3rd December 2025 | Kakshalaya Kindergarten School, Ghattekulo, Kathmandu

Students of Class 1 to 4 at Kakshalaya Kindergarten School explored the interactive storytelling workshop Looking for a Pond, an adaptation of It’s My Pond by Claire Garralon, adapted by Bansri Pandey. The story invited children into a world of ponds and ducks, highlighting the importance of sharing, empathy, and cooperation.

About the Story

In Looking for a Pond, children role-play as ducks traveling from one pond to another. They encounter a conflict when some ponds are not shared, and they must collaboratively find a solution. Teachers joined as the black duck, adding new twists to the story. Through this Forum Theatre approach, children reflected on feelings of exclusion, the role of leadership in a group, and ultimately learned to share freely and respect each other’s choices. The session helped them practice critical thinking, empathy, and problem-solving in a playful, engaging environment.

Experiencing the Workshop

The session transformed the classroom into an immersive story world. Children were fully engaged, moving between imaginary ponds, discussing solutions, and enacting their ideas on stage. They debated, reflected, and experimented with approaches to solve the story’s problem. The group collaboration and role-play helped them understand conflict, negotiation, and shared responsibility.

After the storytelling, children continued their engagement in a creative craft activity. Using their handprints, they made their own duck puppets, decorating each uniquely with their imagination. This activity reinforced the story’s message, encouraged self-expression, and allowed children to take ownership of the story—becoming storytellers themselves in their minds.

Many Thanks To

• Mrs. Kripa Lohani and all the teachers of Kakshalaya Kindergarten School
• All the wonderful children who participated
• Bansri Pandey – Storyteller and Performer
• Himal Bhujel – Photography and Support

Through interactive storytelling and creative activities, learning became playful, meaningful, and lasting. If you would like to organize a interactive storytelling workshop for your school or festival, please connect with us through our Contact Us page.