https://feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/3747408.xml The Children's Hour Shorts https://podcast.show/3747408/ https://podcast.show/3747408/ The Children's Hour Shorts are short clips from The Children's Hour Radio Show & Podcast, designed to accompany our signature learning guides to get even more out of our topics. Teachers will find our Shorts useful to use in the classroom. All episodes in The Children's Hour Shorts come with Learning Guides & Activities for students, and these meet and cite US Educational Content Standards. Find the teaching tools and activities at https://childrenshour.org/shorts Featuring The Children's Hour Kids Crew, and host Katie Stone in conversations with experts, this podcast series comes with specialized curriculum that meets and cites educational standards for elementary and middle school students. episodic The Children's Hour Inc. podcast en 2026 The Children's Hour Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2026 The Children's Hour Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Children's Hour Inc. shorts@childrenshour.org https://podcast.show/3747408/ https://assets.blubrry.com/coverart/orig/3747408-173570.jpg The Children's Hour Shorts The Children's Hour Shorts accompany our learning guides Blubrry Podcasting: https://www.blubrry.com/ false http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 005a49f9-ed54-5b0c-8690-d30bf626e5b5 Katie Stone Amber Shiel Sarah Gabrielli Gemma Castelli-Foley Nick Dooley Albuquerque, New Mexico Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:37 -0400 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:37 -0400 Fungus Among Us Short 2: Cleaning Pollution with Mycoremediation 23 https://www.childrenshour.org/fungus-among-us/ 154158079 https://blubrry.com/3747408/154158079/fungus-among-us-short-2-cleaning-pollution-with-mycoremediation/ The Children's Hour Inc. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:37 -0400 This time on The Children’s Hour we explore mushrooms with mycology educator and author, Peter McCoy. 

Find the full episode, including the companion learning guide and activities at https://www.childrenshour.org/fungus-among-us/

]]> 0:01:12 false 1 full 1 Forests Short 2: How Do Trees Interact with Their Environment? 20 https://www.childrenshour.org/forests/ 154158072 https://blubrry.com/3747408/154158072/forests-short-2-how-do-trees-interact-with-their-environment/ The Children's Hour Inc. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:53:58 -0400 Forests are full of life, stories, and connections we cannot always see. Learn how forests help keep our planet healthy, how trees communicate, and why old growth forests matter. With songs, questions from kids, and a biologist who studies trees and fungi, this show explores what makes a forest more than just a group of trees.

Find the full episode, including the companion learning guide and activities at https://www.childrenshour.org/forests/

]]> 0:09:21 false 1 full 1 Forests Short 1: What Makes a Forest? With Dr. Lisa Markovchick 19 https://www.childrenshour.org/forests/ 154158071 https://blubrry.com/3747408/154158071/forests-short-1-what-makes-a-forest-with-dr-lisa-markovchick/ The Children's Hour Inc. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:53:27 -0400 Forests are full of life, stories, and connections we cannot always see. Learn how forests help keep our planet healthy, how trees communicate, and why old growth forests matter. With songs, questions from kids, and a biologist who studies trees and fungi, this show explores what makes a forest more than just a group of trees.

Find the full episode, including the companion learning guide and activities at https://www.childrenshour.org/forests/

]]> 0:10:06 false 1 full 1 Firefighters Short 2: Fire Safety Tips 17 https://www.childrenshour.org/firefighters/ 154158069 https://blubrry.com/3747408/154158069/firefighters-short-2-fire-safety-tips/ The Children's Hour Inc. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:52:06 -0400 Firefighters are helpers who rush toward danger when others need help. On this episode of The Children’s Hour, the Kids Crew visits AFR Fire Station Number Three in Albuquerque, New Mexico to learn how firefighters protect people, animals, and neighborhoods every day.

Find the full episode, including the companion learning guide and activities at https://www.childrenshour.org/firefighters/

]]> 0:06:55 false 1 full 1 Firefighters Short 3: Firetrucks and Tools 18 https://www.childrenshour.org/firefighters/ 154158070 https://blubrry.com/3747408/154158070/firefighters-short-3-firetrucks-and-firefighting-tools/ The Children's Hour Inc. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:52:00 -0400 Firefighters are helpers who rush toward danger when others need help. On this episode of The Children’s Hour, the Kids Crew visits AFR Fire Station Number Three in Albuquerque, New Mexico to learn how firefighters protect people, animals, and neighborhoods every day.

Find the full episode, including the companion learning guide and activities at https://www.childrenshour.org/firefighters/

]]> 0:08:20 false 1 full 1 Firefighters Short 1: What's It Like to be a Firefighter? 16 https://www.childrenshour.org/firefighters/ 154158068 https://blubrry.com/3747408/154158068/firefighters-short-1-whats-it-like-to-be-a-firefighter/ The Children's Hour Inc. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:51:34 -0400 Firefighters are helpers who rush toward danger when others need help. On this episode of The Children’s Hour, the Kids Crew visits AFR Fire Station Number Three in Albuquerque, New Mexico to learn how firefighters protect people, animals, and neighborhoods every day.

