Spotty Kites
Spotty Kites
Rise 96.5
Spotty Kites is a podcast full of music and learning for kids (and their grown ups), and hosted by Nonna Donna (Donna Dyson). Spotty Kites is an award winning children's music label that focuses on literacy through music.  The Spotty Kites catalog consists of a beautiful collection of award-winning children’s songs professionally produced and streamed globally on your favourite digital platforms.  Internationally honoured songwriter, Donna Dyson is highly sought after as a professional composer and songwriter, lyricist, educator and as a children’s author. Find out more about Donna at her website. Find more music and resources at the Spotty Kites website. You can listen to more Spotty Kites songs on Spotify or Apple Music.  Check out all the music videos on YouTube. Follow Spotty Kites on Facebook or Instagram. This podcast is a co-production of Spotty Kites and Rise 96.5.  Written and presented by Donna Dyson. Justin Rouillon is the executive producer and sound designer.  Additional audio production and editing by Joe Murray. Find more Rise 96.5 podcasts at rise965.com/podcasts, or by searching for Rise 96.5 in your podcast app.
Sleeping In the Stars
In this episode, we're going on an adventure - travelling out beyond the stars to the planets and the Milky Way! Space is simply astonishing, with so much to learn and wonder about; including things like comets, meteor showers and black holes! And when we've zoomed around the planets exploring space, it's time to come back down to earth, climb into bed, get under our snuggly blankets and drift off to sleep. Stream the new Spotty Kites album 'Lullabies & Bedtime Songs' on Apple Music or Spotify. Find more music and resources at the Spotty Kites website. You can listen to Spotty Kites songs on Spotify or Apple Music.  Check out all the music videos on YouTube. Follow Spotty Kites on Facebook or Instagram. This podcast is a co-production of Spotty Kites and 96five.  Written and presented by Donna Dyson. Justin Rouillon is the executive producer and sound designer.  Additional audio production and editing by Joe Murray. Find more 96five podcasts at the 96five website, or by searching for 96five in your podcast app.Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 6, 2024
7 min
Old Owl's Lullaby
Who's that hooting in the tree? Did you know that owls like to stay awake all through the night? There might be some reasons why you find it hard to get to sleep at night.  If you're ever worried about going to sleep, you can remember that Old Grandma Owl will watch over you all night, so you can go to sleep. Stream the new Spotty Kites album 'Lullabies & Bedtime Songs' on Apple Music or Spotify. Find more music and resources at the Spotty Kites website. You can listen to Spotty Kites songs on Spotify or Apple Music.  Check out all the music videos on YouTube. Follow Spotty Kites on Facebook or Instagram. This podcast is a co-production of Spotty Kites and 96five.  Written and presented by Donna Dyson. Justin Rouillon is the executive producer and sound designer.  Additional audio production and editing by Joe Murray. Find more 96five podcasts at the 96five website, or by searching for 96five in your podcast app.Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 29, 2024
4 min
Sing Me a Lullaby
Do you like singing songs?  What songs do you like? Some songs are written to help us go to sleep, and they have a very special name - lullabies. Lullabies aren't just for babies - they're for everyone, because they help to us feel calm and drift off to sleep. Stream the new Spotty Kites album 'Lullabies & Bedtime Songs' on Apple Music or Spotify. Find more music and resources at the Spotty Kites website. You can listen to Spotty Kites songs on Spotify or Apple Music.  Check out all the music videos on YouTube. Follow Spotty Kites on Facebook or Instagram. This podcast is a co-production of Spotty Kites and 96five.  Written and presented by Donna Dyson. Justin Rouillon is the executive producer and sound designer.  Additional audio production and editing by Joe Murray. Find more 96five podcasts at the 96five website, or by searching for 96five in your podcast app.Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 22, 2024
6 min
Baby Honey Bunny
How has your day been?  Nonna Donna hopes that you have had a wonderful day doing all the things you love! Did you know that there is only one of you?  You are so special, unique and important, and you are loved by your special people. This song is all about a little bunny called Honey who is wished so many lovely things as she falls asleep. She is so loved, and so special... just like you! Stream the new Spotty Kites album 'Lullabies & Bedtime Songs' on Apple Music or Spotify. Find more music and resources at the Spotty Kites website. You can listen to Spotty Kites songs on Spotify or Apple Music.  Check out all the music videos on YouTube. Follow Spotty Kites on Facebook or Instagram. This podcast is a co-production of Spotty Kites and 96five.  Written and presented by Donna Dyson. Justin Rouillon is the executive producer and sound designer.  Additional audio production and editing by Joe Murray. Find more 96five podcasts at the 96five website, or by searching for 96five in your podcast app.Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 15, 2024
7 min
Little One
