The Children's Hour

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The Children’s Hour is Kids Public Radio, broadcasting weekly on public radio stations worldwide. Our theme based shows are entertaining and educational, and feature only the best in music. Excellent for road trips, explore our world and learn with us!

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Apr 4, 2021 · 58 min
The US Senate
Learn all about the United States Senate on this edition of The Children's Hour. We'll visit with New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich in an interview he says is "a lot harder than I get from CNN." The Kids Crew learn about his job, how he knows what his constituents want, and what he's doing about the climate crisis. Then, Zen and Amadeus sit down with their Aunt Elsa, a staffer on Senator Heinrich's team. We learn about the filibuster, what happens day to day in a Senator's office, and what it's like to be on the staff. This show is mixed with excellent music, and it's a great way to learn more about US Civics. Learn More: https://www.childrenshour.org/the-us-senate/
Mar 21, 2021 · 58 min
Making ¢ent$ of Money
This week on The Children’s Hour, we try to make sense of money with Dr. Reilly White from the University of New Mexico, Associate Professor of Finance at the Anderson School of Management.
Mar 7, 2021 · 58 min
Kids Save The World
This week on The Children's Hour meet kids who are standing up to demand adults take action on the issues that directly impact their lives. We’ll be joined by Our Children's Trust attorney Nate Bellinger, and the crew talks with Mica Kantor, a 12 year old plaintiff in a case against the Montana government over the state's inaction on climate change.
Feb 28, 2021 · 58 min
Growing With Kids
This time on The Children's Hour we're growing with kids, in a visit with farmer Joseph Brophy Toledo from the Flower Hill Institute in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico. We learn about their farming research lab and where kids fit in. We also meet Kateri Seva from the Albuquerque Public School Gardens program, and we learn about how gardens fit into the mission of education.
Feb 6, 2021 · 58 min
Sing & Learn
This time on The Children's Hour, we visit with acclaimed children's musician Susie Tallman, whose music makes everyone want to sing-along. From the classics to her original work, her music enables kids of all ages to sing and learn.
Jan 31, 2021 · 55 min
Pandemic Schooling With Dr. Fauci
This time on The Children's Hour, the kids want to know more about school in the middle of a pandemic. To learn more, the Kids Crew talked with New Mexico Public Education Secretary Dr. Ryan Stewart. New Mexico Public Education Department Secretary Dr. Ryan Stewart We find out what it will take to allow all schools to open for in person education. Below we have posted numerous links to help kids and families understand Covid better, and know the facts about keeping kids safe and healthy. Then, Dr. Anthony Fauci from the National Institute of Health sat down with the Kids Crew to explain why Covid-19 is so dangerous, and when kids can expect they will be getting the vaccine. Dr. Fauci talking with the Kids Crew on Zoom This show is packed with great information! Learn with us!Resources:The Children's Hour is in production of a musical based on kids' experiences during the pandemic.We are having an art contest for kids 17 and younger to express what their pandemic experience has been like. Send us your art! Find all the info at this link. The New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham recently announced that schools may open again at 50% capacity on February 8th. The ultimate decision is up to the individual school districts. Learn more from the NMPED by clicking here. New Mexico's largest school district, Albuquerque Public Schools, has opted not to re-open in person for most students. The pandemic is still raging out of control in most of New Mexico, and the United States as a whole. Official Statement from NIH about Covid-19 and Kids Click to Learn about clinical studies with children Do you know myth from fact? Take this quiz to see if what you believe is