The classroom becomes loud and busy during indoor playtime, and Maya suddenly notices Ravi sitting with his hands covering his ears and his face looking uncomfortable. Curious and concerned, Maya begins to wonder why the noise feels different for him. Through this moment she discovers that everyone works in different ways, and that being a good friend means noticing what others need.

👧 In this episode of Storytime with Maya, an audio stories podcast for kids, aged 4–10, Maya learns that for some children loud sounds can feel overwhelming. Through listening and asking kind questions, she learns how understanding others can help everyone feel more comfortable and included.

Storytime with Maya shares relatable audio stories that help children build everyday Eng ...