Maya is looking for her favorite toy.

She looks under the table… behind the sofa… and inside her bag.

It is gone!

Maya feels something big inside her chest. Her eyes fill with tears. She feels upset and frustrated.

Where could it be?

As Maya pauses, takes a breath, and asks for help, she begins to understand her feelings and learns that big emotions can become smaller when we stay calm and think carefully.

👧 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 situations about emotions, problem-solving, and asking for help.

Through this calm and reassuring story, children learn that it is okay to feel upset, and that understanding and managing big feelings can help them fi ...