I created Eco-Stories for Change because I saw how kids my age were curious about nature and kindness, but didn’t always get to learn about them in a fun way. I love telling stories, building LEGO models, and coding small games, so I thought—why not use these to teach kids about big topics like climate action, peace, and equality?
I believe stories can change minds, and even at 10 years old, I wanted to help other kids understand that they can be changemakers too—starting right where they are.
Eco-Stories for Change is a hands-on, creative initiative where children engage with real-world topics like climate, kindness, and equality through storytelling, roleplay, and DIY projects. In practice, it includes storybooks written by kids, animated comic strips, LEGO and recycled-material models, Micro:bit-based games, and book review reels shared online to spark dialogue.
For example, I created a story where each book planted grows into a real tree—merging literacy with sustainability. I’ve also built a windmill model and coded games like “Save the Ocean” that teach kids environmental values in playful ways. These projects are shared on platforms like Instagram and StoryMirror, inspiring other young learners and making change feel possible and fun.
Eco-Stories for Change has been growing through digital platforms, school clubs, and youth writing contests. I’ve shared my eco-stories, book reviews, and STEM projects on Instagram (@parthsingla2015), where some reels have reached over 100,000 views, inspiring other kids to create and care for the planet.
My work has been featured by platforms like StoryMirror, RobinAge, and Youth Ki Awaaz, helping it reach a wider audience of young readers and educators. I’ve also been invited to contribute to Design for Change, YOUTHTOPIA, and Story Monsters, creating ripple effects across India and beyond. Friends from other schools have started building and sharing their own “eco-stories,” turning this into a growing movement of kids learning through creativity and purpose.
I started Eco-Stories for Change with just short stories and comics, but as I kept creating, I added new ways to make learning fun and powerful. I began using LEGO builds to tell kindness stories, then added Micro:bit coding to turn my stories into interactive games like “Flappy Bird Saves the Forest.”
Later, I started making Instagram reels to explain big ideas—like climate change or anti-bullying—in under a minute. I also began reviewing books with strong messages and connecting them to real-life actions kids can take. Recently, I wrote a fable called The Paper Leaf and the Plastic Bag and turned it into a 6-panel comic to teach about pollution and recycling.
Now, I mix storytelling, STEM, and social action to reach more kids in more ways.
Start by picking a topic you care about—like saving water, stopping bullying, or helping animals. Then, try telling a short story or making a comic that teaches a lesson about that topic. You can also build a model with LEGO, draw your characters, or even code a simple game using Micro:bit or Scratch.
Share your story with friends, classmates, or post a short video or reel (with a parent or teacher’s help). You can also review a book that inspired you and connect it to real-life action.
The most important part? Use your imagination to teach others and show that kids can be changemakers too—just like I try to do with Eco-Stories for Change!
