Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast

@thechildrenshour.bsky.social

100 followers 140 following 180 posts

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

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · 20h

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 4d

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 · 7d

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/

1 2

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · 9d

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 · 11d

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 · 14d

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 · 16d

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 · 18d

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 · 21d

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 · 25d

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 · 27d

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 · 29d

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/

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · Aug 30

Tune into our discussion on journalism, with members of New Mexico Press Women and Pulitzer Prize winner Maria Hinojosa For more: www.childrenshour.org/journalism/

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · Aug 27

Now on The Children’s Hour Podcast — a celebration of birthdays and the history of birthday traditions from around the world! Don’t miss it!

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

We’re exploring #journalism — what it is, why it matters, and how it helps people stay informed. Our Kids Crew spoke with members of New Mexico Press Women and Pulitzer Prize winner Maria Hinojosa @mariahinojosa.bsky.social

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

We’re talking about birthdays on The Children’s Hour this week, and exploring traditions from all over the world! #publicradio #forkids

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · Aug 21

Last week we explored the benefits of #learning #outdoors — now streaming in our podcast feed!

The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast @thechildrenshour.bsky.social · Aug 18

Birthday customs are different all around the world! This week on the Children’s Hour, we travel to Vietnam, India, Brazil, Egypt, and Denmark to learn how kids celebrate there! Back in New Mexico, we discuss quinceañeras and the history behind the birthday song

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

Whether you’re planting seeds or spotting feathers, learning in nature helps kids grow, think, and feel better! Tune in to The Children’s Hour this week for more!