Welcome friends! It's time for a Little Kids Big Hearts Storytime. This month's story comes from the Land of Qook-a-lackas and is all about what happens when you slow down just enough to notice what matters.

In this story, we meet Quince, a gentle Qook-a-leekie who loves the forest and moves through it slowly, noticing everything. Quince spots something others have missed: the Quilips are leaning, the Quoodle keeps dropping its twig, and the forest feels a little off. One small thing at a time, Quince begins to help. Not in a big way or a loud way, but in a small, steady, slow way. And slowly, others start to notice too.

Todd and Rose, age eight, read the story together and share the magic of a world where paying close attention is its own kind of superpower.

Perfect for kids ages 3 to 11 and for listening together as a family.

In This Episode, Kids Will:

• Visit the Land of Qook-a-lackas and meet some wonderful new characters
• Discover that slowing down helps us notice things that others miss
• Learn that small, quiet actions can create real and meaningful change
• Explore what it means to care for the world around you in your own small way
• Be reminded that the best things usually start small

Grown-Ups, You Can Extend the Listening By:

• Going on a slow walk with your child and asking: "What do you notice that you usually miss?"
• Talking about one small thing your family could do to care for your neighborhood or environment
• Asking your child: "Is there something or someone you have noticed lately that needed a little help?"
• Celebrating the quiet, steady helpers in your child's life

About Little Kids, Big Hearts:
Little Kids, Big Hearts is a social and emotional learning podcast where kids lead the conversation. Through real discussions, imaginative stories, songs, and Kidventures, children explore feelings, relationships, kindness, and what it means to care for others.

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 If this episode resonated with your family, please subscribe, rate, and share the show. It helps other families discover Little Kids, Big Hearts.

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Credits:
Little Kids, Big Hearts is hosted by Todd Loyd. It's produced by Julia Levy at Sparkler Learning, with support from Meaghan Penrod and Adrianna Arocho. Sound design and mixing by Ryan Marth. Special thanks to Noggin for their support and the song “Like Nobody Else” from the Big Heart Beats album

🌈 Visit The Little Kids, Big Hearts Podcast website:
 https://playsparkler.org/podcast

Welcome friends! It's time for a Little Kids Big Hearts Mission, where kids help kids make the world a little kinder, a little braver, and a little better.

In this episode, Todd is joined by his co-host Georgia, who is now 6️⃣ years old and full of big ideas. Together they explore what it means to take care of our environment, from picking up trash and planting seeds, to recycling, reducing pollution, and even raising money for charity. Georgia shares her genius "making things bins," her stop pollution sign, her carrot planting project, and her plans for a summer perfume and face mask shop to raise money for environmental causes.

Along the way, they hear from Rose and Avery about beach cleanups, gardens, and why caring for the Earth matters. Then Todd and Georgia deliver this week's mission together.

The mission: Choose one small way to help the Earth 🌎. Pick up trash 🗑️, turn off lights 💡, plant something 🌱, save water 💧, or find a way to reuse ♻️ something you already have.

Perfect for kids ages 3 to 11 and for listening together as a family.

In This Episode, Kids Will:

• Explore what the environment is and why it matters
• Hear real ideas from kids about how they help take care of the planet
• Discover that small actions, done by lots of kids, can make a big difference
• Get inspired to try their own version of Georgia's "making things bin"
• Receive this week's mission and think about which step to take first

Grown-Ups, You Can Extend the Mission By:

• Asking your child: "What is one small thing you could do this week to help the Earth?"
• Setting up a "making things bin" at home with boxes, scraps, and craft supplies
• Going on a walk and picking up litter together
• Talking about where trash goes and why it matters for animals and oceans
• Celebrating whatever small step your child decides to take

About Little Kids, Big Hearts:
Little Kids, Big Hearts is a social and emotional learning podcast where kids lead the conversation. Through real discussions, imaginative stories, songs, and Kidventures, children explore feelings, relationships, kindness, and what it means to care for others.

Subscribe, Rate, and Share:
 If this episode resonated with your family, please subscribe, rate, and share the show. It helps other families discover Little Kids, Big Hearts.

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Credits:
Little Kids, Big Hearts is hosted by Todd Loyd. It's produced by Julia Levy at Sparkler Learning, with support from Meaghan Penrod and Adrianna Arocho. Sound design and mixing by Ryan Marth. Special thanks to Noggin for their support and the song “Like Nobody Else” from The Big Heart Beats Album.

