It is the day of Maya’s dance performance. 🩰

She has practiced her dance many times, but as she stands backstage, her heart starts to beat fast.

Maya feels butterflies in her tummy.

She looks at her friend Zara and wonders… what if she forgets the steps?

When the music begins, Maya starts to dance.

But suddenly, she forgets what comes next.

For a moment, she feels stuck. Should she stop… or keep going?

As Maya takes a deep breath and keeps moving, she learns that making mistakes is part of learning and that being brave means trying, even when you feel nervous.

👧 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 confidence, performing, and overco ...