Hawkins Hollow Kids Songs
The Kite-Tail Making-It-Right Song
Promise: Brandon names the harm without excuses, Aleea says what repair would help, and both complete one ribbon replacement before deciding together whether to relaunch.
The part everyone joins: “Name it, ask, mend it right—then we choose if it takes flight.”
Lyrics
Soft Kite-Flutter Count-In
Brandon: I moved too fast; the ribbon tore.
Aleea: Ask what helps before we soar.
By the table, kite held low,
Brandon grabs before “let go.”
One tail ribbon tears away.
Both stop moving where they stay.
Brandon says, “I tore your kite.
I am sorry. That was not right.
What would help me make repair?”
Aleea says, “Bring ribbon there.”
Name it, ask, mend it right—
Then we choose if it takes flight.
I can listen; you can say
What would help to mend today.
Tie one ribbon, test it slow—
Repair comes before we go.
At the fence, the kite stays down.
Aleea checks the tear all round.
Brandon offers ribbons two:
“Which one should we use for you?”
Aleea picks the longer red.
“Match the tail that still is spread.”
Brandon holds the kite frame still.
Aleea threads the ribbon through.
Sorry names the thing I did. I can ask what help would fit. Forgiveness is yours to choose; I can mend what I made loose.
Sorry names the thing I did.
Helping follows what you ask.
Forgiveness is not mine to claim;
I can still repair the frame.
At the bend, the kite lies flat.
Brandon holds the tail for that.
Aleea ties one careful knot,
Then checks the ribbon at the spot.
Aleea says, “The tail looks right.
I am ready. Test the kite.”
Brandon waits; Aleea leads.
Together they let out the string.
“Make-believe the ribbons cheer:
Thank you for repairing here!”
No real ribbon has a voice;
That is just their flying choice.
Name it, ask, mend it right—
Then we choose if it takes flight.
We can listen, tie, and test;
Aleea chooses what comes next.
Ribbon steady, string held slow—
Repair came before the go.
About This Song
Age lane: S3 — Early Elementary, approximately ages 5–8.
Theme: Website freebie song for Apologies & Repair; an apology includes helpful action.
Energy: Honest, steady, and hopeful without requiring immediate forgiveness; approximately 86 BPM.
Estimated duration: About 2 minutes.
Participation: Name what tore, ask how to help, then repair the kite before relaunching it. Children may tap, hold a pretend ribbon, tie an imaginary knot, speak, gesture, or listen.
Ways to Join In
- Leader/response: Brandon may sing the apology line; Aleea or the group may answer with the requested repair.
- Participation choices: Children may hold a pretend kite still, thread an imaginary ribbon, tap, speak, sign, gesture, or listen.
- Child ownership: On “you can say,” a child may name what would help, ask for time, choose not to relaunch, or pass.
- Repair safety: Use pretend tying in group performance. Real kite string, knots, and outdoor relaunch require trusted-adult supervision and a clear area away from roads and power lines.