🌈 Visit The Little Kids, Big Hearts Podcast website:
 https://playsparkler.org/podcast

Welcome friends! In this Kidventure episode, Todd is joined by Avery (age 6, Dallas TX), Rose (age 8, Alameda County CA), and Nicholas (almost 7, Columbia CT). Together they explore the environment and what worries them about the earth, before floating off on dandelion parachutes to the magical Land of Qook-a-lackas, where something feels very wrong.

Their friend Qwade needs their help. The gummy bears are tired, the Quilips have been over-picked, the bees are struggling, and the weather is all mixed up. The kids become nature detectives, piecing together clues and coming up with thoughtful ideas about what it means to care for a living, breathing world. Qwade is brought to life by award-winning Broadway actor Wade McCollum.

Perfect for kids ages 2 to 11 and for listening together as a family.

In This Episode, Kids Will:

• Travel to the Land of Qook-a-lackas and help solve an environmental mystery
• Explore the connection between bees, flowers, weather, and the natural world
• Discover that caring for the environment starts with small, meaningful choices
• Learn that it is okay to sit with big feelings without having all the answers
• Make a Qook-a-lacka promise to care for the earth in their own way

Grown-Ups, You Can Extend the Listening By:

• Asking: "What is one small thing you could do today to help the earth?"
• Going on a nature walk and looking for signs that plants and animals are connected
• Encouraging your child to reuse something before throwing it away
• Reminding your child that practice makes progress and every effort matters

🎭 Special Guest Qook-a-lacka: Wade McCollum is a Broadway actor, filmmaker, singer, composer, writer, director, and co-founder of a neuroscience/music startup. Broadway credits include: Water for Elephants and Floyd Collins. Screen credits include: The Knick, FBI: Most Wanted, and Madame Secretary. Learn more at https//www.wadesong.com.

About Little Kids, Big Hearts:
Little Kids, Big Hearts is a social and emotional learning podcast where kids lead the conversation. Through real discussions, imaginative stories, songs, and Kidventures, children explore feelings, relationships, kindness, and what it means to care for others.

Subscribe, Rate, and Share:
 If this episode resonated with your family, please subscribe, rate, and share the show. It helps other families discover Little Kids, Big Hearts.

🎧 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@littlekidsbighearts
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📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleKidsBigHeartsPodcast

Credits:
Little Kids, Big Hearts is hosted by Todd Loyd. It's  produced by Julia Levy at Sparkler Learning, with support from Meaghan Penrod and Adrianna Arocho. Sound design and mixing by Ryan Marth with ukulele music by Bill English. Special thanks to Noggin for their support and the song “Like Nobody Else” from The Big Heart Beats Album.

🌈 Visit The Little Kids, Big Hearts Podcast website:
 https://playsparkler.org/podcast

Welcome friends! We're so glad you're joining us for a brand new episode of the Little Kids, Big Hearts podcast.

This one is extra special. Todd is joined by two people who have been best friends since the first grade: his mom, Claudia, and her childhood best friend, Vicky. They have been friends for nearly seven decades, and the love and laughter between them is something you can feel in every single word. Also joining us is Zuri, returning co-host and seven-year-old friendship expert, who brings her own big questions and big heart to the conversation.

Together, they travel all the way back to first grade in Texas, where two six-year-olds sat down next to each other and just clicked. From basketball and cheerleading to navigating distance, family changes, and life's harder chapters, Claudia and Vicky show us what it looks like when a friendship truly stands the test of time. And Zuri, who has secret handshakes with most of her friends, reminds us that the magic of close friendship starts young and matters at every age.

This episode is a warm, funny, genuine conversation about what it means to choose someone again and again, through laughter, distance, and all of life's changes.

Perfect for kids ages 3 to 11 and for listening together as a family.

In this episode, kids will: 

• Hear the real story of a friendship that has lasted nearly 70 years and counting
• Discover that friendship isn't about never disagreeing. It's about choosing each other again and again
• Explore how staying connected looks different at different stages of life
• Laugh along with two lifelong best friends who still make each other giggle
• Reflect on the friendships in their own lives and what makes them special

Grown-ups, extend the learning by:

• Asking your child: "What do you think makes a friendship last a really long time?"
• Sharing a story about one of your own long-time friends with your child
• Talking about what it feels like to have someone who is always in your corner
• Encouraging your child to think about the friends they have now and what they love about them
• Asking: "Is there a friend you want to make sure you stay close to as you grow up?"

