Learning Through Stories: Small Efforts, Big Impact- Lotus Petal Foundation

Reflections – 18th January

It was very engaging storytelling, and using narratives is an extremely powerful communication tool, no matter what you want to communicate.

Elements of a narrative:

• Character

• Situation / Action

• Realisation

We should describe a situation first and then move towards the result. We can change the order, but we should decide it ourselves. Describe the three elements and then play around with them. It may seem as if I am over-analysing it, but all these components are very organically present in storytelling.

Disha, Grade 5

Today I learned that we should praise effort, not just intelligence. When teachers say, “You tried hard,” it makes us want to learn more. Working together with classmates also helps us understand better. I liked the idea that learning is more important than marks.

 Aditya Yadav, Grade 5

I understood that making mistakes is okay because it helps us learn. When we focus on understanding instead of competition, we feel more confident. Group work teaches us how to help others and share ideas.

 Shaurya Pratap Singh, Grade 5

The session taught me that effort is more important than being smart. When teachers encourage us, we feel brave enough to try difficult questions. I also learned that projects and activities help us learn better than tests.

 Adarsh, Grade 5

I learned that everyone can improve if they keep practising. Studying with friends and helping each other is better than competing. Real-life activities and portfolios make learning interesting and fun.

 Neha, Grade 5

Today I learned that teachers should guide us and not only give marks. When we work in teams, we learn faster. I liked that assessments should help us understand our mistakes and improve.

Vansh, Grade 5

Reflections – 25th January 2026

I watched the video and learned many new things about school learning. The teacher was explaining the lesson in a very clear way. The students were answering questions and participating in the class. I understood that we should pay attention when the teacher is teaching. The classroom looked neat and organised. I liked how confident the students were while speaking. This video taught me to be active in class. I will try to listen carefully and complete my work on time.

Disha, Grade 5

The video was very interesting and helpful for me. I saw students reading and thinking about the lesson. The teacher was guiding them and helping them understand the topic. I learned that studying daily is important for exams. The students were sitting properly and listening carefully. It showed that discipline is important in school. I want to follow the rules and be a good student. This video inspired me to study more.

Aditya Yadav, Grade 5

I liked the video because it showed a real classroom. The teacher was asking questions and the students were giving answers. It helped me understand how to think before answering. The students were very attentive and focused. I learned that learning becomes fun when we participate. The classroom environment was very positive. I felt happy watching the students learn. I will try to be more active in my class.

Shaurya Pratap Singh, Grade 5

The video taught me many good habits for school. The students were listening carefully to the teacher. The teacher explained the lesson step by step. I learned that planning and regular study are important. The students were disciplined and sitting quietly. It showed teamwork and cooperation in the class. I want to improve my listening and speaking skills. This video motivated me to become a better learner.

Adarsh, Grade 5

I enjoyed watching the video because it showed how students learn together. The teacher was encouraging students to answer questions. The students were confident and not afraid to speak. I learned that teachers help us understand difficult topics. The classroom looked clean and organised. It taught me to respect my teacher and classmates. I want to study sincerely and participate more in class.

Neha, Grade 5

The video showed that learning is important and fun. The teacher was explaining the lesson very nicely. Students were reading and sharing their answers. I learned that we should complete our work regularly. The students were disciplined and focused. It showed how teachers support students. I felt inspired to improve my studies. I will try to be attentive and responsible in class.

Vansh, Grade 5

Reflections – 1st February 2026

In Sunday School, we learned about the importance of small things through a story about a one-rupee coin. We read blog posts and shared our thoughts with classmates. The story taught us how small steps can bring big changes in life. We also had a quiz about money and its value. I learned that money has both practical and emotional value. The session helped me understand happiness and success. It was a very interesting and meaningful session.
Yuvraj Negi, Grade 5

Today’s session was very interesting and informative. We discussed a story about a journey and how a person changes with small efforts. The teachers helped us understand the value of one rupee and why every small thing matters. We also participated in a quiz, which was fun and learning-based. I learned that happiness needs effort and positive thinking. The session inspired me to improve myself every day.
Aditya Yadav, Class 5

In the session, we learned about value, gratitude, and happiness. The story about the one-rupee coin taught us that even small things are important. We read and shared our ideas in class. The quiz helped us understand money and its importance. I learned that success comes from small and regular efforts. The session was enjoyable and very useful for us.
Neha, Grade 5A

The Sunday School session was very engaging. We listened to a story that showed how small changes can make a big difference. We discussed the importance of one rupee and how it can help people. The quiz made the session interactive and fun. I learned that we should be thankful and work hard for our goals. This session helped me think differently about happiness and success.
Vansh, Grade 5C

I learned many new things in the session about money, happiness, and personal growth. The story taught us that even small steps are important in life. The quiz helped us understand the value of money. We also shared our thoughts and listened to others. I learned that success needs effort and patience. The session was very interesting and inspiring.
Neha, Grade 5

In today’s session, we discussed a story about a one-rupee coin and its importance. We learned how small actions can create big changes. The teachers guided us and explained the meaning of the story. The quiz helped us learn in a fun way. I understood that happiness comes from gratitude and hard work. The session was very meaningful for me.
Disha, Grade 5

