This is why I am making an episode of @thechildrenshour.bsky.social on cybersecurity for kids. They really need to learn more than tech skills - they need to know why it’s important to protect their privacy and how to secure their data. Anyway … working on this for spring release

We’re learning about #breakfast! Tune in to find out how best to fuel your day, and what other kids eat in the morning all over the world! Additional learning guide at: www.childrenshour.org/breakfast-le...

#Breakfast is the most important meal of the day — and it’s different all over the world! The Kids Crew asked a nutritionist all about how to make smart choices for a healthy morning meal. Additional learning guide at: www.childrenshour.org/breakfast-le...

We learned so much about #lemurs on our latest podcast episode! Tune in for lemur fun facts, ancient history, and conservation efforts! More at childrenshour.org/lemurs/

If you enjoyed our show on #lemurs, the fun doesn’t have to end! We publish free learning guides with all of our episodes — just go to childrenshour.org/lemurs-learning-guide-pdf/

Ever wonder why #lemurs are only found in Madagascar? Or what it means to have a “stink fight”? We asked these Qs and more to our guest Faye Goodwin from the Duke Lemur Center for our show all about lemurs! More at childrenshour.org/lemurs/

From stink fights to climbing cliffs, we uncover how #lemurs live and how conservation efforts — and people like you — can make a difference in saving them. We’re joined by special guest Faye Goodwin from the Duke Lemur Center!

Did you know our #composers episode was written by a member of the Kids Crew? Our very own Junior Producer and intern, Thaniel, has worked his way up the ranks over the years at The Children’s Hour. His masterpiece on composers is now streaming in our podcast feed!

We’re learning all about #composers — the people who write music! We meet Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and even modern day legendary composer Bill Sherman. Go to childrenshour.org/composers/ for more!

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Teachers: Find a Halloween episode for use in the classroom, with a learning guide at childrenshour.org/pumpkin-spice

Calling all educators, parents, and listeners - our shows are #educational resources! They each come with their own learning guides, like this one for our current program on #composers: www.childrenshour.org/composers-le...

This week we explore how songs are created by people from long ago and today.. with special guest Bill Sherman, a legendary #composer from Broadway and Sesame Street 🎶 Go to childrenshour.org for more!

Now you can catch our special #Halloween episode wherever you get podcasts! We took a deep dive into one of the most well known Halloween traditions: #pumpkins! Go to childrenshour.org/pumpkin-spice for more.

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

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!

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!

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!

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 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!

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!

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!

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/

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

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

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/

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! 🪅🎈

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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/

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

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!

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/

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

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

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/

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!

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

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

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

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

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!

What happens when kids learn in the open air? We heard from a fourth grade class that went bird watching every week at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, and from Environmental Education of New Mexico — which aims to make outdoor learning part of every school day for all students.

We have incredible guests and stories on the show this week — Marc Brown from #Arthur and R.L. Stine from #Goosebumps 📕📚📖📔

“Querencia” is a sense of home, peace, and family. We learned all about it on The Children’s Hour - now streaming in our podcast feed!

Who better to teach us about reading and writing than Marc Brown from #Arthur and R.L. Stine from #Goosebumps!? Tune in to this week’s episode of The Children’s Hour for more!

Learn all about #querencia this week on The Children’s Hour! Our guest is Alicia Chavez, from The Center for Social and Sustainable Systems.