Kids on the Square®

43:35

The Book Nook: Wally the Wayward Sea Turtle & Elsie...

Kids on the Square® ·

2026/09/30

On this special installment of "The Book Nook," we sit down to chat with Laura Joy Pewitt - author of the children's books Wally the Wayward Sea Turtle and Elsie Saves the Day! In Wally the Wayward Sea Turtle, Wally has just hatched and must make his way to the ocean. The light of the moon on the water should guide his path straigh home. He becomes distracted by a light coming from the street. Will he ever make it to his beautiful home in the ocean? In Elsie Saves the Day, we meet a family of

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30:01

Live from Declaration 250! (Interviews, America's 250th)

Kids on the Square® ·

2026/08/26

With the end of summer approaching and school for many of us either back in session or about to start back up, we wanted to take a moment and look back and share one of the highlights of our summer! Enjoy these fun excerpts from our big Declaration 250 event at the American Mission® Center, along with some "woman-on-the-street" interviews with people at the event! We also have an interview with a couple of very cool kids who are working to get a bill known as the Butterfly Bill passed in their state

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22:51

The First Fourth (American History, America's 250th,...

Kids on the Square® ·

2026/07/04

Happy Fourth of July! It's time for Alyssa is ready to give her opening speech for the 4th of July on the Square celebration, and Jake is ready to eat way too much pie during this year's pie eating contest. But while they enjoy all that their town's celebration has to offer, let's hope they take a minute to remember why they're celebrating in the first place! Join Alyssa and Jake as they return to some old friends from colonial America and meet another icon of American history - John Hancock! If

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21:32

Semiquincentennial (American History, America's...

Kids on the Square® ·

2026/06/25

Alyssa is working hard on her opening speech for the 4th of July on the Square celebration, but Jake isn't convinced that America's 250th is that big of a deal. It looks like it's time for Alyssa to bust out her notecards and show Jake just how cool the fight for independence really was! Join Alyssa and Jake as they experience colonial Philadelphia and meet the man who printed the first copies of the Declaration of Independence - John Dunlap! If you'd like to learn more and access free coloring

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29:03

The Upside Down Forest, pt. 2 (Literature, Audiobook)

Kids on the Square® ·

2026/05/19

On this special episode of Kids on the Square®, we are presenting part two of our new audiobook version of Sherry Eyssen's The Upside Down Forest! All the animals of the forest find joy in doing what they do best. Their contentment is a blessing… until something turns everything upside-down! In this allegorical tale of the Gospel, Sherry Eyssen presents the message of hope to the young and young-at-heart. To order your own copy of The Upside Down Forest, visit thepublicsquare.com

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29:08

The Upside Down Forest, pt. 1 (Literature, Audiobook)

Kids on the Square® ·

2026/04/30

On this special episode of Kids on the Square®, we are presenting part one of our new audiobook version of Sherry Eyssen's The Upside Down Forest! All the animals of the forest find joy in doing what they do best. Their contentment is a blessing… until something turns everything upside-down! In this allegorical tale of the Gospel, Sherry Eyssen presents the message of hope to the young and young-at-heart. To order your own copy of The Upside Down Forest, visit thepublicsquare.com

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25:51

The Wright Brothers - Flying, pt. 2 (Science, 1900s)

Kids on the Square® ·

2026/03/27

G-Pa's story sbout the Wright Brothers continues as the family boards their plane for vacation! When we last left off, Orville and Wilbur Wright had just faced a crushing defeat with the crash of their glider at Kitty Hawk. Join Micah and Lexi as they find out how the Wright Brothers were able to overcome big challenges to achieve their dream of flight! This episode also features a Book Nook interview with the late David McCullough, historian and two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Wright

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32:41

The Wright Brothers - Flying, pt. 1 (Science, 1900s)

Kids on the Square® ·

2026/02/28

There's nothing like flying to a family vacation... but you've got to make it through the airport first! Micah is feeling bored at the airport after being told to put his devices away, but can G-Pa keep the boredom at bay with a story about how the airplane was invented? Join Micah and his little sister Lexi as they learn about the pioneers of modern aviation - the Wright Brothers! This episode also features a Book Nook interview with the late David McCullough, historian and two-time Pulitzer

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25:15

Silent Night (Holidays, Christmas)

Kids on the Square® ·

2025/12/22

Mrs. Sodecky's music class is preparing for the big Christmas concert. There's only one problem: her students do not know the song "Silent Night!" Let's all gather 'round to learn more about the history of this Christmas carol and the truth it holds. If you'd like to learn more and access free coloring pages, fun recipes, and other educational materials, please visit kidsonthesquare.com and check out the Resources for this episode. And if you enjoy this podcast, please share it with a friend! And

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20:47

Christmas in America 1837 (Holidays, Christmas, 1800s)

Kids on the Square® ·

2025/11/24

What was Christmas like back in 1837? Let's find out! Today, we're going back in time to visit the home of Charles and Abigail Adams and their four children. How was their Christmas different than what we experience today? What feels timeless about celebrating Christmas? And what happens when you get word that an unexpected visitor is coming on Christmas Day? If you'd like to learn more and access free coloring pages, fun recipes, and other educational materials, please visit kidsonthesquare.com