What do you do before you go to sleep?  Do you listen to a story?  What about some music? Does your grown up sing you a lullaby?  There are many songs to help us settle down and get ready for sleep, and the song in this podcast is just for you! Stream the new Spotty Kites album 'Lullabies & Bedtime Songs' on Apple Music or Spotify. Find more music and resources at the Spotty Kites website. You can listen to Spotty Kites songs on Spotify or Apple Music.  Check out all the music videos on YouTube. Follow Spotty Kites on Facebook or Instagram. This podcast is a co-production of Spotty Kites and 96five.  Written and presented by Donna Dyson. Justin Rouillon is the executive producer and sound designer.  Additional audio production and editing by Joe Murray. Find more 96five podcasts at the 96five website, or by searching for 96five in your podcast app.Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 8, 2024
7 min
Bedtime Bunny
Do you ever have a sleepover at your cousin's or grandparent's house? In this episode we're going to hear a story that's all about a bunny, a birthday and a sleepover! Stream the new Spotty Kites album 'Lullabies & Bedtime Songs' on Apple Music or Spotify. Find more music and resources at the Spotty Kites website. You can listen to Spotty Kites songs on Spotify or Apple Music.  Check out all the music videos on YouTube. Follow Spotty Kites on Facebook or Instagram. This podcast is a co-production of Spotty Kites and 96five.  Written and presented by Donna Dyson. Justin Rouillon is the executive producer and sound designer.  Additional audio production and editing by Joe Murray. Find more 96five podcasts at the 96five website, or by searching for 96five in your podcast app.Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 1, 2024
8 min
Stormy Sky Lullaby
How do you feel when a storm rolls in?  Do you find it scary? What about when there's a storm when it's time to go to bed? Do you find it hard to get to sleep? In this episode Nonna Donna will go through some ways that we can slow down, and take our mind off what is going on outside. No matter how big the storm, you'll be able to get to sleep with the Stormy Sky Lullaby. Find more music and resources at the Spotty Kites website. You can listen to Spotty Kites songs on Spotify or Apple Music.  Check out all the music videos on YouTube. Follow Spotty Kites on Facebook or Instagram. This podcast is a co-production of Spotty Kites and 96five.  Written and presented by Donna Dyson. Justin Rouillon is the executive producer and sound designer.  Additional audio production and editing by Joe Murray. Find more 96five podcasts at the 96five website, or by searching for 96five in your podcast app.Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 25, 2024
8 min
Koala Lullaby
Did you know there's an Australian animal that can sleep for up to 20 hours a day? The koala is a very sleepy animal and that's why they need their own lullaby. In this episode we will find out all about koalas, how you can help protect them and what to do if you find a sick or injured koala. Find out more about adopting a koala with The Koala Foundation. Find more music and resources at the Spotty Kites website. You can listen to Spotty Kites songs on Spotify or Apple Music.  Check out all the music videos on YouTube. Follow Spotty Kites on Facebook or Instagram. This podcast is a co-production of Spotty Kites and 96five.  Written and presented by Donna Dyson. Justin Rouillon is the executive producer and sound designer.  Additional audio production and editing by Joe Murray. Find more 96five podcasts at the 96five website, or by searching for 96five in your podcast app.Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 18, 2024
6 min
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
We're continuing our focus on quiet time and lullabies with perhaps the most famous lullaby of all time - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. This well known song started out as a poem, and there are actually six verses (although we mostly only know the first verse). We'll also learn some fun facts about stars! Find more music and resources at the Spotty Kites website. You can listen to more Spotty Kites songs on Spotify or Apple Music.  Check out all the music videos on YouTube. Follow Spotty Kites on Facebook or Instagram. This podcast is a co-production of Spotty Kites and 96five.  Written and presented by Donna Dyson. Justin Rouillon is the executive producer and sound designer.  Additional audio production and editing by Joe Murray. Find more 96five podcasts at the 96five website, or by searching for 96five in your podcast app.Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 11, 2024
7 min
Goodnight
We all feel tired sometimes and need to go to bed, and in this episode we'll be finding out some ways to help us get ready for sleep. Sleep helps us to stay calm, and gives us lots of energy to play and learn when we wake up. Find more music and resources at the Spotty Kites website. You can listen to more Spotty Kites songs on Spotify or Apple Music.  Check out all the music videos on YouTube. Follow Spotty Kites on Facebook or Instagram. This podcast is a co-production of Spotty Kites and 96five.  Written and presented by Donna Dyson. Justin Rouillon is the executive producer and sound designer.  Additional audio production and editing by Joe Murray. Find more 96five podcasts at the 96five website, or by searching for 96five in your podcast app.Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 8, 2024
9 min
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