Mashup: Let's Journey to the Land of Qook-a-lackas!

Welcome friends! We're so glad you're joining us for the fourth episode in our mashup series, and maybe the most special one yet.

Over five seasons of Little Kids, Big Hearts, Todd and his kid guests have made their way to the Land of Qook-a-lackas in so many different ways! Todd has many favorites: A hot air balloon. A submarine. A rainbow flying bike. A 1984 Oldsmobile flying station wagon. The Qook-a-lacka Express train. A fleet of magical dolphins. A jump straight into the sky. A giant water slide. A magical fluffy cloud. A mountain climb. A science experiment that turns your whole body into particles. And finally, the light that lives inside of your chest.

In this "mindful moment mashup," Todd revisits each of his favorite journeys, one after another, all the deep breaths and the gummy bears, all the moments of arriving to a place that is a little magical. And when the final journey ends, Todd closes with a reflection on what all of it has really been about: the light that every child carries inside them, their curiosity, their imagination, their kindness, and their ability to see possibilities that grown-ups sometimes miss.

Perfect for kids ages 3-11 and for a quiet, cozy listening moment together as a family.

In This Episode, Listeners Will:

• Take fourteen journeys to the Land of Qook-a-lackas across five seasons
• Revisit some of their favorite mindful travel moments from the show
• Experience a calming, breath-centered listening episode from start to finish
• Hear Todd's closing reflection on what makes every child's light worth celebrating
• Be reminded that the light we carry inside us travels with us wherever we go

Grown-Ups, You Can Extend the Listening By:

• Asking your child: "Which journey would you most want to take to the land?"
• Trying a short breathing exercise together inspired by any journey in the episode
• Talking about what the light inside them looks like and what color they imagine it to be
• Going back to listen to a full Kidventure episode that features one of these journeys

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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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 albu.

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