Story Prism

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By: Ritu Vaish

On the Story Prism podcast I, Ritu Vaish, an early childhood educator, perform a new story every week for children 2 to 10 and grown ups young at heart. I have many different themes of stories. The first are the Alphabet Escapades that are stories of alphabets to reinforce phonic sounds. The second are Stories from Near and Far which include folk tales from around the world along with critical thinking questions incorporated within the story. Last but not least are Ritu's Originals, organic stories I have developed over the years.

StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Bhargav (Episode 211)
#211
06/03/2025

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And that’s because on our podcast, we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who, through the summer, have been learning how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp. Let’s give a warm welcome Bhargav

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Jack's Gold Day Over busy marketplaces, the sun rose in Willowbrook, a little town. Twelve-year-old Jack was a curiou...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Kabir (Episode 210)
06/03/2025

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And that’s because on our podcast, we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who, through the summer, have been learning how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp. Let’s give a warm welcome Kabir

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35 years ago in a small city in Argentina, there was a boy who’s name was John Barnes who grew u...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Adhya (Episode 209)
#201
05/31/2025

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And that’s because on our podcast, we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who, through the summer, have been learning how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp. Let’s give a warm welcome Adhya

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The Magical Cap

 

Once upon a time, there were four friends named Karthik, Thanvi, Sumedha...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Aarav (Episode 208)
#208
05/30/2025

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And that’s because on our podcast, we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who, through the summer, have been learning how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp. Let’s give a warm welcome Aarav

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The Best Pals

Once upon a time, there were 2 childhood friends who cared for each other. Their...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Srihita (Episode 207)
#207
05/27/2025

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And that’s because on our podcast, we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who, through the summer, have been learning how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp. Let’s give a warm welcome Srihita


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 THE GREAT ESCAPE

Hi, I’m Srihita!

I was part of the Story...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Lasya Wudali (Episode 206)
#211
05/26/2025

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And that’s because on our podcast, we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who, through the summer, have been learning how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp. Let’s give a warm welcome Lasya


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The Snake Exploration

Once, there lived a world famous archaeologist called Mark. He was bl...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Ananya J (Episode 205)
#205
05/24/2025

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And That’s because on our podcast we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who through the summer have been learning about how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp. Let’s give a warm welcome Ananya J


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The Time Traveller’s Backpack


I am Ananya and I have...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Mihika (Episode 204)
#204
05/19/2025

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And That’s because on our podcast we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who through the summer have been learning about how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp. Let’s give a warm welcome Mihika


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Once upon a time, there were two girls living in Mexico, Anna and Bella. They we...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Prapti (Episode 203)
#23
05/18/2025

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And That’s because on our podcast we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who through the summer have been learning about how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp Let’s give a warm welcome Prapti


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MISCHEVIOUS   NUB   

 In a village there was a boy named D. Nub Junior Who liv...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Raahi (Episode 202)
#202
05/14/2025

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And That’s because on our podcast we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who through the summer have been learning about how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp Let’s give a warm welcome Raahi


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THE BLUE DOG

Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there was a sec...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Panav (Episode 201)
#198
05/06/2025

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And That’s because on our podcast we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who through the summer have been learning about how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp Let’s give a warm welcome Panav


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The Midnight Chapter (Panav)

Once upon a time, there was a family of three E...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Devansh (Episode 200)
#200
05/03/2025

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And That’s because on our podcast we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who through the summer have been learning about how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp Let’s give a warm welcome Devansh


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A DOG WHO DISAPPEARED

Once upon a time, there lived two friends, Bryce a...


Stories From Near And Far-Africa-Anansi And The Pot Of Wisdom (Episode 199)
#199
04/05/2025

Today’s story, 'Anasi And The Pot Of Wisdom' is a folktale from Africa about how everyone on Earth got some wisdom.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/anansi-and-the-pot-of-wisdom

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Transcript:

Stories from near and far are adapted from a local folk tale, teaching children, new perspectives from around the world. Without much ado let's get started.


Anansi literally translates to spider, and is a folktale character associated with stories of wisdom, knowledge, and trickery, most commonly depicted as a s...


Aesop Fables-The Serpent &The Eagle (Episode 198)
#198
03/15/2025

Aesop's fables are a group of stories thought to have been written by Aesop, a Greek Storyteller. Each Aesop story demonstrates a moral lesson. Today's story - 'The Serpent &The Eagle ' is a story that teaches us tobe kind

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/the-serpent-and-the-eagle

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Transcript

Once, a Serpent and an Eagle were struggling with each other in a deadly conflict. The Serpent had succeeded in surprising the Eagle and had wrapped himself around the Eagle’s neck...


Stories From Panchatantra - The Elephants And The Mice (Episode 197)
#197
03/01/2025

Panchatantra stories are one of the most widely translated books in history and are known for their wisdom on practical life. The stories are delightfully narrated, with animals and birds often being the central characters. Thus they provide valuable life lessons in a light-hearted manner.