actually factual. Download this! Here is a poster to help kids understand Covid-19 precautions, why we are doing them, and what it means for kids. The Children's Hour is produced by Katie Stone, with help from all the kids on the Kids Crew. Many thanks to NIH and Dr. Faucci for taking the time to be with us on the program today. © 2021 The Children's Hour Inc. titleartistalbumdurationlabel Little HandsThe Cuddly KoalasLittle Hands - Single02:212020 The Cuddly Koalas Mask-UpWendy and DBMask-Up - Single02:242020 Wendy Morgan Virtual SchoolMarsha and the PositronsVirtual School - Single03:102020 2510757 Records DK My First Multiverse (Instrumental)Secret Agent 23 SkidooInfinity Plus One01:002016 Underground Playground Virtual SchoolZuke & LackSmiling with My Eyes: Songs About Covid-19 Safety - EP02:202020 Zuke & Lack Heroes and AngelsSilly BusHeroes and Angels - Single03:392020 Silly Bus The Health and Happiness ShowChumbawambaWYSIWYG00:492000 Chumbawamba My ShotLin-Manuel Miranda, Anthony Ramos, Daveed Diggs, Okieriete Onaodowan, Leslie Odom, Jr. & Original Broadway Cast of 'Hamilton'Hamilton: An American Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)00:282015 Hamilton Uptown, LLC under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. Together We CanTree Tree 123Together We Can - Single02:342020 Tree Tree 123 Mouse ShowerAndrew Dahl-BredineAll I Know03:462006 Andrew Dahl-Bredine Make It Through (feat. As'ad Motawh, Nabila Razali, Alyssa Dezek, Wafiy, Reshma, Ning Baizura, Tilla Hanna, Adam Sang, Jay C, Nanasheme, Syada Amzah, Ellya Keesha & Jestinna Kuan)Zee Avi & Faizal TahirMake It Through (feat. Nabila Razali, As'ad Motawh, Nanasheme, Alyssa Dezek, Wafiy, Ning Baizura, Jay C, Adam Sang, Jestinna Kuan, Tilla Hanna, Reshma, Ellya Keesha & Syada Amzah) - Single03:092020 XENO Music
Jan 17, 2021 · 51 min
Games People Play
What games do you play, and why do you love to play them? This time on The Children's Hour, the Kids Crew share some their favorite games, and Katie reviews the card game, The 5 Second Rule. We also get riddled with questions from our puzzle maker, Riya Joshi, and we hear from the kids in the Extinction Diaries about the hottest year on record. Mixed with great music! Play along with us! Photo by Hakan Nural on UnSplash titleartistalbumdurationlabel Play My GamesRhythm ChildKindie Reggae04:312014 The Rhythm Child Network Let the Games BeginThe Not-Its!Ready or Not!02:472018 Little Loopy PalindromeDog On FleasBuy One Get One Flea02:402014 Dog On Fleas !Salta, Salta!123 Andres!Uno, Dos, Tres Con Andres! En Espanol Y En Ingles02:382015 Salsana Records Games I Like to Play (Athlete)Geof JohnsonSongs from the Big Hat01:502001 Geof Johnson Willie and the Hand JiveTaj Mahal & Linda TilleryShakin' a Tailfeather03:051997 Music For Little People I Like to PretendAudraRoxI Can Do It By Myself02:152006 AudraRox Have a Little Fun With MeGlen PhillipsFor the Kids02:282002 Nettwerk Productions I'm Doing the HamboneUncle DevinBe Yourself!02:562018 Uncle Devin Thinking Theme from JeopardyJ.P. MusicThinking Theme from Jeopardy - Single00:292017 BSXRT Apples Peaches Pumpkin PieBrave ComboPolkasonic02:301999 Cleveland International Records, LLC Lake VictoriaPodington BearCurious00:542014 HUSH The Tag GameJonathan Richman & The Modern LoversJonathan Sings!04:301983 Warner Music Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. A Warner Music Group Co. House of CardsRecess MonkeyIn Tents02:282012 Recess Monkey The Wheel Deal (feat. Ian MacDonald, Lance Murphy, Lawrence Leathers & Jainardo Batista)Josh LevineChromachord Dream01:152011 Josh Levine Let's Go Fly a KiteWendy and DBHey Big World02:042020 Wendy & DB Power off and PlaySonshine and BroccoliIt's Cool to Be Kind01:532018 Sonshine and Broccoli
Jan 7, 2021 · 56 min
Civics
This time on The Children's Hour, we take a dive into the very basics of Civics education with lifelong educator and community leader Arthur Lieber. We explore how kids can help bring our country together, and build a brighter future. Then we hear from our friends at the Extinction Diaries about marine plankton, a tiny ocean critter upon whom life on Earth depends. Mixed with excellent music. Learn with us!
