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Little Kids, Big HeartsAuthor: Sparkler Learning
Little Kids, Big Hearts helps kids and their grown-ups grow social and emotional skills, a.k.a. Big Hearts, with a little help from the show's host, Todd Loyd, a longtime early childhood educator. Its a space where kids LEAD the discussion and explore big ideas in social and emotional learning from feelings to friendship to helping others. If you like using your imagination, going on mindfulness journeys to magical worlds, and eating gummy bears that grow on trees, then you're in the right place! Recommended for big-hearted kids ages 2-10 (and their grown-ups). Language: en-us Genres: Education for Kids, Kids & Family Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Mission: Let's Make a Family Quilt!
Episode 3
Friday, 16 January, 2026
Welcome friends! We’re so glad you’re joining us for another Season 5 episode of the Little Kids, Big Hearts Podcast.In this Mission episode, Todd is joined by our friend Georgia, 5, to continue exploring this month’s theme: FAMILIES!Inspired by our Kidventure to the Land of Qook-a-lakas, kid listeners are invited to go on a special mission: Creating their own family quilt square. Together, Todd and Georgia talk about the people, traditions, foods, adventures, and creative moments that make families unique.Georgia shares her own quilt square, featuring adventures and crafting, and explains how art, imagination, and time together help her family feel connected. We also hear from Carmine, who shares how music, friends, and pizza represent his family. This episode encourages kids to reflect on love, belonging, and everyday routines — and consider creating their own family quilt squares — to grow the Little Kids, Big Hearts family quilt. Every family looks different and in every family love matters!The podcast is perfect for kids aged 2–11, and designed to be enjoyed together with a grown-up.THIS WEEK’S MISSION:Kids are invited to create their own family quilt square by drawing a square and adding about three things that make their family special. These can include people, pets, foods, games, traditions, or anything that shows love and care.Once you've created your family's quilt square, grown-ups can send a picture to us at podcast@playsparkler.org (or on social media). We love seeing your creativity and growing our Little Kids, Big Hearts Family Quilt.IN THIS EPISODE, KIDS WILL:Reflect on what makes their family specialPractice expressing feelings through art and storytellingCelebrate different family structures and traditionsBuild empathy by seeing how other families share loveTake part in a creative, real-world missionGROWN-UPS, YOU CAN EXTEND THE CONVERSATION BY ASKING:What are three things that make our family special to you?What activities help you feel most connected to our family?How do different families show love in different ways?ABOUT LITTLE KIDS, BIG HEARTS:Little Kids, Big Hearts is a social and emotional learning podcast where kids lead the conversation. Through imaginative Kidventures, missions, stories, and songs, children explore feelings, relationships, kindness, and caring for others.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND SHARE:If this episode resonated with your family, please subscribe, rate, and share! It helps other families discover Little Kids, Big Hearts.🎧 Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@littlekidsbighearts🎵 Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@littlekidsbighearts📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/little_kids_big_hearts_podcast📘 Find us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/LittleKidsBigHeartsPodcast CREDITS:Little Kids, Big Hearts is hosted by Todd Loyd. Georgia, 5, co-hosted today's epsiode! It's produced by Julia Levy at Sparkler Learning, with support from Meaghan Penrod, also at Sparkler. Sound design and mixing by Ryan Marth, with original music by Bill English. Special thanks to Noggin for their support and the use of the song “Like Nobody Else” from Big Heart Beats.Learn more about the podcast at: https://www.playsparkler.org/podcast