The Elephants And The Mice is a story about friendship..

Free activity sheet available at https://www.rituvaish.com/the-elephants-and-the-mice

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Transcript

There was a village that was left by its people after it was shattered by...


Stories From Near And Far - China - The Empty Pot (Episode 196)
#196
02/01/2025

Today’s story, 'The Empty Pot' is a folktale from China about honesty.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/the-empty-pot

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Transcript:

Once upon a time, in China, there was a kind and hardworking boy named Ping. Ping loved flowers and plants, and he could make anything grow beautifully. He seemed to possess a Green thumb.

One day, the Emperor announced a special contest. He wanted to choose the next Emperor so that he could train the successor.

He gav...


The Originals: A Christmas Story - No Ordinary Ornament (Episode 195)
#195
12/21/2024

Today’s story is an original story that I wrote, inspired by the ornaments my neighbour’s little child was hanging so lovingly on his Christmas tree.

Do you know the significance of each of the Christmas ornaments? Or do you think it’s just for decoration? Well, enjoy the story “No Ordinary Ornament."


Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/no-ordinary-ornament

Send your artwork to rituvaish@gmail.com.


Transcript

It was late November, little Rhea watched as the movers carried luggage to the ap...


Misc - The Ugly Duckling (Episode 194)
#194
12/14/2024

Today’s story: "The Ugly Duckling" is adapted from a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/the-ugly-duckling

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Transcript

 

ONCE ON A FARM LONG AGO, a Mama Duck sat on her nest. “How long must I wait for my babies to hatch? I have to sit here all by myself!” But what could she do? A Mama duck must keep her eggs warm till they hatch. 

At last, the eggs began to...


Misc - Ram And The Cherry Tree (Episode 193)
#193
11/16/2024

'Ram And The Cherry Tree' is a story that teaches us to think about others before we think about ourselves.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/ram-and-the-cherry-tree

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Transcript

Once upon a time there was a blackbird that lived in a cherry tree outside Ram’s window. Every day, the blackbird would chirp around and sing his song. Ram really like his songs.

 

When Ram ate his breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner; the blackbird also ate his...


Mullah Nasruddin Tales - Mullah Nasruddin Feeds His Coat(Episode 192)
#192
10/26/2024

Mullah Nasruddin is a popular character in Middle Eastern, Central Asian, and South Asian folklore. He’s known as oa witty trickster who uses humour, and clever wisdom to reveal truths, often in unexpected or humorous ways. His tales, which are enjoyed by both children and adults, serve as lessons about humility and respect,

Today's Story is : Mullah Nasruddin Feeds His Coat

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Transcript

Mullah Nasruddin had been working in the fiel...


Tenali Raman Tales - Tenali And The Racing Horse (Episode 191)
#191
09/28/2024

Tenali Raman was a learned scholar and a poet in King Krishnadevaraya’s court. He was a minister in the court and was also one of the eight poets. He was famous for his wit and quick thinking.

On the Story Prism podcast, Tenali Raman tales are a collection of some of those stories.

Today's Story, 'Tenali and The Racing Horse',\ is where Tenali proves that the Urge to succeed is very important.


Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/tenali-and-the-racing-horse

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Stories From Panchatantra - The Monkey And The Wedge (Episode 190))
#190
09/14/2024

Panchatantra stories are one of the most widely translated books in history and are known for their wisdom on practical life. The stories are delightfully narrated, with animals and birds often being the central characters. Thus they provide valuable life lessons in a light-hearted manner.

The Monkey and the Wedge is a story about a playful monkey who interferes in other’s work…listen to the story to find out what happens..

Free activity sheet available at https://www.rituvaish.com/the-monkey-and-the-wedge

Send your artwork to rituvaish@gmail.com.

 

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Tenali Raman Tales - The Biggest Fool In The Kingdom (Episode 189)
#189
07/27/2024

Tenali Raman was a learned scholar and a poet in King Krishnadevaraya’s court. He was a minister in the court and was also one of the eight poets. He was famous for his wit and quick thinking.

On the Story Prism podcast, Tenali Raman tales are a collection of some of those stories.

On the Story Prism podcast, Tenali Raman tales are a collection of some of those stories,

So, gather around for the story The Biggest Fool in the Kingdom, a story where Tenali Raman calls The Kind a Fool…. Listen to t...


