Special Fictional Episode: Cultivating Sweet Kindness
“Cultivating Sweet Kindness” is a special fictional episode of Little Kids, Big Hearts. In it, we hear the origin story of the gummy bears that the Qook-a-Lackas share with children who visit the land of Qook-a-Lackas. Hint: They didn’t just pick up a family pack of sweet treats at the neighborhood deli! Along the way, the Qook-a-Lackas learn the importance of friendship, community, and kindness.
Guest Stars in Cultivating Sweet Kindness
In this episode, rather than being himself, Host Todd Loyd reads the parts of Kenley (a parent Qook-a-Lacka), as well as Qwintin (a neighbor Qook-a-Lacka).
We were excited to be joined by real-life friends, who bring this special fictional episode to life. You’ll hear the voices of some friends who are currently part of ABC’s Alaska Daily — Meredith Holzman, Matt Malloy, and Pablo Castelblanco — as well as the voice of actor/director/educator Nadiyah Dorsey and that of Christy Pusz-Decatur, long-time Broadway actress and creative producer of the Little Kids, Big Hearts podcast.
Enjoy the original song, “Spread the Love” by Bill English.
Original Song: Spread The Love
“Spread the Love” is written and performed by Bill English, an actor, musician, and voiceover artist based in NYC.
Educator Resources
These extension activities will help you to support children (Pre-K to Grade 3) as they share Ideas about what they can do to cultivate kindness In their community.
In this special fictional episode we learn how one small act of kindness can spread through a whole community. The story is the origin story of gummy bears in the Land of Qook-a-lackas. But it is also about community and inclusiveness! Every single person in a community plays an important role and has the power to help others.
Before starting this lesson, you can listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more: playsparkler.org/podcast