The Sun

The Sun

Author: The Children's Hour Inc. June 7, 2026 Duration: 59:00
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 of the sudden and permanent closure at the observatory. Comes with a learning guide!

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Archaeology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
In this episode of The Children’s Hour, we explore the fascinating world of archaeology. The show was recorded live at the New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies during International Archaeology Day. We meet three a…
The Story Keepers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
The Story Keepers – Celebrating Indigenous Storytellers This special episode of The Children's Hour honors Indigenous Peoples' Day with Laurel Goodluck, a children's book author. Laurel joins the Kids Crew to share her e…
Get Bugged [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
In this episode of The Children's Hour, we dive into the amazing world of bugs! Entomologist Jason Schaller from Albuquerque Biopark’s Bugarium joins us to teach us all about these fascinating creatures. We learn why bug…
Jimmy Carter: Celebrating a Century of Service and Compassion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
Jimmy Carter: Celebrating a Century of Service and Compassion In this special episode of The Children’s Hour, we celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Jimmy Carter, just in time for his 100th birthday on October…
Running [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
Running is more than just a pass time. It's more than just a form of exercise. For runners, running brings a deeper sense of calm and peace. This time on The Children's Hour we meet with multiple runners whose running in…
Caves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
This time on The Children's Hour, we're joined by three cave biologists who are researching life underground. Learn the basics of caves, spelunking, and hear about cutting edge research into extremophiles. Plus we explor…
The Post Office [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
On this episode of The Children's Hour, we learn all about the Post Office from the American Postal Workers Union Local 380 President, Ken Fajardo, who has worked at the United States Postal Service for over 30 years. We…
Goodbye Summer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
This week on The Children’s Hour, we’re saying goodbye to summer. The kids crew share our favorite, and not so favorite, memories of summertime, and we’ll set some goals for the start of the school year. With a story by…
Communication Nation: Together We Can [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
Together we can do anything, and this time on The Children's Hour we explore teamwork, improv, and how playing games brings builds community. The Kids Crew gets a workshop in improvisation as a team building exercise. Th…
Olympics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
It’s time for the Olympic games, and our summer intern and longtime Kids Crew member, Thaniel, has written and produced a show for us about the Olympics. Thaniel covers the history of the events all the way back to ancie…