Children across the world love stories. Whether
they are narrated by their grandmothers or by
voiceover artists in animated cartoons or movies,
stories remain the windows to a world unseen by
children. They connect people across time and
space. A period film on the life of Akbar definitely
makes Social Science classes more interesting
because it transforms Akbar from being a historical
figure engaged in wars and battles to a human
being who children, as well as adults, can relate
to at an emotional level. It becomes important,
however, to examine how the stories can be utilised
effectively to inculcate life skills necessary for active
citizenship
