March 26, 2026 | A storytelling performance for children aged 4–5 and their parents at Shikhar School, Lalitpur
Based on the book Stuck by Oliver Jeffers, this is an adaptation performed by Bansri Pandey in an interactive storytelling performance. It follows the funny and increasingly chaotic journey of a boy trying to rescue his kite from a tree.
But every solution creates a new problem.
As more and more objects get thrown into the tree, the story becomes sillier, more surprising, and more imaginative. Through humour and repetition, children begin thinking creatively about problem-solving, consequences, and how differently people respond to challenges.
The story invites children to participate actively—guessing, responding, imagining, and offering their own ideas throughout the performance.
A Story Connected to Their Learning
This storytelling session was specially selected because the children were exploring the theme “Me and the World Around Me” in their curriculum.
The performance created an opportunity for children to observe familiar objects in unusual situations and think creatively about the world around them.
Instead of simply listening to a story, the children became problem-solvers inside it.
They reacted instantly to every new object getting stuck, discussed possible solutions, and joyfully anticipated what might happen next.
Storytelling Together with Parents
The session was designed for very young children aged 4–5 along with their parents, creating a warm and intimate storytelling space.
Parents participated alongside their children—laughing, responding, and joining the rhythm and interaction of the performance. This shared experience helped children feel comfortable expressing themselves while also allowing families to enjoy storytelling together.
The participatory structure of the session kept the children deeply engaged. Songs, rhythms, repetition, and visually playful props created a storytelling experience that constantly shifted between surprise, humour, and imagination.
The Follow-Up Activity
After the storytelling session, children continued the experience through an open-ended craft activity.
Each child received a large blank chart paper where they created their own imagined tree and decided what objects were stuck on it.
Some trees held everyday objects, while others became wonderfully absurd worlds filled with unexpected surprises. Children discussed their ideas, explained their drawings, and imagined solutions to rescue the objects from their trees.
The activity allowed them to extend the story using their own creativity while strengthening imagination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
The Experience
The storytelling space was filled with constant reactions—children pointing at props, calling out ideas, laughing together, and waiting excitedly for the next surprise.
Because the audience was small and intimate, every child had space to participate naturally. The connection between storyteller, children, and parents remained active throughout the session.
The children were especially drawn to the repetitive rhythm of the story and the growing absurdity of the objects getting stuck. Each new moment built anticipation and curiosity, turning the performance into a lively collective experience.
Many Thanks To
- Cecilia Mam, Anjila Bista Mam, and the School Administration of Shikhar School
- Students, parents, and teachers who participated
- Bansri Pandey – Storyteller
- Pragya Pandey – Support
- Gunjan Luitel – Support
Concluding Remarks
Sometimes, the simplest stories create the biggest excitement.
Through humour, participation, and imagination, Stuck became more than a storytelling session—it became a shared space where children and parents could think, laugh, create, and play together.
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