About Little Kids, Big Hearts:
Little Kids, Big Hearts is a social and emotional learning podcast where kids lead the conversation. Through real discussions, imaginative stories, songs, and Kidventures, children explore feelings, relationships, kindness, and what it means to care for others.

Subscribe, Rate, and Share:
 If this episode resonated with your family, please subscribe, rate, and share the show. It helps other families discover Little Kids, Big Hearts.

🎧 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@littlekidsbighearts
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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/little_kids_big_hearts_podcast
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleKidsBigHeartsPodcast

Credits:
Little Kids, Big Hearts is hosted by Todd Loyd. It's produced by Julia Levy at Sparkler Learning, with support from Meaghan Penrod and Adrianna Arocho. Sound design and mixing by Ryan Marth. Special thanks to Noggin for their support and the song “Like Nobody Else” from The Big Heart Beat’s Album.

🌈 Visit The Little Kids, Big Hearts Podcast website:
 https://playsparkler.org/podcast

We're so glad you're joining us for a brand new episode. In this episode, Todd is joined by a Anthony, 8, for a dance-filled conversation. Together, they listen and talk about four songs from the new kids' album We're Friends Now by award-winning children's musicians Benjamin Weiner & Suzi Shelton. 

As he listens, Anthony shares what he loves doing with friends, from bike rides and sleepovers to visits to Dave & Buster's. He opens up about the kind of treehouse he'd design (with a power extender, obviously). He also says he makes his own music, loves to sing, and would love to make an album all about bike riding.

Songs Featured from We're Friends Now by Suzi Shelton & Benjamin Weiner:

• We Must Be Friends
• Up Down All Around
• Up in Our Treehouse
• Room for You at the Table

Perfect for kids ages 2 to 11 and for listening together as a family.

In This Episode, Kids Will:

• Listen to new songs about friendship
• Discover that differences make friendships special!
• Explore how slowing down can help us notice our friends!

Grown-Ups, You Can Extend the Listening By:

• Asking your child: "What have your friends taught you?"
• Dancing together to the songs
• Talking about a meal your family has shared with friends

About Benjamin: Benjamin Weiner is an educator and musician whose work spans Nickelodeon, PBS, and Spin Master. Benjamin has written for shows including Dora and preschool podcasts — including LKBH! — and brings warmth, wit, and a deep love of childhood to everything he creates. Learn more at benjaminweiner.com.

About Suzi: Suzi Shelton is an award-winning singer and songwriter. Trained as a dancer, she never imagined she'd become a kids' musician, but now can't imagine doing anything else. Suzi and her band have performed at The White House, Symphony Space, BAM, and the Lincoln Center Tree Lighting Ceremony. Her music celebrates diversity, inclusion, and kindness, and her live-stream show Sing with Suzi has been watched in more than 70 countries. Learn more at suzishelton.com.

About the Album: We're Friends Now features 11 folk, indie, and pop-inspired songs written and performed by Suzi and Benjamin, and produced by GRAMMY-winning Dean Jones. Listen:
Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/were-friends-now/1875727916
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/77Oj3I8EpxrVMVoor2346g 

About Little Kids, Big Hearts:
Little Kids, Big Hearts is a social and emotional learning podcast where kids lead the conversation. Through real discussions, imaginative stories, songs, and Kidventures, children explore feelings, relationships, kindness, and what it means to care for others.

Subscribe, Rate, and Share:
Please subscribe, rate, and share the show. It helps other families discover us:

🎧 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@littlekidsbighearts
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📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleKidsBigHeartsPodcast

Credits:
LKBH is hosted by Todd Loyd. It's produced by Julia Levy at Sparkler Learning, with support from Meaghan Penrod and Adrianna Arocho. Sound design and mixing by Ryan Marth. Special thanks to Noggin for their support and the song “Like Nobody Else.” 

Welcome friends! We're so glad you're joining us for a brand new Mission episode of the Little Kids, Big Hearts podcast.

In this episode, Todd is joined by his friend and mission co-host Georgia (who also happens to be turning six!) for a warm and joyful conversation all about friendship. Together, they check in with kids Bea, Charles, and Anthony to hear how they noticed someone who was feeling left out, and chose one small, brave act of kindness to help that person feel seen.

