“The story provided a compelling narrative that highlighted environmental threats facing ecosystems and the importance of taking direct action to address these challenges. It added value to the curriculum by addressing real-world issues relevant to the unit.

It helped students think about their role in conserving the ecosystem. Because the story related to their unit, they could connect it to their learning and reflect on how human activities destroy ecosystems. They also connected their own actions to ways of conserving them.

Engaging in discussions about a story like Bounthy’s Singing Bird was an excellent way to promote critical thinking, language development, and comprehension skills. Students’ key takeaway was to care for animals and empathize with their feelings in order to conserve ecosystems.”

AGA KHAN ACADEMY DHAKA, BANGLADESH