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26:28

Student Council, pt. 2 (American History, 1800s)

Kids on the Square® ·

2025/10/20

After losing his vice presidential student council campaign, Micah is feeling down in the dumps. Can G-Ma help pull him out of his slump with a story about another famous American who lost his political campaign? Join Micah as he learns to deal with disappointment and finds out why being the president wasn't the most important thing John Quincy Adams ever did! If you’d like to learn more and access free coloring pages, fun recipes, and other educational materials, please visit kidsonthesquare.com

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24:58

Student Council, pt. 1 (American History, 1800s)

Kids on the Square® ·

2025/09/08

G-Ma is trying to convince Micah to run for vice president of the student council, but the whole process seems pretty daunting. With all the campaign requirements and the other candidates to deal with, Micah would rather call it quits. Good thing G-Ma has been reading a book about a former United States president who dealt with some very similar problems! Join Micah as G-Ma helps him with his campaign and tells him the story of John Quincy Adams! If you’d like to learn more and access free coloring

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24:07

Summer Stories (Interviews, 1900s)

Kids on the Square® ·

2025/08/05

Join members of The Public Square® and American Policy Roundtable™ team as they tell us stories about what summer was like when they were kids… in a time with fewer screens and little to no internet! Today you’ll hear stories about camping trips, backyard adventures, working on a farm, and even some extreme sports! If you’d like to learn more and access free coloring pages, fun recipes, and other educational materials, please visit kidsonthesquare.com and check out the Resources for this episode

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28:27

Craft Fair (American History, America's 250th, 1800s)

Kids on the Square® ·

2025/07/04

Carolyn and Joanne are getting their projects ready for the Independence Day Craft Contest, but Joanne's project isn't turning out the way she'd hoped. Time for Mom to share a little bit of crafting inspiration! Join Carolyn and Joanne as Mom tells them the story of "The Star Spangled Banner" and the man who wrote it - Francis Scott Key! If you’d like to learn more and access free coloring pages, fun recipes, and other educational materials, please visit kidsonthesquare.com and check out the

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25:31

Bike Ride (American History, America's 250th, 1700s)

Kids on the Square® ·

2025/06/19

Carolyn and Joanne want to ride their bikes down to the corner store all by themselves, but Mom isn't sure that's a good idea. Dad has a story that might change her mind, though! Join Carolyn and Joanne as they help their Dad tell the story of a kid who went on a grand adventure a lot farther away than the corner store - John Quincy Adams! If you’d like to learn more and access free coloring pages, fun recipes, and other educational materials, please visit kidsonthesquare.com and check out the

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26:26

Dearest Friend (American History, 1700s)

Kids on the Square® ·

2025/05/30

Rachael and Amanda are going to the end-of-school bowling party, and Rachael just received a "love letter" from a classmate. Uncle Guy is unimpressed - he knows what a real love letter should sound like! Join Rachael and Amanda as Uncle Guy tells them about two of the greatest love letter writers of all time - John and Abigail Adams! If you’d like to learn more and access free coloring pages, fun recipes, and other educational materials, please visit kidsonthesquare.com and check out the Resources

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21:46

Passing Time - Lewis & Clark, pt. 2 (American...

Kids on the Square® ·

2025/04/30

Logan and his dad are trying to get to Orlando for spring break... but their flight keeps getting delayed. Good thing Logan's got his book from G-Pa to help pass the time! Join Logan and his dad as they keep the airport from getting the best of them and learn more about the Corps of Discovery from the journals of Lewis & Clark! If you’d like to learn more and access free coloring pages, fun recipes, and other educational materials, please visit kidsonthesquare.com and check out the Resources for

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29:23

The New Frontier - Lewis & Clark, pt. 1 (American...

Kids on the Square® ·

2025/03/18

Logan is sick and stuck upstairs in his room during a party - good thing G-Pa is here with a book to keep him entertained! Join Logan and G-Pa as they learn about the Corps of Discovery from the journals of Lewis & Clark! This episode also features a Book Nook interview with Nan Gurley, author of Little Rose of Sharon, Twice Yours, and What Color Is Love? If you’d like to learn more and access free coloring pages, fun recipes, and other educational materials, please visit kidsonthesquare.com and

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11:56

The Book Nook: The Upside Down Forest (Literature /...

Kids on the Square® ·

2025/02/28

On this special installment of "The Book Nook," we sit down to chat with Sherry Eyssen - the author of the children's book The Upside Down Forest! All the animals of the forest find joy in doing what they do best. Their contentment is a blessing… until something turns everything upside-down! In this allegorical tale of the Gospel, Sherry Eyssen presents the message of hope to the young and young-at-heart. To order your own copy of The Upside Down Forest, visit thepublicsquare.com

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11:11

The Book Nook: The Front Steps (Literature / Author...

Kids on the Square® ·

2025/01/30

On this special installment of "The Book Nook," we sit down to chat with Anna Welch and Alan C. Duncan - the co-authors of the new children's book The Front Steps! The Front Steps tells the inspiring true story of a young boy who found the joy of reading despite the difficulties during Segregation in America. This is a true story from the life of renowned scholar Dr. William B. Allen. Published by Kids on the Square™, a division of the American Policy Roundtable™, this book invites families to read

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