Jan 3, 2021 · 58 min
At The Aquarium
This time on The Children's Hour we head under the sea, to the Albuquerque Aquarium. Our program was recorded before a live audience in 2019 and features three of the aquarists. One swims with the sharks, another grows coral, and the third is the keeper of the aquarium's otters. We also hear a Nigerian folktale told by storyteller Ramona King. Mixed with great music, and featuring our Kids Crew & Katie.
Jan 2, 2021 · 59 min
Roadrunners
New Mexico's State Bird is famous as a cartoon character, but it turns out not much was known by scientists about the roadrunner until Tina Guo took on these birds for her senior thesis. Learn about roadrunners with us on The Children's Hour.
Jan 2, 2021 · 58 min
At Keshet Dance
Live from Keshet Arts with dance instructors and students, and live music by Felix y Los Gatos. Join us for an hour of dance education, music, and fun.
Dec 27, 2020 · 59 min
Best of 2020
This time on The Children's Hour we are celebrating the best of 2020, which came to us in the form of Children's Music! The Kindie music industry exploded with creativity, releasing hundreds of amazing songs. We hear from longtime children's favorites like Laurie Berkner and Raffi, as well as soon to be legendary artists like Pierce Freelon and SaulPaul.
Dec 14, 2020 · 59 min
Holidays 2020
We're celebrating the holidays on The Children's Hour with some of our favorite traditional and nontraditional Christmas, Hanukkah and wintery songs. Our Kids Crew share how they celebrate the holidays, including walking Las Posadas, lighting luminaras and menorahs, and surprise visits from Santa. Happy Holidays from all of us at The Children's Hour! Holiday 2020 Playlist titleartistalbumlabelduration Santa Claus Is Coming to TownSusie TallmanA Child's Christmas, Holiday Songs & Carols2008 Rock Me Baby Records02:14 Children Go Where I Send TheeThe Laurie Berkner BandA Laurie Berkner Christmas2012 Two Tomatoes Records, LLC., Under exclusive license to Razor & Tie Recordings. Marketed by Razor & Tie Recordings. Distributed by Concord Music Group, Inc.03:00 Snowing All NightBrand New ShadowsWhite Flags2009 Cardboard Case00:44 Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerThe Happy RacersA Merry Very Christmas2018 Burton Avenue Music02:50 Winter SolsticeThe Freed UnitWinter Solstice2006 DVDr00:58 I Want a Hippopotamus for ChristmasThe Christmas Jug BandUncorked2002 Globe Records01:07 Christmas FerretThe Amoeba PeopleChristmas Ferret - Single2020 M51 Records02:29 Still, Still, StillSid Fendley & David ParlottoThe Gift of Christmas1996 Sid Fendley00:16 Christmas TimeMilkshakeChristmas Time - Single2020 Milkshake04:35 Silver BellsHector PimentelMerry Christmas from Hector PimentelHector Pimentel00:27 Christmas EverydayLil Kenzie PeaChristmas Everyday - Single2020 Lil Kenzie Pea01:09 FarolitoLuiz Gonzaga60 Grandes Sucessos (Remastered)2019 Luiz Gonzaga01:15 Las PosadasImix Children's ChoirAngelitos Navidenos2002 Imix Children's Choir02:50 FarolitoTish HinojosaFrontejas1995 Rounder Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.01:52 There's a Cat Climbing Your Christmas TreeParry GrippJingle Burgers - A Parry Gripp Christmas Album2020 Parry Gripp00:52 God Rest Ye Merry GentlemenSid Fendley and David ParlottoThe Gift of Christmas1996 Fendley & Parlotto02:00 The Dreidel SongRocknocerosHappy Holidays2015 Rocknoceros02:17 O Holy NightBarenaked LadiesBarenaked for the Holidays2014 Raisin' Records00:25 Zan Vevede (O Holy Night)Angelique KidjoWorld ChristmasThis Compilation 1996 Special Olympics International03:21 Holly Jolly ChristmasMartin SextonCamp Holiday2005 Kitchen Table Records02:00 Snaefinnur SnjokarlBjorgvin Halldorsson100 Islensk Jolalog2006 Sena01:24 Santa Claus Is Coming To TownChristmas BuzzCountry's Most Wanted Instrumental Christmas Songs 2013Blue Paradise Records00:35 Descarga Ocho KandelikasThe Afro-Semitic ExperienceThe Hanukkah Lounge (Instrumental Jew Age Music)2005 Sweet Louise Music Bmi00:26 Chanukah Oh Chanukah / Ma'oz TzurMama Doni BandThe Acoustic Jewish Holiday Collection2013 Mama Doni Production03:15 Nutcracker, Op. 71 - Divertissement: Trepak (Russian Dance)South German Philharmonic & Alexander von PitamicTchaikovsky - Sleeping Beauty & The Nutcracker Suite2012 Unchained Melodie01:07 Here Comes Santa ClausThe HipwadersYear-Round Sounds2014 The Hipwaders01:48 Feliz NavidadLucky DiazsingleRainy Day Dimes Music03:20 I Got a Cheese LogTrout Fishing in AmericaMerry Fishes to All2004 Trout Records02:09 Zoom Holiday Party123 Andres & Divinity RoxxZoom Holiday Party - Single2020 SALSANA RECORDS02:30 Have Yourself a Merry Little ChristmasRenee & JeremySunny Christmas - EP2012 One Melody Records02:43
Nov 24, 2020 · 43 min
Gratitude Is An Attitude with Ziggy Marley
This week on The Children's Hour we have an interview with Ziggy Marley, a book review and we learn about a rediscovered chameleon that was thought to be extinct.
Nov 13, 2020 · 58 min
Science Fiction
This week on The Children's Hour, we explore the genre of science fiction with our musical friends from Ramah, New Mexico, MeriDean. This type of storytelling allows our imagination to become immersed in other worldly places, with advanced technologies, on exoplanets, or flying through space, and using actual science to help us believe the impossible. With excerpts of famous works of "Sci-Fi" like The War of the Worlds, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and Slaughterhouse Five, and original pieces recorded by masterful storytellers, we immerse ourselves in futuristic fantasy.
Nov 7, 2020 · 52 min
Puppets
This week on The Children's Hour, we explore Puppets with a tribute to one of the master puppeteers on Sesame Street, The Muppets, Star Wars and more, Jim Henson, the Kids Crew talk with his daughter Cheryl Henson, and we're all treated to a one of a kind performance by the captivating Loren Kahn Puppet Theater.
Nov 2, 2020 · 55 min
Practicing Peace
How do we stay calm and centered during times of anxiety, and how do we practice being peaceful? The Children's Hour Kids Crew explore strategies together, and with Andy Mason, a singer songwriter from Santa Fe New Mexico who helps kids find their inner strength through music.
Oct 26, 2020 · 58 min
Pandemic Halloween
What could be more spooky than a pandemic Halloween? The Kids Crew are joined by Drs. Bop 'n Pop, who are on a mission to help normalize lifesaving public health behaviors for children and families through their songs and videos. We get an update from the doctors about how Covid can be contained and we find out how to have a safe Halloween, in spite of the pandemic.
Oct 5, 2020 · 58 min
Celebrating Indigenous People
This week on The Children’s Hour, we learn about Indigenous Peoples Day. Plus we are treated to live music from an all women mariachi band, Mariachi Flor del Alma, we’ve got a book review of Under The Cottonwood Tree, a new graphic novel for kids based on an ancient New Mexican folk tale, and the Extinction Diaries cover the bird die-off that happened late this summer in the southwestern United States.
Aug 24, 2020 · 58 min
Unpolluting Earth
This episode of The Children's Hour focuses on pollution, which is a problem around the globe, but there are ways to un-pollute dirty and contaminated places. How we do that is explained by chemist and journalist Dr. Marina Philip, and we check in with mycologist Peter McCoy from the world's first school for mycology, Mycologos about how mushrooms can transform some of our most toxic pollutants into building materials and more. We also hear from the kids in the Extinction Diaries about the problem of plastic pollution worldwide. Kids can help solve this international crisis and we learn how. This show is mixed with great music from the Beat Buds, Zee Avi, Mister G, One More Song, Ellis Paul, Earthworm Ensemble and more.