Find the full episode, including the companion learning guide and activities at https://www.childrenshour.org/firefighters/

]]> 0:10:36 false 1 full 1 https://www.childrenshour.org/do-something/ 15 https://www.childrenshour.org/do-something/ 154158038 https://blubrry.com/3747408/154158038/httpswwwchildrenshourorgdo-something/ The Children's Hour Inc. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:54:57 -0400 The Children’s Hour takes on bullying by helping kids understand what they can do when they see someone being treated unfairly. The Kids Crew talks with trainers from Right To Be, an organization that teaches people how to respond to harassment in safe and thoughtful ways. Through clear examples, simple exercises, and music about empathy and courage, kids learn the Five Ds of bystander intervention and discover that even small actions can help others feel supported and less alone.

Find the full episode, including the companion learning guide and activities at  https://www.childrenshour.org/do-something/

]]> 0:10:30 false 1 full 1 Do Something Short 1: What is Harassment? 14 https://www.childrenshour.org/do-something/ 154158037 https://blubrry.com/3747408/154158037/do-something-short-1-what-is-harassment/ The Children's Hour Inc. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:54:21 -0400 The Children’s Hour takes on bullying by helping kids understand what they can do when they see someone being treated unfairly. The Kids Crew talks with trainers from Right To Be, an organization that teaches people how to respond to harassment in safe and thoughtful ways. Through clear examples, simple exercises, and music about empathy and courage, kids learn the Five Ds of bystander intervention and discover that even small actions can help others feel supported and less alone.

Find the full episode, including the companion learning guide and activities at  https://www.childrenshour.org/do-something/

]]> 0:07:36 false 1 full 1 Composers Short 4: Make Your Voice Heard / Music Writing Process 13 https://childrenshour.org/composers 154158035 https://blubrry.com/3747408/154158035/composers-short-4-make-your-voice-heard-music-writing-process/ The Children's Hour Inc. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:53:42 -0400 On this episode of The Children’s Hour, we learn all about composers — the people who write music. Have you ever wondered how songs are created? A composer is the person who puts the notes together, making melodies that can be played by singers, choirs, or even a whole orchestra. Some composers lived hundreds of years ago, and their music is still played today. Others are writing brand-new songs right now that teach, entertain, and inspire us. 

Find the full episode, including the companion learning guide and activities at  https://childrenshour.org/composers

]]> 0:09:25 false 1 full 1 Composers Short 3: Mood Music: The Sound of Feelings 12 https://childrenshour.org/composers 154158034 https://blubrry.com/3747408/154158034/composers-short-3-mood-music-the-sound-of-feelings/ The Children's Hour Inc. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:53:11 -0400 On this episode of The Children’s Hour, we learn all about composers — the people who write music. Have you ever wondered how songs are created? A composer is the person who puts the notes together, making melodies that can be played by singers, choirs, or even a whole orchestra. Some composers lived hundreds of years ago, and their music is still played today. Others are writing brand-new songs right now that teach, entertain, and inspire us. 

Find the full episode, including the companion learning guide and activities at  https://childrenshour.org/composers

]]> 0:01:14 false 1 full 1 Composers Short 2: Musical Timeline 11 https://childrenshour.org/composers 154158033 https://blubrry.com/3747408/154158033/composers-short-2-musical-timeline/ The Children's Hour Inc. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:52:29 -0400 On this episode of The Children’s Hour, we learn all about composers — the people who write music. Have you ever wondered how songs are created? A composer is the person who puts the notes together, making melodies that can be played by singers, choirs, or even a whole orchestra. Some composers lived hundreds of years ago, and their music is still played today. Others are writing brand-new songs right now that teach, entertain, and inspire us. 

Find the full episode, including the companion learning guide and activities at  https://childrenshour.org/composers

]]> 0:15:23 false 1 full 1 Composers Short 1: Listening to Music from Different Cultures 10 https://childrenshour.org/composers 154158031 https://blubrry.com/3747408/154158031/composers-short-1-listening-to-music-from-different-cultures/ The Children's Hour Inc. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:51:57 -0400 On this episode of The Children’s Hour, we learn all about composers — the people who write music. Have you ever wondered how songs are created? A composer is the person who puts the notes together, making melodies that can be played by singers, choirs, or even a whole orchestra. Some composers lived hundreds of years ago, and their music is still played today. Others are writing brand-new songs right now that teach, entertain, and inspire us. 

Find the full episode, including the companion learning guide and activities at  https://childrenshour.org/composers

]]> 0:03:19 false 1 full 1 Breakfast Short 3: Blue Corn Pancakes 9 https://www.childrenshour.org/breakfast/ 154158030 https://blubrry.com/3747408/154158030/breakfast-short-3-blue-corn-pancakes/ The Children's Hour Inc. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:51:21 -0400 Discover what makes a healthy breakfast with the Kids Crew and nutritionist Patty Keene, plus explore how kids worldwide start their mornings.

