
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!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 291 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyStories for KidsEducation for Kids | |||

This time on The Children's Hour, we learn about squid with Skype A Scientist, Dr. Sarah McAnulty. These ubiquitous creatures are the psychedelic acrobats of the ocean.
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 cl... more
It's Globalquerquito, a kid's global music show recorded live Albuquerque Museum, with Taos Pueblo's Robert Mirabal, and Quebecois Mélisande.
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 Crew book review and what makes d... more
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This is an excellent show, and such a good resource for educating children at home or at school. The Kids Crew interviews musicians, politicians, scientists, you name it. And the music is good too.
We have listened for a few years and the space and animal subjects are the best! Thank you!
I am going to be a few minutes early but I’ll let the girls out in the next couple hours to pick it all off so I will let her out when you are here so that we don’t have any issues and I will get it done before the next couple minutes my. Kids
I originally stumbled across the Children’s Hour on an AM radio rebroadcast and we’ve enjoyed it ever since. Even as a parent I have learned new things from each of the show’s topics. Thank you for accessible depth and humor for the family!
Love the content and playlists. It’s paced and the voices are kid-friendly.
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A family-focused, education-oriented show features a mix of kid-friendly music, guest interviews, storytelling, and science. Episodes frequently pair entertainment with learning—from banned books and social topics to space, forests, oceans, and financial literacy—often weaving in local community partners and student voices. Notable strengths include fresh, interactive formats with child participation, prominent guests from science, education, and the arts, and a consistent emphasis on kindness, curiosity, and real-world learning for families on road trips and at home. The program often highlights local NM partnerships and values accessible education, making it a strong platform for guest experts, educators, and family-oriented brands seekin... more
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The Children's Hour launched 8 years ago and published 291 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Children's Hour include:
1. Heidi Sanchez
2. Sarah Jeffries
3. Robert Mirabal
4. Melisande Electriotrad
5. Mari Mancusi
6. Pierce Freelon
7. Nina Freelon
8. Bill Harley
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