Akbar & Birbal Tales : The Pot Full Of Wit (Episode 188)
#188
07/13/2024

Akbar and Birbal folktales are very famous in India. These are a set of moral stories inspired by the interactions of Mughal Emperor Akbar and his wisest courtier Birbal and have been enjoyed by children for many many years. These stories were mostly passed on from generation to generation by word of mouth, till the print medium started. You know children, Birbal was an extremely witty courtier and. you will really enjoy listening to the witty, interesting, and sometimes funny, occurrences in the lives of Akbar and Birbal. These stories also help us to think smart just like Birbal.<...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Manit (Episode 187)
#187
05/30/2024

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And That’s because on our podcast we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who through the summer have been learning about how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp Let’s give a warm welcome to Manit

Transcript

There was a boy named Kevin who was playing with his ball on the front lawn of his ho...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Aarush (Episode 186)
#186
05/30/2024

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And That’s because on our podcast we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who through the summer have been learning about how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp Let’s give a warm welcome Aarush

Transcript

The mystery Treasure

Adventures are what Charlie loved, what a courageous man. On a wonderful sunny m...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Ayaan (Episode 185)
#185
05/29/2024

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And That’s because on our podcast we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who through the summer have been learning about how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp Let’s give a warm welcome Ayaan.

Transcript

History takes a turn

By: Ayaan Shaik

 

gathering all my equipment, I went fis...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Khushi (Episode 184)
#184
05/29/2024

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And That’s because on our podcast we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who through the summer have been learning about how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp Let’s give a warm welcome Muskan.

Transcript

Perfect World

There was a boy named Rohan. He lived in a huge, beautiful mansion in the...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Muskan (Episode 183)
#183
05/28/2024

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And That’s because on our podcast we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who through the summer have been learning about how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp Let’s give a warm welcome Muskan.

Transcript

The secret of the peacock heirloom.

Lush, the peacock habitat is a vibrant ecosystem loaded with li...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Saanvita (Episode 182)
#176
05/28/2024

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And That’s because on our podcast we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who through the summer have been learning about how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp Let’s give a warm welcome Saanvita


Transcript

Title: The Magical Horn

There once was a place full of magical creatur...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Aarav (Episode 181)
#190
05/27/2024

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And That’s because on our podcast we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who through the summer have been learning about how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp Let’s give a warm welcome Aryahi


Transcript

Same people different Worlds

 

The floor boards creaked as Tim entered th...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Vaanika (Episode 190)
#180
05/27/2024

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And That’s because on our podcast we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who through the summer have been learning about how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp Let’s give a warm welcome Vaanika


Transcript

A Heist

Splash! A hot summer afternoon was the perfect time to go swim...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Aryahi (Episode 179)
#179
05/26/2024

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And That’s because on our podcast we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who through the summer have been learning about how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp Let’s give a warm welcome Aryahi


Transcript

Adventures in a box

Once upon a time Khyati, Diya, Anaya, and Aarna...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Rohan (Episode 178)
#178
05/26/2024

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And That’s because on our podcast we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who through the summer have been learning about how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp Let’s give a warm welcome Rohan


Transcript

The lost sheet

                                                                         Hi, I am Soham, I am a teenage boy. I am an introvert and I am not enthusiastic about school. and I only have one cl...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Harshith (Episode 177)
#177
05/25/2024

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And That’s because on our podcast we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who through the summer have been learning about how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp Let’s give a warm welcome to Harshith.


Transcript

The Healing Magical Tree

Once there were two brothers who loved each ot...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Akshit (Episode 176)
#176
05/25/2024

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And That’s because on our podcast we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who through the summer have been learning about how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/podcast-summer-camp Let’s give a warm welcome to Akshit.


Transcript

Once upon a time in the magical world of eonia there lived a young...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - by Virinchi (Episode 175)
#175
05/24/2024

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And That’s because on our podcast we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who through the summer have been learning about how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/the-amazing-adventure Let’s give a warm welcome to Virinchi


Transcript

THE AMAZING ADVENTURE

 

The ship was in the abled hands o...


StoryPodcastingWorkshop - Mohira (Episode 174)
#174
05/24/2024

For the next few days, you can listen to a couple of stories every single day.

And That’s because on our podcast we will have some special storytellers!! We have middle and high school students who through the summer have been learning about how to craft their own stories and then produce them on a podcast.

Let’s start with our very first guest and she happens to be the youngest participant on Story Wroting and podcasting workshop..

Let’s give a warm welcome to Mohira.


Send your ar...


Aesop Fables-The Rat And The Elephant (Episode 173)
#173
05/18/2024

Aesop's fables are a group of stories thought to have been written by Aesop, a Greek Storyteller. Each Aesop story demonstrates a moral lesson. Today's story - 'The Rat And The Elephant ' is a story that teaches us that we should not be prod of ourselves.

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Transcript

A Rat was walking through the city. He was a very proud Rat who believed that he was the most frightening animal alive.


Aesop Fables-The Bundle Of Sticks (Episode 172)
#174
05/11/2024

Aesop's fables are a group of stories thought to have been written by Aesop, a Greek Storyteller. Each Aesop story demonstrates a moral lesson. Today's story - 'The Bundle Of Sticks' is a story that teaches us that we must work together.

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Transcript

Once upon a time, a very old man lived on a beautiful and comfortable farm in the country. From his window, he could see pasture land, barns filled with a...