Along the way, Georgia shares her own friendship stories, including the time she and a friend helped a classmate at the block station, and reveals her superhero alter ego: Friendship Girl, whose power is making friends and seeing the amazing things that happen because of them.

Kids explore what it means to be a true friend, what it looks like to be an "upstander," and why noticing someone who feels alone is already a powerful act of kindness. This episode helps children build empathy, courage, and confidence as they discover that you don't have to fix someone's feelings. Sometimes you just have to let them know they're seen.

At the end of the episode, kids listening at home are invited to try their own Be a Friend and Fight Loneliness With Kindness Mission: (1) look around, (2) spot someone who might need a friend, and (3) find one small way to show you care.

Perfect for kids ages 2–11 and for listening together as a family.

In This Episode, Kids Will:

• Hear real stories of kids who noticed someone feeling left out and chose to help
• Learn what it means to be an "upstander" in their school and community
• Explore how friendship can look loud and brave OR quiet and gentle
• Discover that even tiny acts of kindness can make someone feel seen and included
• Reflect on the magic of friendship and why it makes everything better

Grown-Ups, You Can Extend the Mission By:

• Asking your child: "Did you notice anyone who might have needed a friend today?"
• Brainstorming one small thing your family can do to include someone this week.
• Talking about what it feels like to be noticed by someone who cares.
• Celebrating the effort to notice even when kids aren't sure what to do next.
• Encouraging your child to think about their own "superhero friendship power."

About Little Kids, Big Hearts:
Little Kids, Big Hearts is a social and emotional learning podcast where kids lead the conversation. Through real discussions, imaginative stories, songs, and Kidventures, children explore feelings, relationships, kindness, and what it means to care for others.

Subscribe, Rate, and Share:
If this episode resonated with your family, please subscribe, rate, and share the show. It helps other families discover Little Kids, Big Hearts.

🎧 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@littlekidsbighearts
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📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleKidsBigHeartsPodcast

Credits:
Little Kids, Big Hearts is hosted by Todd Loyd. It's produced by Julia Levy at Sparkler Learning, with support from Meaghan Penrod and Adrianna Arocho. Sound design and mixing by Ryan Marth. Special thanks to Noggin for their support and the song “Like Nobody Else” from The Big Heart Beats album.

🌈 Visit The Little Kids, Big Hearts Podcast website:
 https://playsparkler.org/podcast

Welcome friends! We're so glad you're joining us for another Kidventure on the Little Kids, Big Hearts podcast!

Today, Todd is joined by three warm, thoughtful kids, Charles (9), Bea (8), and Anthony (8), for a heartfelt conversation about one of the most important parts of childhood (and life!): friendship.

Together, they explore how friendships begin — from bus rides and Roblox to vet clinics and hospital hallways. They share what it feels like when a friendship clicks, and what it feels like when something shifts. They talk about feeling left out, working through conflict, and the courage it takes to talk about it.

Then, the kids close their eyes and shimmer into the Land of Qook-a-lackas, where they meet Quorra, a Qook-a-leekie played by Mia Hutchinson-Shaw, whose BFF Quenna has been spending time with a new group withouth Quorra. Quorra's sparkles are dimming, Quorra's purple is fading to gray, and Quorra doesn't know what to do next.

The kids help Quorra find the words to share their feelings, the courage to jump in and play, and the patience to wait until Quenna is ready to listen.

This Kidventure supports social and emotional learning by encouraging empathy, expression, conflict resolution, and the understanding that friendships naturally shift and grow.

Perfect for kids ages 2-11, and for listening together as a family.

IN THIS EPISODE, KIDS WILL:

• Explore how friendships begin and how they can change over time
• Learn that feeling left out is normal and that feelings deserve to be named
• Practice finding brave, kind words for necessary conversations
• Understand that friends sometimes need space, and that's okay, too

GROWN-UPS, YOU CAN EXTEND THE CONVERSATION BY ASKING:

• How did you become friends?
• Has a friendship ever felt different or tricky? What did you feel? What did you say or do?
• What's a brave thing you could say if you ever felt left out?

