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

Amateur Drama - Rishona Chopra

Presenting a play truly takes effort. After all that practice, you need lots of confidence. 

I love acting and trust me, I get really nervous. I tell my parents to sit in a corner if I am acting so they can't see me! After the show, I am really confident and happy. The most embarrassing (well, sort of) role was when I had to act as a man. I didn't like the part, but I did like it a little - It was a mix of feelings. There was also this role I loved- When I had to do the voicing of Dorothy. I liked it, but I was so nervous that I had to practice after school too!

The audition is the worst part - You have to perform in front of students from other classes, and then you don't know whether you will be selected. At some point, I wish I were selected and then feel I wish I wasn't!

Totto-chan was very sure about what she wanted; her path was clear in front of her. I wish I were like her - having the courage to decide on a play herself. I just wish I could see her play!

A play, a show
It's something that slowly grows.
A little confidence,
Each character has to have a difference.
Something unique,
Maybe antique
The twist in the script,
Perhaps as old as a manuscript!
The acting,
And all the running!
The effort counts,
And the fun spreads all around!

Rishona Chopra
Grade VI
Gyanshree School

Act It Out! - Rishona Chopra

Acting is a skill which needs simply one thing, and that is - confidence. If you don't have the confidence, it's impossible to master it. Trust me, it is the most difficult and the easiest thing to do.

All you have to do is just flow with the character and imagine that there is no one around. If you can do that, the rest will come out beautifully, whether it was perfect or not.

I think I had stage fright before the performance, but I felt I was confident after it. I think I would not do good at all, but in the end, I do. Only your effort should be noticed.

If you tried your best, then everything is perfect.

Rishona Chopra
Grade VI
Gyanshree School

Determination - Rishona Chopra

Reading Chapter 12, Determination from the book,

Is Your Child Ready To Face The World? by Dr Anupam Sibal

Rishona Chopra
Grade V

Gyanshree School

My Happy Place - Harsha Suthar

In Fabindia School, I had good moments, but the best moments that I’ve experienced were in a particular class in my senior years. I have the best school life memories. And the teachers of the Fabindia School are excellent, they teach us so well. The Fabindia School made me lovely friends and the best teachers. They are like a treasure for me. The joys of school life are invaluable.

I remember my first speech in the assembly. I didn’t want to do it, but finally, I did it, and that was my best moment. When I went to present, I felt afraid, and then when I presented, I felt so good for the effort I applied. Now I feel better than my first speech day of presentations because I know that I can do whatever I want. The learning that I acquired made this moment so good because I knew I had trust in myself. I have overcome my fears and have not let them control me because we can’t know our capabilities if we are afraid. 

The teachers and principal ma'am are very supportive and friendly. I am blessed with best friends for the rest of my life and my best teachers in this school life. I have a good collection of school life pictures. Those school life pictures are my best memories, and I will cherish them throughout my life.

 I remember the days we celebrated, the extracurricular activities and we took part in.

I have studied in the school from Prep to XII. I am interested in extracurricular activities like games, cycling, dance, etc., and study. I participated in Science, Social Science, Art & Craft Exhibitions in Annual Function. I also participated in Athletes District Competition, Pali, Olympiad Exams & Exchange Programs to Heritage Girls School, Udaipur & Indraprastha Women College, Delhi. I enjoyed it a lot.

I went for educational trips to Ahmedabad & Himachal Pradesh. We had fun & learning. Later I developed an interest in Art. I felt alive, and the creative side of me came out. When I sketched my first Zentangle Art. I realized that it was fun and unique. I felt like I wanted to do more and more. And then I found my passion. Since today I have sketched over 50 Zentangles. This was good for me because I found what best fits in me. I got a good learning experience, self-confidence, motivation, and the will to do my best. 

In this school period, I learned truly. I directed myself. I learned dedication, hard work, discipline, sincerity, motivation, and self-actualization.

Harsha Suthar

Ex-student

The Fabindia School

Service - Tanmay Singh

Hi! 

Today I wish to share my farming experience with you.

Last week I visited my farmhouse. I saw that a farmer was ploughing the field. I saw a group of birds twittering and hovering on the field. I was moving around the field in the evening. Then the rain started. The farmer sat near the bullock, and the birds flew away. When the rain stopped, the farmer started ploughing the field. I asked him to teach me how to do it. I also ploughed the field. It was my first day when I ploughed the field. I really enjoyed it. I learned that farming is not an easy task; it takes lots of effort and skills to grow crops. We must be thankful to all the farmers for the food we eat.

Tanmay Singh

Class VIII B

The Fabindia School

Success - Harshwardhan Parmar

Harshwardhan Parmar

Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence. Will power always has a successful shower. The tragedy of life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal; it lies in not having a goal. We must not look at our past mistakes but be courageous and keep moving ahead. Success is nothing but one’s happiness when we fulfil our desires. 

Most men have not achieved their destination because they had some talent or opportunity, but they presented what was at hand and achieved success. Fortune favours the brave. Many people who have waited for their luck to help them have won, and those who did their hard work by themselves had lost. It happens, but one shouldn’t lose hope. As rightly said, “Failure is the stepping stone to success". All great personalities and personages, who have left indelible prints of their lives on the sands of eternity, are the men and women who converted their failures into success. 

All successes originate in the mind. First of all, it makes its presence felt in the form of a vision, idea, inspiration, or a dream. Turning the mental concept into tangible reality requires a long effort and perseverance. The entire course that leads to the successful realization of one’s dream is ridden with obstacles, discouragements, failures, and setbacks. The person who wishes to be successful and is discouraged by failures can never taste the manna of success. The truth is our failures are our stepping stones by whose medium we reach success.

Harshwardhan Parmar

XII Humanities

The Fabindia School

Happiness - Yukti Kansara

To understand happiness, one must understand that happiness is not just about success, money, or fame. Real happiness lies in gratitude, doing what you adore, expressing yourself, doing good deeds, or more, but it cannot be described in one word or sentence. It consists much in the small term. It occurs every day in everyone's lives, but it depends on how you find it or what you find it.

I remember an activist, Muniba Mazari, from Pakistan. She is disabled by her legs, but she doesn't let her disability come between her happiness, so why we let our thinking and society come between our way of happiness.  Even writing about this is my happiness as our teacher trusted us and allowed us to express what we think about happiness. Taking an opportunity and doing it from the deep of your heart,  enjoying it, and putting effort into it without any pressure or force is happiness. Even I enjoy it from the deep of my heart and mind. 

At last, I'll say it is a choice where you have to decide that it should be in your life or not. We only become happy as much as we decide to be, and if you are happy, you can fill others' life with happiness. Last but not least, I'll put an end to my article by saying, "Happiness depends upon us. Be happy and make others happy." 

Yukti Kansara

Class IX A

The Fabindia School
Image source: https://thriveglobal.com/stories/the-happiness-trend-a-healthy-pursuit-or-an-obsessive-quest-part-2/