It is lunchtime at school, and Maya is ready to eat.

She opens her lunchbox and sees her sandwich and fruit… but something is missing.

Her water bottle is not there.

Maya suddenly remembers...she left it at home.

As she eats, her mouth feels dry. She watches other children drinking their water and begins to feel unsure. Should she stay quiet… or ask for help?

With a little encouragement from her friend Amina, Maya finds the courage to speak to her teacher and solve the problem.

👧 In this episode of Storytime with Maya, an audio stories podcast for kids aged 4 to 10, children learn English through stories and hear everyday English for kids used in real-life school situations about responsibility, asking for help, and solving small problems.

Through this calm and relatable story, children learn that it is  ...