🎭 Special Guest Qook-a-lacka: Mia Hutchinson-Shaw has narrated 100+ audiobooks and voiced stories featured as New York Times, USA Today, and Indie Booksellers Bestsellers. She is a Booklist Editors' Choice Award winner and has also been recognized by the School Library Journal, Apple Books Must Listen, BookRiot, Vulture, and Audiofile. She also has a long list of film and TV credits!

About Little Kids, Big Hearts:
Little Kids, Big Hearts is a social and emotional learning podcast where kids lead the conversation. Through real discussions, imaginative stories, songs, and Kidventures, children explore feelings, relationships, kindness, and what it means to care for others.

Subscribe, Rate, and Share:
If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and share the show. It helps other families discover Little Kids, Big Hearts.

🎧 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@littlekidsbighearts
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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/little_kids_big_hearts_podcast
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleKidsBigHeartsPodcast

Credits:
Little Kids, Big Hearts is hosted by Todd Loyd. It's produced by Julia Levy at Sparkler Learning, with support from Meaghan Penrod and Adrianna Arocho. Sound design and mixing by Ryan Marth with ukulele music by Bill English. Special thanks to Noggin for their support and the song “Like Nobody Else” from The Big Heart Beats album.

🌈 Visit The Little Kids, Big Hearts Podcast website:
 https://playsparkler.org/podcast

Welcome friends! We’re so glad you’re joining us for this special interview episode of Little Kids, Big Hearts.

Today host Todd Loyd is joined by his kid friend Keri and award winning author Matt de la Peña to explore the idea of community: what it means, how it shapes us, and how it shows up in stories and everyday life. Together they dive into Matt’s creative process and the themes that unite his books with children’s experiences of neighborhood, belonging, imagination, and care.

Matt talks about how his own upbringing in a working-class community influenced his writing, why community plays a central role in stories like Last Stop on Market Street, and how children’s perspectives can reveal wisdom about the world around them. Keri asks thoughtful questions about family relationships, walking alongside others, and how everyday experiences can become powerful stories.

This episode supports social and emotional learning by helping kids notice the people, places, and relationships that make up their communities and understand how stories help us see ourselves and others with empathy and curiosity.

Perfect for kids ages 3–11 and for listening together as a family.

In This Episode, Kids Will:

• Hear how an acclaimed author thinks about community and belonging
• Learn that stories can help us understand others’ experiences
• Practice curiosity and empathy through conversation

Grown-Ups, Extend the Conversation By:

• Talking about stories you’ve read together
• Encouraging kids to describe kind things that they have done for others or others have done for them
• Reflecting together on how family and neighborhood help shape who we are

About Our Guest:

📚 Matt de la Peña is a New York Times bestselling, Newbery Medal-winning author of picture books and novels for young readers. He won the 2016 Newbery Medal for Last Stop on Market Street and has written award-winning books including Carmela Full of Wishes, Love, Milo Imagines the World, and The Perfect Place. Matt’s writing celebrates diverse communities, everyday kindness, and the beauty of ordinary life. He received his MFA in creative writing from San Diego State University and his BA from the University of the Pacific. 

About Little Kids, Big Hearts:
Little Kids, Big Hearts is a social and emotional learning podcast where kids lead the conversation. Through real discussions, imaginative stories, songs, and Kidventures, children explore feelings, relationships, kindness, and what it means to care for others.

Subscribe, Rate, and Share:
If this episode resonated with your family, please subscribe, rate, and share the show. It helps other families discover Little Kids, Big Hearts.

🎧 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@littlekidsbighearts
🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@littlekidsbighearts
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/little_kids_big_hearts_podcast
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleKidsBigHeartsPodcast

Credits:
Little Kids, Big Hearts is hosted by Todd Loyd and produced by Julia Levy at Sparkler Learning, with support from Meaghan Penrod and Adrianna Arocho. Sound design and mixing by Ryan Marth. Special thanks to Noggin for their support and the song “Like Nobody Else” from The Big Heart Beat’s Album.

🌈 Visit The Little Kids, Big Hearts Podcast website:
 https://playsparkler.org/podcast

In this magical stortime episode of Little Kids, Big Hearts, listeners travel to the Land of Qook-a-lakas for a fun, imaginative fictional story about community and belonging. The story is told by LKBH host Todd Loyd, along with two kid helpers: Rose and Leo!

High above the town, in a cozy place called Loodle Loop, lives a small Qook-a-leekie named Quincy and their grand Qook-a-laka, Quinella. While the town below gathers to bake, sing, and share ideas, Quincy begins to wonder if anyone even knows they’re there.

