing children to apply what they’ve learned through creative tasks.
LEARNING STRATEGY
Activity-Based Learning
Each story is followed by hands-on activities that reinforce the literacy and SEL concepts introduced in the narrative. These activities encourage active participation, allowing children to apply what they’ve learned through creative tasks.
LEARNING STRATEGY
Activity-Based Learning
Each story is followed by hands-on activities that reinforce the literacy and SEL concepts introduced in the narrative. These activities encourage active participation, allowing children to apply what they’ve learned through creative tasks.
LEARNING STRATEGY
Activity-Based Learning
Each story is followed by hands-on activities that reinforce the literacy and SEL concepts introduced in the narrative. These activities encourage active participation, allowing children to apply what they’ve learned through creative tasks.
LEARNING STRATEGY
Sequencing for Learning Progression
The curriculum is designed with a clear progression in mind, ensuring that each story and its related activities build upon previous learning. This sequencing helps learners gradually develop more complex literacy skills in a structured manner, ensuring consistent growth.
LEARNING STRATEGY
Sequencing for Learning Progression
The curriculum is designed with a clear progression in mind, ensuring that each story and its related activities build upon previous learning. This sequencing helps learners gradually develop more complex literacy skills in a structured manner, ensuring consistent growth.
LEARNING STRATEGY
Sequencing for Learning Progression
The curriculum is designed with a clear progression in mind, ensuring that each story and its related activities build upon previous learning. This sequencing helps learners gradually develop more complex literacy skills in a structured manner, ensuring consistent growth.
LEARNING STRATEGY
Sequencing for Learning Progression
The curriculum is designed with a clear progression in mind, ensuring that each story and its related activities build upon previous learning. This sequencing helps learners gradually develop more complex literacy skills in a structured manner, ensuring consistent growth.
Final Outcome
volunteer manual
Glimpse of Volunteer Manual
activity
My Plant Pet
Students draw and name their Plant Pet, after reading 'An A-maize-ing Story' during the session.
activity
Who's Tail are You?
A FL and SEL integrated follow-up activity to reading 'My Aaji's Tail.'
student workbook
Sample Student Workbook
volunteer manual
Volunteer Manual
Final Outcome
volunteer manual
Glimpse of Volunteer Manual
activity
My Plant Pet
Students draw and name their Plant Pet, after reading 'An A-maize-ing Story' during the session.
activity
Who's Tail are You?
A FL and SEL integrated follow-up activity to reading 'My Aaji's Tail.'
student workbook
Sample Student Workbook
volunteer manual
Volunteer Manual
Final Outcome
volunteer manual
Glimpse of Volunteer Manual
activity
My Plant Pet
Students draw and name their Plant Pet, after reading 'An A-maize-ing Story' during the session.
activity
Who's Tail are You?
A FL and SEL integrated follow-up activity to reading 'My Aaji's Tail.'
student workbook
Sample Student Workbook
volunteer manual
Volunteer Manual
Final Outcome
volunteer manual
Glimpse of Volunteer Manual
activity
My Plant Pet
Students draw and name their Plant Pet, after reading 'An A-maize-ing Story' during the session.
activity
Who's Tail are You?
A FL and SEL integrated follow-up activity to reading 'My Aaji's Tail.'
student workbook
Sample Student Workbook
volunteer manual
Volunteer Manual
Final Outcome
volunteer manual
Glimpse of Volunteer Manual
activity
My Plant Pet
Students draw and name their Plant Pet, after reading 'An A-maize-ing Story' during the session.
activity
Who's Tail are You?
A FL and SEL integrated follow-up activity to reading 'My Aaji's Tail.'
student workbook
Sample Student Workbook
volunteer manual
Volunteer Manual
Final Outcome
volunteer manual
Glimpse of Volunteer Manual
activity
My Plant Pet
Students draw and name their Plant Pet, after reading 'An A-maize-ing Story' during the session.
activity
Who's Tail are You?
A FL and SEL integrated follow-up activity to reading 'My Aaji's Tail.'
student workbook
Sample Student Workbook
volunteer manual
Volunteer Manual
IMPACT
IMPACT ONE
The program currently engages with 9264 children spread across 91 schools.
IMPACT ONE
The program currently engages with 9264 children spread across 91 schools.
IMPACT ONE
The program currently engages with 9264 children spread across 91 schools.
IMPACT ONE
The program currently engages with 9264 children spread across 91 schools.
IMPACT TWO
The curriculum has been translated to Kannada, Telugu and other regional languages.
IMPACT TWO
The curriculum has been translated to Kannada, Telugu and other regional languages.
IMPACT TWO
The curriculum has been translated to Kannada, Telugu and other regional languages.
IMPACT TWO
The curriculum has been translated to Kannada, Telugu and other regional languages.
STATISTIC
Over 30% students exhibit gains in speaking skills in year 1 of the Storytelling Saturday program.
STATISTIC
Over 30% students exhibit gains in speaking skills in year 1 of the Storytelling Saturday program.
STATISTIC
Over 30% students exhibit gains in speaking skills in year 1 of the Storytelling Saturday program.
STATISTIC
Over 30% students exhibit gains in speaking skills in year 1 of the Storytelling Saturday program.
Impact
"The creative curriculum naturally develops essential skills in children aged 4-8. Their thoughtful and detail oriented approach has resulted in an engaging program that consistently delivers results, and we've observed remarkable progress in our children's abilities, especially speaking skills."
Akanchha Sharma, Head of Operations, IndiVillage Foundation
Akanchha Sharma, Head of Operations, IndiVillage Foundation
more work
Quest Alliance
The Change Leaders Program
BEHAVIOUR CHANGE & SYSTEMS DESIGN • 2020
Behaviour Change - 2020
Quest Alliance - 2023 - Learning Design
The Change Leaders Program
Quest Alliance
The Change Leaders Program
BEHAVIOUR CHANGE & SYSTEMS DESIGN • 2020
Quest Alliance
The Change Leaders Program
BEHAVIOUR CHANGE & SYSTEMS DESIGN • 2020
Socialstar
Climrades: The Climate Warrior
BEHAVIOUR CHANGE • 2023
Behaviour Change - 2020
Socialstar - 2023 - Behaviour Change
Climrades: The Climate Warrior
Socialstar
Climrades: The Climate Warrior
BEHAVIOUR CHANGE • 2023
Socialstar
Climrades: The Climate Warrior
BEHAVIOUR CHANGE • 2023
Quest Alliance
Unlocking Careers: The WoW App
LEARNING DESIGN • 2021
Behaviour Change - 2020
Quest Alliance - 2021 - Learning Design
Unlocking Careers: The WoW App
Quest Alliance
Unlocking Careers: The WoW App
LEARNING DESIGN • 2021
Quest Alliance
Unlocking Careers: The WoW App
LEARNING DESIGN • 2021