कम साधन, बड़ा सपना - सुनीता त्रिपाठी

रणजी की कहानी हमें सिखाती है कि सफलता हमेशा बड़ी पूंजी से नहीं आती। छोटी शुरुआत भी बड़े सपनों को पूरा कर सकती है।₹1 का सही और समझदारी से उपयोग बहुत लाभ दे सकता है। मेहनत करने वाला व्यक्ति कभी असफल नहीं होता। धैर्य और निरंतर प्रयास से रास्ता आसान बनता है। ईमानदारी ने किया गया काम हमेशा फल देता है पैसा तभी बढ़ता है जब उसे सही दिशा में लगाया जाए। हर छोटा काम के बाद परिणाम ला सकता है, दूसरों की मदद से समाज आगे बढ़ता है ,आत्मविश्वास सफलता की पहली सीढ़ी है। इस कहानी से हमें आत्मनिर्भर बनने की प्रेरणा मिलती है ।

सुनीता त्रिपाठी. सनबीम ग्रामीण स्कूल

₹1 जिसने लंबा सफर तय किया, यह हमें बहुत ही महत्वपूर्ण बातें बताता है।

आशा और सकारात्मकता: मुख्य पात्र रणजी एक पुराने सिक्के के बदले अपने पसंद की चीज जलेबी पाने के लिए हार नहीं मानता है। यह सिखाता है कि सकारात्मक दृष्टिकोण और आशा रखते से हम मुश्किल से मुश्किल लक्ष्य भी पा सकते हैं।

धैर्य और निरंतरता: रणजी का ₹1 का सिक्का कहानी में हाथों से गुजरता है और उसे अपनी मंज़िल पाने के लिए काफी इंतज़ार करना पड़ता है। यह कहानी बताती है कि सफलता के लिए धैर्य और लगातार प्रयास करना ज़रूरी है।

संतोष: अंत में जब रणजी को अपनी मेहनत और लंबी प्रतीक्षा के बाद जलेबी मिलती है, तो वह खुशी का अनुभव करता है। यह सिखाता है कि अंततः सच्चा संतोष हमें अपनी मेहनत के फल से ही मिलता है।

शिवानी यादव

कक्षा – 6

आज की कक्षा में हमें एक सिक्के का महत्व बताया गया, जिसने लंबा सफर तय किया। यह हमें बहुत ही महत्वपूर्ण बातें बताता है।

आशा और सकारात्मकता: मुख्य पात्र प्रिया एक पुराने सिक्के के बदले अपने पसंद की चीज जलेबी पाने के लिए हार नहीं मानती है। यह सिखाता है कि सकारात्मक दृष्टिकोण और उम्मीद रखने से हम मुश्किल से मुश्किल लक्ष्य भी पा सकते हैं।

धैर्य और निरंतरता: प्रिया का ₹1 का सिक्का कहानी में हाथों से गुजरता है और उसे अपनी मंज़िल पाने के लिए काफी इंतज़ार करना पड़ता है। यह कहानी हमें यह बताती है कि सफलता के लिए धैर्य और लगातार प्रयास करना ज़रूरी है।

संतोष: अंत में जब प्रिया को अपनी मेहनत और लंबी प्रतीक्षा के बाद जलेबी मिलती है, तो वह खुशी का अनुभव करती है और सोचती है कि मेहनत करने वाले को फल ज़रूर मिलता है। यह हमें यह शिक्षा देती है कि अगर आप किसी चीज़ को दिल से चाहते हैं, तो वह कहीं न कहीं जाकर पूरी होती है।

धन्यवाद

नाम: शिवानी सिंह

कक्षा – 6

आज की कक्षा ₹1 के सिक्के की है, जिसने लंबा सफर तय किया। यह एक सिक्के की यात्रा के माध्यम से जीवन के महत्वपूर्ण पहलुओं के बारे में बताता है। यह कहानी हमें सिखाती है कि जीवन में हर छोटी वस्तु का बहुत महत्व होता है, जैसे कि जीवन में किया गया हर छोटा प्रयास हमारे लिए बड़ा बदलाव ला सकता है। जीवन में हर व्यक्ति का अपना महत्व होता है। हर कोई अपने तरीके से दुनिया में योगदान करता है। उसने जिस प्रकार से जलेबी न मिलने पर प्रयास करना नहीं छोड़ा, उसी प्रकार हमें कभी भी मेहनत करना नहीं छोड़ना चाहिए और हम सफल ज़रूर होंगे।

धन्यवाद

प्रिया पाल

कक्षा – 7

आज की कक्षा ₹1 के सिक्के की है, जिसने लंबा सफर तय किया। यह कहानी एक रुपये के सिक्के की है, जो विभिन्न लोगों के हाथों से गुजरता है और हर बार कुछ न कुछ अच्छा करता है। यह दर्शाता है कि हमारे छोटे से दान या प्रयास भी किसी की ज़िंदगी में बड़ा फर्क ला सकते हैं। इस कहानी में एक रुपया एक गरीब बच्चे की पढ़ाई के लिए पुस्तक खरीदता है, एक बुज़ुर्ग को भोजन दिलाता है और एक छोटे से पौधे को पानी देता है। यह दर्शाता है कि हमारे छोटे से प्रयास भी कई लोगों की ज़िंदगी में खुशी ला सकते हैं।