When Quincy creates a glowing path made of pebbles, moss, and softly chiming bells, something beautiful happens. What starts as a quiet act of creativity becomes a powerful invitation, reminding everyone that community grows when we share what makes us special.

This calming story gently supports social and emotional learning by exploring connection, courage, and the idea that everyone belongs.

Perfect for bedtime, quiet moments, and listening together as a family.

In This Episode, Kids Will...

• Learn what community means and how it’s built
• Explore how creativity can connect people
• Understand that feeling alone doesn’t mean being forgotten
• Discover the power of sharing their unique light

Featured Characters (played by Todd, Rose, and Leo):

• Quincy, a thoughtful Qook-a-leekie
• Quinella, their loving grand Qook-a-laka
• Quimby the Glow Worm
• The Qook-a-lakas and Qook-a-leekies of the town

Perfect for...

• Kids ages 2–8
• Bedtime and story time routines
• Families exploring kindness, belonging, and togetherness

About Little Kids, Big Hearts:
Little Kids, Big Hearts is a social and emotional learning podcast where kids lead the conversation. Through real discussions, imaginative stories, songs, and Kidventures, children explore feelings, relationships, kindness, and what it means to care for others.

Subscribe, Rate, and Share:
 If this episode resonated with your family, please subscribe, rate, and share the show. It helps other families discover Little Kids, Big Hearts.

🎧 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@littlekidsbighearts
🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@littlekidsbighearts
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/little_kids_big_hearts_podcast
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleKidsBigHeartsPodcast

Credits:
Little Kids, Big Hearts is hosted by Todd Loyd. Today's fictional story is told by Todd, along with two kid helpers: Rose and Leo!
Produced by Julia Levy at Sparkler Learning, with support from Meaghan Penrod and Adrianna Arocho. Sound design and mixing by Ryan Marth. Special thanks to Noggin for their support and the song “Like Nobody Else” from the Big Heart Beats album.

🌈 Visit The Little Kids, Big Hearts Podcast website for episode resources and more:
 https://playsparkler.org/podcast

Welcome friends! We’re so glad you’re joining us for a brand new Mission episode of the Little Kids, Big Hearts podcast.

In this episode, Todd is joined by his friend and new mission co-host Georgia for a thoughtful and heartwarming conversation about helping others and building community. Together, they check in with kids Gabe, Zuri, and Credence to hear how they completed their community missions through simple, meaningful acts like making cards, helping classmates, and noticing when someone needs kindness.

Kids explore what it feels like to give and receive kindness, take responsibility, and show care in everyday moments. This episode encourages empathy, flexibility, and confidence as children learn that even small actions can make a big difference.

At the end of the episode, kids listening at home are invited to go on their own community builder mission by helping someone, including a friend, or creating something kind for another person.

Perfect for kids ages 2–11 and for listening together as a family.

In This Episode, Kids Will:

• Hear real examples of kids helping others in their community
• Explore how kindness can show up in small, everyday ways
• Practice empathy, flexibility, and responsibility
• Reflect on how it feels to give and receive care

Grown-Ups, You Can Extend the Mission By:

• Asking your child who they helped or noticed today
• Brainstorming one small, kind action your family can try this week
• Noticing and naming how kindness feels in the body and heart
• Encouraging effort and thoughtfulness over “doing it perfectly”

About Little Kids, Big Hearts:
Little Kids, Big Hearts is a social and emotional learning podcast where kids lead the conversation. Through real discussions, imaginative stories, songs, and Kidventures, children explore feelings, relationships, kindness, and what it means to care for others.

Subscribe, Rate, and Share:
If this episode resonated with your family, please subscribe, rate, and share the show. It helps other families discover Little Kids, Big Hearts.

🎧 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@littlekidsbighearts
🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@littlekidsbighearts
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/little_kids_big_hearts_podcast
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleKidsBigHeartsPodcast

Credits:
Little Kids, Big Hearts is hosted by Todd Loyd.
Produced by Julia Levy at Sparkler Learning, with support from Meaghan Penrod and Adrianna Arocho. Sound design and mixing by Ryan Marth. Special thanks to Noggin for their support and the song “Like Nobody Else” from the Big Heart Beats Album.

🌈 Visit The Little Kids, Big Hearts Podcast website:
https://playsparkler.org/podcast