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The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast

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The Children's Hour is a syndicated public radio show & podcast produced with kids of all ages! Distributed by Native Voice One, the Native American Radio Network. Listen here: childrenshour.org

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The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · 1d

This spooky season we’re talking about pumpkins — pumpkin traditions, stories, and fun facts! Go to childrenshour.org/pumpkin-spice for more.

This Week on
The Children's Hour!
• Learn all about pumpkins
• Halloween traditions from the Kids Crew
• The spooky story of Stingy
Jack

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · 3d

It’s a special Halloween edition of The Children’s Hour! We’ll learn the story of Stingy Jack, discover surprising pumpkin facts, and find out the meaning behind teal pumpkins. Go to childrenshour.org for more!

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · 4d

We’re learning about #dendrochronology on the podcast this week! That’s the study of the growth of tree rings. Visit childrenshour.org for more!

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · 8d

There’s so much to learn from the rings of a #tree! From climate change to ancient ruins, we’re unpacking everything this week on The Children’s Hour. Visit childrenshour.org for more!

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · 8d

There’s so much to learn from the rings of a #tree! From climate change to ancient ruins, we’re unpacking everything this week on The Children’s Hour. Visit childrenshour.org for more!

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · 10d

The Kids Crew spoke with Dr. Peter M. Brown, a dendrochronologist, about how #trees record history in their rings—from floods and droughts to wildfires and climate change. Go to childrenshour.org for more!

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · 12d

Don’t miss our latest podcast episode all about the #animals living right outside our doors. From prairie dogs, coyotes, and roadrunners in New Mexico to monkeys in Thailand, stray dogs in India, koalas in Australia, and wildlife in Brazil! Go to childrenshour.org for more!

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · 15d

We’re learning about the creatures that share our backyards, neighborhoods, and cities. Check your local public radio station for this week’s show on backyard #animals!

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · 16d

Did you know we release learning guides alongside every episode of The Children’s Hour? Here’s a peak at one of our activities for this week — we want to see the #animals in YOUR backyard!

Find the full learning guide at www.childrenshour.org/animals-in-the-backyard-learning-guide-pdf/

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · 17d

Everywhere people live, #animals live too! We explore the challenges and joys of living alongside wild creatures everywhere.

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · 19d

Learn about the art, history, and science of #balloons — now streaming on The Children’s Hour Podcast!

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · 22d

We’re exploring #balloons! From party balloons, to weather balloons, and all the way back to the first hot air balloon flight in 18th-century France!

Don’t forget — all of our episodes come with a free learning guide for extended learning:
www.childrenshour.org/balloons-learning-guide/

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The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · 24d

Get blown away with us as we learn all about #ballooning! With a behind the scenes look at the largest balloon gathering in the world — the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! 🪅🎈

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · 26d

It’s time to talk about #renewable energy 🌎🌱 Tune in to The Children’s Hour Podcast to learn what we can do to help the planet.

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · 29d

What exactly makes energy “renewable”? We found out on The Children’s Hour this week!

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · Sep 24

We’re joined by experts in solar, wind, geothermal, and hydro power, to answer our burning questions.. how renewable energy works, why it’s cleaner than fossil fuels, and what the future of energy could look like! #renewableenergy

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · Sep 22

On the podcast this week — stories of #refugees traveling to new lands. From Malala to our special guest, Grammy winning #oud player, Rahim AlHaj.

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · Sep 19

Welcome stranger! Tune in for the story of #Grammy-winning oud player Rahim AlHaj — how he left Iraq as a #refugee and found a new home in New Mexico.

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · Sep 15

Our newest podcast episode is all about #animation. Junior producer and intern, Thaniel, guides us through its incredible science and #history!

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · Sep 13

We’re taking a deep-dive into the world of #animation! Catch the conversation on your local public radio station this weekend! For more: www.childrenshour.org/animation/

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · Sep 12

Animation has been around for centuries! Our show this week will take you through the incredible #history and science of #animation 🎥 🎞️ ✍️

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · Sep 8

Is there life on #Mars? We asked planetary vulcanologist Dr. Larry Krumpler all of our burning questions about the red planet — now streaming on the Children’s Hour Podcast!

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · Sep 5

We’re learning all about the red planet with Dr. Larry Krumpler, who works directly with the #Mars Rovers!
For more: www.childrenshour.org/mars/

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our new podcast episode is all about journalism and truth telling! Featuring members of New Mexico Press Women and Pulitzer Prize winner Maria Hinojosa

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · Sep 1

We’re exploring #Mars with a planetary vulcanologist who drives the Mars Rover!
For more: www.childrenshour.org/mars/