The Magic of Storytelling in Child Development: Why and How to Tell Stories to Children

In an era of increasing screen time and hyper‑digital distractions, a new mobile app, ShashwatStudy, is capturing attention for its distinctive approach: combining ancient Indian educational philosophies with hands‑on, holistic child development tools.

Origins Rooted in Tradition, Designed by Parents

Launched by Shivam Solutions, based in Ahmedabad, ShashwatStudy aims to support parents in raising "confident, kind, and capable children," using principles drawn from the Panchkosha model—a layered concept from the Taittiriya Upanishad that speaks to nurturing five dimensions of human growth: physical, energy, mental, intellectual, and spiritual.

According to the developers, the app is a product of over seven years of research, offering parents more than 3,000 activities and 4,200 stories, derived from 12,000 hours of research

What Sets It Apart: From Storytelling to Nature Play

ShashwatStudy presents itself as a "whole‑child growth" platform that goes beyond traditional education, offering:

• Wisdom tales rooted in timeless Indian stories that impart moral values and life lessons
• Activities promoting mindfulness, creative play, and a love for nature—all designed to nurture emotional balance, resilience, and real-world adaptability
• Eco-friendly, DIY, Low preparation, hands-on tasks that also includes five elements to foster curiosity and sensory exploration
• Tools to help strengthen the parent‑child bond through shared, meaningful activities

Its tagline, “School teaches facts—we teach how to live,” underscores the app’s aspiration: preparing children not merely academically but holistically for life.

The app’s last update was rolled out on August 17, 2025, reflecting the developer’s commitment to keeping content timely and relevant

Currently It’s available for download on Google Play only. Soon we are launching web version for the interenational customers and IOS app also.

On social media, enthusiastic parents and educators have expressed appreciation, highlighting how the app brings meaningful stories and nature-oriented learning into family routines:

“Shashwat Study App solves this! It’s packed with fun stories for morals, culture, life skills, and holistic growth.”

Why It Matters

In an increasingly digital world, many parents seek alternatives to screen-heavy entertainment and conventional narratives. ShashwatStudy stands out by offering:

• A synthesis of ancient wisdom and modern needs
• Practices grounded in Indian cultural values
• Strong emphasis on family engagement
• A holistic approach—nurturing the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual aspects of childhood development

As families search for meaningful ways to support their children, ShashwatStudy may well represent a timely and thoughtful response.