The Children's Hour

The Children's Hour Inc.

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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Nov 6, 2022 · 59 min
Little Free Libraries
This week on The Children’s Hour, Katie and the Crew learn about the Little Free Library network with Shelby King, program director and coordinator of the Impact Library Program. Airdrie reviews Rowen And The Rascal Lion, and Evan gives us a review of A Wolf Called Wander. Mixed with excellent music celebrating books, libraries, and reading.
Oct 30, 2022 · 59 min
Spooky Halloween
This time on The Children's Hour, get spooked out with us as we celebrate kids' favorite holiday: Halloween! We've got spooky ghost stories from Bill Harley, Katherine Dines, AJ, and Show Mo and the Monkey Bunch.
Oct 23, 2022 · 59 min
Being A Leader
This time on The Children’s Hour, we learn from two people who have dedicated their lives to being leaders in their communities. First, the kids chat with Pierce Freelon, who is a multi-Emmy winning TV and movie producer, Grammy winning children’s musician, educator, and city councilor in the city of Durham, North Carolina. Pierce talks about how he came to wear all these hats, and explains to us what it is a city councilor actually does.
Sep 11, 2022 · 59 min
Alphabet Rockers
We're getting inspired by the two time Grammy nominated Alphabet Rockers founders, Kaitlin McGaw and Tommy Shepherd. Then Thaniel from our Kids Crew has a review of Arnold Lobel's classic book for kids, Frog and Toad All Year. Mixed with great music.
Sep 4, 2022 · 59 min
Cooking With Kids
Are you hungry, because we're cooking on this episode of The Children's Hour. We'll be making a kale salad with Kids Cook's Sara Robbins. We also have a book series review from our Kids Crew member Zander of My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish by Mo O'Hara. Mixed with great music!
Aug 28, 2022 · 59 min
Wolves
This time on The Children's Hour, we explore wolves. We learn about their role as an apex predator, and how conservation efforts are saving them from extinction. Documentary film maker Elke Duerr explains why wolves should live in the wild. Kids from the Extinction Diaries let us know about the Red Wolf's current condition, and how close they are to extinction. We also hear from the US Fish & Wildlife Service Project Coordinator for the Mexican Grey Wolf Recovery Project, John Oakleaf. Finally, we meet the carnivore supervisor at the ABQ Biopark Zoo, Toni Esparza, who helps ensure these keystone predators don't become extinct. Mixed with howlin' great music!
Aug 21, 2022 · 59 min
Whistles And Flutes
On this episode of The Children's Hour, we explore whistles and flutes through stories, poetry and music, with special guests Dr. Crawford McCallum, Enid Howarth, and flutist Ingrid Berg.
Aug 14, 2022 · 59 min
Pocketful of Poems
This time on The Children's Hour, we partner with our friends at Well Beings Studio to create a show that's about using poetry to heal, support and express yourself. Creating art with kids impacted by medical trauma, Well Beings Studio brings their students' work to The Children's Hour.
Jul 31, 2022 · 59 min
Twinkle Time
This week on The Children’s Hour, we’re joined by the Lady Gaga of children's music, Twinkle! She's an award winning, bilingual children’s musician, performer, voice actress and TV star. Twinkle is the host of Twinkle Time, with dozens of performances on YouTube for kids and families.
Jul 24, 2022 · 59 min
Laurie Berkner: Queen of Children’s Music
On this episode of The Childrens Hour we're joined by the legendary children's musician Laurie Berkner for a mini concert and conversation.
Jul 17, 2022 · 59 min
HipHop & GoGo
The Kids Crew learn about GoGo and Hip Hop musical genres with Uncle Devin Walker from WeeNation Radio, who also guest deejays our show. This is a lesson in musical education for all ages!
Jun 26, 2022 · 59 min
Ants On A Log
This week on The Children's Hour we chat with Julie from Ants on a Log, a band that performs music for children and other childlike people that advocates for positivity, social justice, and silliness through song.
Jun 18, 2022 · 59 min
Dads
We've created a special musical edition of The Children's Hour that honors our fathers, just in time for Father's Day. Also learn about Juneteenth!
Jun 12, 2022 · 59 min
Summer Adventures
This time on The Children's Hour, we look for the adventures we might have this summer.
May 15, 2022 · 59 min
Kids Imagine
This time on The Children's Hour, we explore imagination, boredom, and the benefits of both with special guests, Kids Imagine Nation.
Apr 22, 2022 · 59 min
Every Day is Earth Day
Celebrate our planet Earth with The Children's Hour, and our special guests, renown climate scientist Dr. Michael Mann, author Megan Herbert, and kids from The Global Warming Express. This show is mixed with excellent music.
Apr 10, 2022 · 53 min
Games We Play
This time on The Children's Hour, we explore the games we love to play. The Kids Crew share their favorites all through the show, including games we can all play that don't need any pieces, game boards, or equipment.
Apr 3, 2022 · 59 min
Uno, Dos, Tres Andrés
This time on The Children's Hour, we spend the hour with Cristina and Andrés from 123 Andrés, a bilingual indie band up for a Grammy this year for their release, Actívate!
Feb 13, 2022 · 57 min
Anti Racist Kids Remix
This remixed episode of The Children's Hour is about being an anti-racist kid. The Crew interview behavioral psychologists Dr. Rebecca Ezechukwu and Dr. Danielle Riddle-Price about what racism is, and how to be anti-racist.
Jan 30, 2022 · 59 min
Back Off Bully
When we witness someone being bullied, it can be hard to know what to do. On this edition of The Children's Hour, we learn about bystander intervention with iHollaback educators. The Kids Crew find out what are the 5 D's which give us concrete steps to respond when someone is being bullied.