Find the full episode, including the companion learning guide and activities at https://www.childrenshour.org/breakfast/

]]> 0:01:59 false 1 full 1 Breakfast Short 2: Nutritious Breakfasts 8 https://www.childrenshour.org/breakfast/ 154158028 https://blubrry.com/3747408/154158028/breakfast-short-2-nutritious-breakfasts/ The Children's Hour Inc. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:50:51 -0400 Discover what makes a healthy breakfast with the Kids Crew and nutritionist Patty Keene, plus explore how kids worldwide start their mornings.

Find the full episode, including the companion learning guide and activities at https://www.childrenshour.org/breakfast/

]]> 0:05:54 false 1 full 1 Breakfast Short 1: Breakfast Around the World 7 https://www.childrenshour.org/breakfast/ 154158026 https://blubrry.com/3747408/154158026/breakfast-short-1-breakfast-around-the-world/ The Children's Hour Inc. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:48:15 -0400 Discover what makes a healthy breakfast with the Kids Crew and nutritionist Patty Keene, plus explore how kids worldwide start their mornings.

Find the full episode, including the companion learning guide and activities at https://www.childrenshour.org/breakfast/

]]> 0:06:58 false 1 full 1 Being Yourself Short 3: Creating The Muppet Show Characters with Craig Yoe 6 https://www.childrenshour.org/being-yourself/ 154158021 https://blubrry.com/3747408/154158021/being-yourself-short-3-creating-the-muppet-show-characters-with-craig-yoe/ The Children's Hour Inc. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:41:30 -0400 We celebrate being yourself with author Jane Yolen and cartoonist Craig Yoe as we explore creativity, confidence, and joy in being authentic.

Find the full episode, including the companion learning guide and activities at https://www.childrenshour.org/being-yourself/

]]> 0:03:42 false 1 full 1 Being Yourself Short 2: Cartoonist Craig Yoe Talks About Mash-Ups 5 https://www.childrenshour.org/being-yourself/ 154158018 https://blubrry.com/3747408/being-yourself-short-2-cartoonist-craig-yoe-talks-about-mash-ups/ The Children's Hour Inc. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:40:46 -0400 We celebrate being yourself with author Jane Yolen and cartoonist Craig Yoe as we explore creativity, confidence, and joy in being authentic.

Find the full episode, including the companion learning guide and activities at https://www.childrenshour.org/being-yourself/

]]> 0:04:36 false 1 full 1 Being Yourself Short 1: Jane Yolen Talks About Her Book, Quiet as Mud 4 https://www.childrenshour.org/being-yourself/ 154158015 https://blubrry.com/3747408/154158015/being-yourself-short-1-jane-yolen-talks-about-her-book-quiet-as-mud/ The Children's Hour Inc. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:39:10 -0400 We celebrate being yourself with author Jane Yolen and cartoonist Craig Yoe as we explore creativity, confidence, and joy in being authentic.

Find the full episode, including the companion learning guide and activities at https://www.childrenshour.org/being-yourself/

]]> 0:03:53 false 1 full 1 Balloons Short 3: A Description of a Hot Air Balloon Ride https://www.childrenshour.org/balloons/ 154157982 https://blubrry.com/3747408/154157982/balloons-short-3-a-description-of-a-hot-air-balloon-ride/ The Children's Hour Inc. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:41:00 -0400 On this episode of The Children’s Hour, we explore balloons. From party balloons to weather balloons, and from the first hot air balloons in 18th-century France to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the Kids Crew dives into the history, science, art, and wonder of ballooning.

Find the full episode, including the companion learning guide and activities at https://www.childrenshour.org/balloons/

]]> 0:03:38 false Balloons Short 2: “A Balloon’s Breath” by Composer Evan Daitz 2 https://www.childrenshour.org/balloons/ 154157980 https://blubrry.com/3747408/154157980/balloons-short-2-a-balloons-breath-by-composer-evan-daitz/ The Children's Hour Inc. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:40:00 -0400 On this episode of The Children’s Hour, we explore balloons. From party balloons to weather balloons, and from the first hot air balloons in 18th-century France to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the Kids Crew dives into the history, science, art, and wonder of ballooning. 

Find the full episode, including the companion learning guide and activities at https://www.childrenshour.org/balloons/

]]> 0:07:28 false 1 full 1 Balloons Short 1: The History of Balloons and How They Work 1 https://www.childrenshour.org/balloons/ 154157977 https://blubrry.com/3747408/balloons-short-1-the-history-of-balloons-and-how-they-work/ The Children's Hour Inc. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:39:00 -0400 On this episode of The Children’s Hour, we explore balloons. From party balloons to weather balloons, and from the first hot air balloons in 18th-century France to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the Kids Crew dives into the history, science, art, and wonder of ballooning. 

Find the full episode, including the companion learning guide and activities at https://www.childrenshour.org/balloons/

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