धन्यवाद

साक्षी पटेल

कक्षा – 7th

आज की कक्षा में हमें ₹1 के महत्व के बारे में बताया गया है, जिसने लंबा सफर तय किया। यह कहानी ₹1 के सिक्के पर आधारित है। यह कहानी हमें सिखाती है कि जीवन में हर छोटी वस्तु का बहुत महत्व होता है, जैसे कि जीवन में किया गया हर छोटा प्रयास हमारे लिए बड़ा बदलाव ला सकता है। हर कोई अपने तरीके से दुनिया में योगदान देता है। एक पुराने सिक्के के बदले अपने पसंद की चीज जलेबी पाने के लिए वह प्रयास करना नहीं छोड़ता है। अगर आप किसी चीज़ को दिल से चाहते हैं, तो वह कहीं न कहीं जाकर पूरी होती है।

आकांक्षा कुमारी

कक्षा – 7

Learning from Stories: Small Beginnings, Big Lessons - Sunbeam School, Ballia

In today’s reading session, Jugjiv Sir and Neelashi Ma’am completed a chapter about a narrator who feels unsure about life and the future. Inspired by the book Guri and Gura, the narrator learns patience and persistence as they repeatedly try to make a castella cake. After many failures, the narrator finally succeeds, gains confidence, and learns to keep improving step by step. The story teaches that hard work, patience, and learning from mistakes prepare us for future opportunities. Life is a journey of patience, practice, kindness, and self-discovery. When we keep learning and moving forward without fear, we may one day find our own “giant egg.”

Later, Manisha Ma’am held a quiz to guess the story, its name, and the value of money. We read The Journey of a One-Rupee Coin, which describes how a single rupee coin passes through the hands of different people in society. For some, one rupee is very valuable and helps meet basic needs, while for others it holds little importance. The lesson shows that money itself is neither good nor bad; its value depends on how and by whom it is used.
Roshni Bhagat

The story What You Are Looking For Is in the Library, taught by Jugjiv Sir, was inspiring and meaningful. It helped us understand that solutions to many problems can be found through learning, self-reflection, and proper guidance. The story emphasised the importance of books and libraries in shaping our thoughts and broadening our understanding.

Later, Manisha Ma’am engagingly conducted another story session. She began the class with a quiz on A One-Rupee Coin, making the session interactive from the start. She then introduced The Whistling Schoolboy and other stories, asking us to identify the story names using pictures. This approach encouraged active participation and thoughtful discussion among the students.

Overall, the class was informative and interactive. It helped develop our interest in stories and literature, making the learning experience enjoyable.
Deenshah Najam

Through the first chapter of What You Are Looking For Is in the Library and the story of Guri and Gura, I learned many meaningful lessons. A line from the end of the chapter really stayed with me: “For such a short story, it’s interesting how everybody remembers it differently.” In today’s reading session, Jugjiv Sir also showed us how the same story can be understood differently by different people.

During the interaction, I heard Astha say that, for her, the story signifies the value of finding significance in small things. For me, the story highlighted the importance of teamwork, friendship, and collaboration shown by the two mice as they made the giant castella cake. This reminds me of the words of a famous brain researcher who believes that “There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to learning.” Everybody has their own thoughts and lessons from a story, and I really enjoyed listening to these different perspectives.

After answering the quiz given by Manisha Ma’am, I learned many things about the value of a one-rupee coin. The story’s theme focused on the journey of a one-rupee coin, and starting with a quiz helped us think about the story’s message in advance. From beginning to end, we see a boy who wants to buy jalebi but only has one rupee. To earn more money, he tries to do many things, but in the end, he still gets only a one-rupee coin—this time a shining one. He then goes to the jalebi seller, gives him the shining coin, and the man smiles and gives him a small bag of jalebi in return.

From this story, I learned the value of even small amounts of money that we often ignore. At this moment, I also remember a line that goes, “Extraordinary things come from tiny beginnings.” The jalebi that he wanted so badly finally came into his hands through a one-rupee coin that he once felt was useless. This taught me that we should value what we have, no matter how small it may seem.
Akanksha Rai

In today’s session, Mr Jugiv Singh Sir and Neelashi Ma’am read the story What You Are Looking For Is in the Library. It was a fabulous story that taught us about problem-solving, self-reflection, and many other essential life lessons.

Talking about the next session, which we had with Ms Manisha Khanna Ma’am, she enjoyably began the class by introducing an interesting quiz on the “One Rupee Coin.” It was truly marvellous. After that, she showed us a picture related to the story she had read that day. The story was beautiful and adventurous.

This class is not just about reading; it is all about fun and enjoyment with all the members of the Good School Alliance.

Thank you.
Talat Bano