School Closings: Are Your Kids Bored Already?

Are you struggling to find fun activities for your kids or grandkids while they are stuck at home? We have resources to help! Whether you are looking for DIY crafts or educational content to continue learning at home—keep your kids engaged with these offerings.

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Are you struggling to find fun activities for your kids or grandkids while they are stuck at home? From educational crafts and activities to fun digital videos, WHRO Public Media has the help you need.

Keep your kids engaged and learning with these resources.

Arts & Crafts

We have a collection of easy DIY crafts for kids. Search through our two seasons of episodes and find one that interests you.

Fun Videos

GreenBeats - This series of animated shorts focuses on critical environmental issues and themes and is targeted toward children grades 3 through 5. Children learn the importance of recycling, enjoying the outdoors and encouraging others to be good stewards of the environment. Plus, they are filled with fun, catchy songs!

HealthBeats- This collection of animated videos is designed to inform K-5 children about making choices to develop healthy habits. Engaging characters use memorable songs to address topics such as allergies, stress, sleep, exercise and nutrition.

Crash Course Videos - These clever, educational videos are produced by PBS Digital Studios, and they make learning fun.

Crash Course Physics - Explore the world of physics, motion, and energy with Dr. Shini Somara.
Crash Course Government and Politics - Welcome to school without the classroom! Host Craig Benzine takes you through a tour of US government and politics.
Crash Course Astronomy - Join host Phil Plait in a Crash Course about the cosmos.

We’ve created playlists in eMediaVA for various subjects and grade levels. Check them out to keep your children learning while they are at home.

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