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Current Show: Communication Nation Episode 4 – Together We Can

On the Radio: July 27 – Aug 2, 2026

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Last Week: Communication Nation 3 - Other Voices

Our bodies speak. Communication Nation Episode 3: Other Voices, Other Sounds explores nonverbal communication, sign language, deaf culture, and assistive technology. Listen with your eyes, this time on The Children’s Hour. This episode comes with a learning guide and activities. Learn with us!

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This Week: Communication Nation 4 - Together We Can

Together we can do anything, and this time on The Children’s Hour we explore teamwork, improv, and how playing games brings builds community. The Kids Crew gets a workshop in improvisation as a team building exercise. Then, we learn about games kids have played for thousands of years which helped create and sustain strong communities. Comes with teacher tools including a learning guide and activities.

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Next Week: Folk Art

Join The Children’s Hour Kids Crew in a field trip to the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market, the largest in the world! Learn what makes something “Folk Art” in conversations with artists from dozens of countries. This episode comes with a learning guide and activities for use in classrooms.

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