Islamabad, 11 Apr, 2025: In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming early education, the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has launched a new series of Story-Based Textbooks for students in grades 1 through 5. Officially introduced in Islamabad’s public schools from the 2025 academic session.
Designed to align with Pakistan’s National Curriculum, the Story-Based Textbooks incorporate both printed content and online accessibility, allowing educators and learners to seamlessly blend traditional and digital approaches.
Supervised by the Federal Secretary for Education, these updated textbooks emphasize storytelling as a primary mode of instruction.
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Each chapter integrates real-life scenarios and age-appropriate narratives to make learning more relatable and memorable.
Enhanced with QR codes, these resources can be scanned to access supplementary online material expanding learning opportunities beyond the physical classroom.
This thoughtful design promotes interactivity, encourages curiosity, and helps children develop strong comprehension skills from an early age.
According to FDE officials, the Story-Based Textbooks feature interactive elements such as problem-solving tasks, collaborative exercises, and engaging visuals.
To support this digital transformation, educational institutions across the capital will receive Chromebooks and ICT lab systems pre-installed with e-book versions of the new curriculum.
This step ensures that every child, regardless of socioeconomic status, has equal access to modern educational tools.
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The dual-format availability of these textbooks will allow educators to integrate technology naturally into their teaching practices.
FDE has strongly advised teachers to make the most of both digital and hardcopy versions of the Story-Based Textbooks to boost classroom participation and overall student engagement.
This blended learning approach aims to elevate the quality of education and foster independent thinking skills in young minds.
By introducing these creatively crafted, culturally aware, and technologically supported resources, the FDE is laying the groundwork for a more dynamic and inclusive education system one that prepares students for the challenges and opportunities of the modern world.
