Storytelling wonderland franchise

Bring Magic, Laughter, and Learning for Your Community

The Story space opens a door; curiosity walks in and learning follows.”Story Space is Kathalaya’s signature storytelling learning hub — a joyful Storytelling haven where imagination thrives, children and communities discover life, values take root, and create new tales together.
With the mission TO MAKE A POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH STORYTELLING, we bring a warm, imaginative, and meaningful learning environment to every child.

Why a Kathalaya Learning Centre?

Kathalaya is the only global storytelling academy offering a structured Story-Based Learning Classroom Curriculum.

Our approach blends:

Emotional development + academic intelligence
Culture, heritage & values + modern learning
Creativity, confidence, communication & life skills

Stories don’t just entertain — they open doors to true knowledge.

A Complete, Custom-Designed Curriculum

Built over 4 years by expert educators, academicians & storytellers, our curriculum is carefully structured for:
Level Age Group

Level 1 - 2–6 years

Level 2 - 7–15 years

ALIGNED WITH NCERT & NEP GUIDELINES, EACH STORY INTEGRATES ACADEMIC CONCEPTS, LIFE SKILLS, LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT & VALUES.

Story chest: Handcrafted learning treasures

Curriculum of 30 stories – With worked out stories in detail,

concept maps, and a chest of props.

What’s Inside the Curriculum:
Each centre receives 30 meticulously designed stories per level, including:

Story title, concept & narration method
Learning outcomes & objectives
Vocabulary building & language plans (LSRW)
Recall and retelling tools
Songs & rhyme links
Story games, worksheets & activities

Concept maps which include

Multiple intelligences
Life skills & values
Math, science, EVS & language
Story maps for visual learners
Books & films for deeper learning

This package also offers:

15 stories with lesson plans and activities for level -1
20 illustrated story cards
15 Stories with lesson plans and activities for Level-2
10 story books which includes Geeta’s 3 publications.

Totally -90 Stories in all. Additionally with the curriculum and Stories you will get

A story chest that is Enchanting & Magical
A magical Story Chest filled with enchanting props for 30 beautifully curated tales — puppets that come alive, Chitrakathas painted by artists, colourful masks, musical instruments, and story cards that spark imagination.
Each piece is lovingly handcrafted by women’s groups and special-needs communities, exclusively for our centres.

What could you choose?
You could choose to take only stories for the first level in which you will get
Level-1 50 stories in all includes 15 worked out stories.

Level-2-50 stories in all includes 15 worked out stories.

Who Can Start a Story Space Centre?

Ideal for:
Early childhood educators, NGOs & community spaces Libraries, bookstores & clubs
Individuals from any field passionate about storytelling & learning

How to Run

Weekends
After-school
In-school module
Stand-alone centre

Franchise Fee & Royalty Policy
One payment. Unlimited possibilities. Exclusive rights.
Your story, your space — no royalties, forever.

Franchise Benefits

Only global organisation offering storytelling-based learning centres
Exclusive operating rights in your area
Flexible timing — part-time or full-time
Brand goodwill & international affiliations (Sweden, Scotland, USA, UK)

Our Story Space Centres
Already inspiring young minds across India & internationally:
India: Bengaluru (2 centers), Mumbai (5 centers), Navi Mumbai, Pune, Guwahati, Delhi (3 centers), Ahmedabad (2 centers), Jaipur, Cochin (2 centers), Meerut, Madurai, Ernakulam, Coimbatore (2 centers)
International: Bogotá, Ireland
And growing every year…

(Our Franchisee in Meerut by Dr Inchie Lonial)

The universe is made of stories, not atoms.
Big journeys start with small stories.

Begin yours with us. Start Your Story Space Today

Join Kathalaya’s storytelling wave-Transform a generation through stories and build a world brimming with imagination & joyful learning.