Kids & Family

Enter the 2026 PBS Kids Writers Contest

WHRO Public Media invites kindergarten through 5th grade students to create a great story, illustrate it and enter it in the PBS KIDS Writers Contest.
Essential Teaching Resources for January

Teachers, kick off the new year with these resources for your classroom! This collection includes resources for Alexander Hamilton's birthday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Newport News Public Schools and Community Partners Host Pop-Up Food Pantry for Local Families

Newport News Public Schools, in partnership with the Dreams of Hope Foundation and the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank, hosted a pop-up food pantry at Passage Middle School this month to provide food for local families.
Digital Citizenship Week: We Have Your Classroom Resources

In honor of Digital Citizenship Week (October 20-24), we’ve rounded up quick, ready-to-use lessons and activities from eMediaVA and trusted partners to help you spark meaningful conversations about online safety, media literacy, and digital well-being. Explore the featured resources on our latest blog and find engaging ideas you can use in 10 minutes or less!
Celebrate Halloween: Fun Activities for the Whole Family

Enjoy Halloween all month long with activities from eMediaVA and some crafts and games from our friends at PBS Kids.
Families Enjoy the 35th Annual Virginia Children's Festival

The annual Virginia Children's Festival returned to Norfolk's Town Point Park this weekend, and WHRO Public Media joined in the fun.
Join WHRO Public Media at the 35th Annual Virginia Children's Festival

We'll have freebies and activities for the kids, along with a performance from PBS KIDS musician Mr. Steve and visits from Super Why throughout the day!