During gym class at school, Maya sees something exciting.

Kofi is standing by the basketball hoop with a huge smile on his face.

“Come try basketball!” he says.

There is just one problem…

Maya has never played basketball before.

The hoop looks very high. The ball feels heavy. And Maya is worried she might miss.

But Kofi does not laugh.

Instead, he patiently teaches Maya how to hold the ball, how to aim, and how to keep trying, even when things feel difficult.

Will Maya score her very first basket?

🏀 In this episode of Storytime with Maya, children learn English through storytelling while discovering how confidence grows when we try new things, listen to helpful advice, and never give up.

This audio story helps children practice everyday English listening skills through a relatabl ...