Sounds Classic
This time on The Children's Hour we explore what sounds classic. First we learn about classical music with prodigy pianist Kayden Kelly. Then we play with sound effects with Kip Allen and Crawford MacCallum.
May 21, 2023•58 min
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Episodes
Autism
The Kids Crew learn about autism from the authors of A Kids Book About Autism, David and Justin Flood. We also hear from scientist Dr. Temple Grandin about what she thinks kids with autism need to know. Finally, we learn about a teenager with autism who's superpower is to impersonate Michael Jackson. Mixed with great music!
Apr 16, 2023•58 min
Poetry Palooza
It's National Poetry Month in the USA, and we are celebrating with a Poetry Palooza on The Children's Hour! We're joined by author, poet and educator Allan Wolf for an hour of poetry in verse, song and craft.
Apr 09, 2023•58 min
Epic Voice Guy
This time on The Children’s Hour we are joined by the Epic Voice Guy himself, Jon Bailey. Maybe his name isn’t familiar but his voice has been heard in thousands of commercials, TV shows, video games, animations, toys, movies, and more.
Mar 19, 2023•59 min
Justin Roberts
This time on The Children's Hour, we're joined by 5 time Grammy nominee, 9 time Parents Choice Gold winner Justin Roberts. Plus, Rebel Girls teach us about kid superstar drummer, Nandi Bushell.
Mar 12, 2023•59 min
Solving Problems
The Kids Crew visit with producers and a young voice actor from PBS Kids Work It Out Wombats, which teaches kids about computational thinking, and problem solving in systematic, organized ways.
Feb 26, 2023•58 min
Black History Special
This time on The Children's Hour we explore black history through music. We've put together a special playlist of songs to educate about a few of the people who made significant contributions to technology, culture, and the quest for justice and equality.
Feb 05, 2023•59 min
Divinity Roxx
Divinity Roxx is a Grammy nominee, superstar bassist, and longtime member of Beyoncé's touring band. This time on The Children's Hour, she guest deejays the show, and answers all of our many questions about life as a rockstar.
Jan 15, 2023•50 min
Best of 2022
This week on The Children's Hour, we explore the best musical releases for kids in 2022, including the five nominees for the Best Children's Grammy.
Jan 01, 2023•59 min
Holidays
We celebrate the holidays this week on The Children's Hour. It's a musical special, full of new and beloved Christmas carols and Hanukkah songs.
Dec 25, 2022•59 min
Our Changing Climate
This time on The Children's Hour, we learn about climate change, including its causes, results, and the actions we must take to protect future generations. Our guest is Dr. David Gutzler, professor emeritus at the University of New Mexico in the Earth and Planetary Sciences department with a specialization in climate science. Mixed with great music.
Dec 04, 2022•59 min
Grateful
We’ve got a lot of gratitude this year, for our health, well-being, families, food, homes, and so much more. We’re celebrating Thanksgiving with a musical special in recognition of how thankful we are.
Nov 23, 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.
Nov 06, 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 30, 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.
Oct 23, 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 11, 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!
Sep 04, 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. Final...
Aug 28, 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 21, 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.
Aug 14, 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 31, 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. Plus we'll find out about what's going on with albatrosses, and we learn about a newly discovered species of dinosaur, the Dineobellator notehesperus. We also featured the Extinction Diaries with a piece on albatrosses. This show is mixed with excellent music!
Jul 24, 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!
Jul 17, 2022•59 min
Exoplanets
On this episode of The Children’s Hour, the Kids Crew talk with an exoplanetologist, Dr. Diana Dragomir. We discover what an exoplanet is, and how astronomers find them in a vast sea of stars. Learn if there’s life outside our solar system, and how you can help in the search.
Jul 03, 2022•54 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 26, 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 18, 2022•59 min
Summer Adventures
This time on The Children's Hour, we look for the adventures we might have this summer.
Jun 12, 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.
May 15, 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 22, 2022•59 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 10, 2022•53 min
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