
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 | 300 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Education for KidsKids & FamilyStories for Kids | |||

Take a trip with The Children's Hour to Greenland to learn about the world’s largest island and the people who live there. We’ll explore Greenland’s culture, landscape, and hear music in the Greenlandic language. Find out the history of the Greenland... more
This week on The Children’s Hour, we learn about elections with our friends at Ballotpedia. We'll be talking about how elections work at all levels, from your town all the way up through the whole country! This civics podcast for kids comes with a fr... more
This week we explore a creature that used to live throughout the grasslands of the United States, the elusive black footed ferret. Once declared extinct, the highly endangered specialist predator may make a comeback in the North American prairie than... more
This time on The Children’s Hour, we’re exploring the human heart and how it works with pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist Dr. Sally Vender. The miraculous muscle never stops beating, needing no conscious effort, but it does take effort to keep it he... 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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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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The Children's Hour launched 9 years ago and published 300 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. Paul Marinari
2. Dr. Alice Gorman
3. Sarah Hickman
4. Brian Jay Jones
5. Dr. Lynn Rogers
6. Pierce Freelon
7. Laurie Berkner
8. Claudia Robin Gunn
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