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The Children's Hour

The Children's Hour Inc.
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Creativity
Children's Education
Education
Children's Literature
Climate Change
Conservation
World War II
Folk Art
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Kindie Music
Kindness
Birthdays
Halloween
Mars
Lungfish
Negro Baseball Leagues
Thanksgiving
Christmas

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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Learn about fossils in a Kids Crew field trip to a secret fossil quarry in the mountains outside of Albuquerque, as well as in a chat with New Mexico Natural History Museum educator Mike Sanchez. Will we become fossilized too? Fossils teach us about ... more

Join The Children's Hour Kids Crew in a field trip to the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market, the largest in the world! Learn what makes something "Folk Art" in conversations with artists from dozens of countries. The podcast learning guide and a... more

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. Then, we learn about games kids ... more

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We speak with our bodies, and some people speak only with their bodies. Communication Nation Episode 3: Other Voices, Other Sounds explores nonverbal communication, sign language, deaf culture, and assistive technology. Comes with a learning guide. L... more

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Katie Stone
Host of The Children's Hour; frequent facilitator of kid-friendly interviews and music segments.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • Educates Children with Respect and Gives them a Voice

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Socorro Y
    United Statesa year ago
  • So good

    We have listened for a few years and the space and animal subjects are the best! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jajah12345
    United States2 years ago
  • The young woman

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Nocuygcjhfcjugcmjgvuygn
    United States2 years ago
  • Meaningful, gentle, and not dumbed down for 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThugginHardPugs
    United States2 years ago
  • Beautiful writing, really made for children 🙏🏽❣️

    Love the content and playlists. It’s paced and the voices are kid-friendly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Indigecooker
    United States2 years ago

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Some feedback cautions about political content or misinformation in a few episodes, but overall positive about accessibility and depth.
Listeners note strong guest variety, especially musicians, scientists, and artists.
Families consistently praise the show for being educational and entertaining for kids and parents alike.

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Q: When did you start writing music for children and what inspired you to pursue that?
Lindsay shares that a key moment was meeting Raffi backstage in 2019, which inspired her to write a song for children and eventually focus on kid-friendly music with messages of kindness.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Children's Hour

What is The Children's Hour about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show blends education and entertainment for kids, featuring a rotating mix of hosts, scientists, artists, and writers who interview guests, perform music, and explore science, culture, and literature in kid-friendly ways. Episodes frequently center on hands-on learning, at-home activities, and community connections, with a strong emphasis on curiosity, creativity, and respectful storytelling. A standout trait is the diverse guest slate—from scientists and artisans to authors and musicians—delivering accessible depth without talking down to young listeners. This combination makes it appealing for families, educators, and anyone seeking educational, music-infused content designed for children and their caregivers.

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1. But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
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3. Sparkle Stories Podcast
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5. Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids

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The Children's Hour launched 8 years ago and published 296 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. Armando Ortega
2. Gasali Adiyamun
3. Abdullah Khatri
4. Claudio Jiménez Quispe
5. George Kwameba
6. Doug Montoya
7. Joanna Ho
8. Dr. Curtis Chavez

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