The Sun
The Kids Crew explores the Sun with scientists from the Sunspot Solar Observatory. Learn how the Sun gives us light and heat, how it helps plants grow, and how experts study it safely. This episode also shares the story…
The Children's Hour
Tune in to The Children's Hour, a weekly production from The Children's Hour Inc. that brings the spirit of public radio directly to families. This isn't just background noise; each episode is carefully crafted around a specific theme, weaving together engaging stories, fascinating educational segments, and a thoughtfully curated soundtrack of the best music for young ears. It’s designed to spark curiosity and conversation, whether you're exploring science, history, or cultures from around the globe. The result is a genuinely entertaining and enriching experience that turns drive time into learning time, making it a perfect companion for road trips or afternoon activities. By blending high-quality audio production with content that respects its audience, this podcast creates a shared space for kids and their grown-ups to discover the world together. You'll find each show is a complete journey, packed with ideas that linger long after the episode ends. Listen to The Children's Hour for a standout example of how family-friendly audio can be both fun and substantive, proving that great radio doesn't just talk at children-it includes them in the adventure.
Episodes
Globalquerquito
It's Globalquerquito, a kid's global music show recorded live Albuquerque Museum, with Taos Pueblo's Robert Mirabal, and Quebecois Mélisande.
Dragons
The Kids Crew explores the world of dragons with author Mari Mancusi. From ancient myths to modern stories, kids learn about many types of dragons and how they appear across cultures. The episode also includes a Kids Cre…
Banned Books
This time on The Children’s Hour, our summer interns Julia Wolfe and Sophie Anderson-Haynie have co-written and produced a program about Banned Books. They teach us what that means, the history of banning books, and how…
Mom
Celebrate Mom with The Children's Hour in a musical Mother's Day special. We feature some of our favorite songs by Kindie artists honoring mothers, and we hear poetry about the special bond between kids and our moms. Hap…
Bill Harley
Grammy winning storyteller and author Bill Harley joins The Children’s Hour for a joyful hour of music and storytelling. From hilarious songs about whining and walking around the moon to a true story from second grade ab…
Whales
The Kids Crew explores the amazing world of whales. Learn how these giant ocean mammals breathe, migrate across oceans, and communicate through songs that travel for miles underwater. This episode also explains why prote…
Earth Day – Rivers
We celebrate Earth Day on The Children’s Hour with students working to save the environment around them. RiverXchange is a program that partners with schools on the Rio Grande to create projects that protect our precious…
Kindness
Imagine a world where kindness is a habit. The Kids Crew talks about real moments when someone showed them care and understanding. Musician Lindsay Monroe joins us to explain how music can help children practice empathy…
The Moon
Next time on The Children’s Hour, we’re going to The Moon with Commander Reid Wiseman from NASA’s Artemis 2 mission. The Bad Astronomer, Dr. Phil Plait teaches us how the moon was formed, and we learn what happens to the…
