Overview: Mistakes
On this episode, three kids — Layla (11), Liam (11), and Ariel (10)— talk about mistakes and learn that mistakes aren’t just problems to fix; they’re moments that can actually help us learn and create!
The three guest kids talk about mistakes they’ve made and then travel with LKBH host Todd Loyd to the Land of Qook-a-lackas on magical air skates to help a Qook-a-lacka friend, Quippin, prepare for the Perfectly Imperfect Expo. The Perfectly Imperfect Expo is a big event here in the Land of Qook-a-lackas — all about trying new things, even when they feel tricky. It’s a place where everyone walks, flies, or scoots around our big Qooka-Expo Center near the Qook-a-lacka Seaport to see the newest innovations in mistake-making. And at every single booth, attendees get a chance to make mistakes and discover something wonderful in the process.
Quippin’s friends are stranded on their way home from a Quibble Match, so the kids and Todd pitch in to help Quippin record the proposal for the selection committee.
First they draw cars with their eyes closed!
Then they turn their car mistakes into other creations!
Then they try saying tricky “word wobblers”
They finish up the proposal with a speed round of mistakes, during which they share as many mistakes they can think of
“It’s like completely normal to make mistakes because no one can be perfect,” explained Liam.
Our guest star on this episode is Terence Archie, who plays the role of Quippin. Terence is an actor whose Broadway credits include Company, Kiss Me, Kate, Rocky, and Ragtime. He’s also appeared in a long list of shows off-Broadway, in regional theaters, and on TV.
Sound design and mixing is by Ryan Marth, and the ukulele music you hear is by actor and composer Bill English.
Mighty Mistakes Mission & Song
This month, we’re challenging our listeners to participate in the Mighty Mistakes Mission!
First, Todd and Christy hear from Raleigh and Clover, who share how they took on our last mission: Operation Help Out!
Then Todd and Christy introduce this month’s special mission for kid listeners: Mighty Mistake Mission!
Finally, we share a song about making mistakes by none other than LAURIE BERKNER, “I’m Not Perfect.” It’s a perfect song about making mistakes and we’re so happy that Laurie was willing to share it as part of LKBH.
Meet our Guest Qook-a-Lacka: Terence Archie!
Our guest star on this episode is Terence Archie, who plays the role of Quippin. Terence is an actor whose Broadway credits include Company, Kiss Me, Kate, Rocky, and Ragtime. He’s also appeared in a long list of shows off-Broadway, in regional theaters, and on TV. His off-Broadway roles include: Joan of Arc: Into the Fire, The Public Theater; 1776, Encores!; The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, Second Stage; Romeo and Juliet, Classical Theatre of Harlem; Fredrick Douglass Free, GWC Peanut Price, Urban Stages.
Terence earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Drama from the North Carolina School of the Arts.
Educator Resources: Mistakes
Explore the topics the episode in your classroom:
- Scribble To Masterpiece: Turn scribbles into artwork.
- Perfectly Imperfect Expo: Create your own pitches for the selection committee and see if your team can help people practice mistakes at this Qook-a-lacka celebration of mistakes.