“Summer Slide” Reading Initiatives

by Trish Reed
Tue, June 14, 2011

We all look forward to the rest and relaxation of summer and, of course, it is important to take a break.  But hot, lazy summer days with nothing to do may not be the best thing for our students.  During the summer months, many children who do not participate in educational enrichment activities can experience learning losses, often referred to as the "summer slide."

Ready-To-Learn Volunteers Read at Fairfield Court Elementary

by Trish Reed
Mon, June 13, 2011
Volunteers at Fairfield Court Elementary

On June 9, 2011, thirty-one volunteers got together at Fairfield Court Elementary School in Richmond’s East End to read to all the students in the school. This included kindergartners through fifth graders and exceptional education classes. After reading, the volunteers distributed books.

King George Students Win Internet Safety Award

by Cindy Matejka
Wed, June 8, 2011
King George Middle School students

King George Middle School students won the FBI's Safe Online Surfing Internet Challenge eighth-grade national championship for April. Almost 200 King George County eighth-graders had the best results of a quiz on Internet safety developed by the FBI and the Fischler School of Education and Human Services at Nova Southeastern University, according to an FBI press release.

PBS KIDS’ Mr. Steve is Coming to Richmond

by Trish Reed
Wed, June 1, 2011
Mr. Steve

Enjoy a family concert with Mr. Steve!  WCVE PBS and WCVW PBS are partnering with the Children's Museum of Richmond for a fun-filled family event.

PBS KIDS' Mr. Steve will be performing three concerts on Sunday, July 17th.  The concerts are scheduled for 10:00 am, 12 noon, and 2:00 pm.  After each performance, there will be an opportunity to meet and greet Mr. Steve.  The concerts are free with admission to the museum.  For more information, call the museum at (804) 474.7000.  This will be a rockin' show!  Please join the fun.

WCVE Writers Contest Winners Revealed

by Debbie Staughton
Fri, May 27, 2011

With over 400 entries from kids in grades K-5, the judges of WCVE’s PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest discovered, rather quickly, that they had their work cut out for them. It was not an easy task to narrow the entries down to only 18. But after hours of deliberation, they were ready to announce their first, second, and third place winners.

And the winners are...

Kindergarten

WHTJ Writers Contest Winners Revealed

by Debbie Staughton
Thu, May 26, 2011

With more than 200 entries from kids in grades K-5, the judges of WHTJ's PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest discovered, rather quickly, that they were going to have a difficult time coming up with their first, second, and third place winners.  It was not easy, but after much deliberation, they were ready to announce their winners. 

And the winners are...

Kindergarten

Computers and Preschoolers: Maximize Digital Screen Time

Computers and Preschoolers

The many claims made by the technology industry may persuade you that there is no limit to the educational value of computers, e-readers and even smart phones. Like other toys and tools within your child’s reach, however, digital screen time is likely to serve your child best when it extends natural play.

Immersive Online Experience to Help Kids Understand Music

Chuck Vanderchuck’s “Something Something” Explosion!

Chuck Vanderchuck and his sidekick, Ramona, are obsessed with learning everything there is to know about music. Together they will present five different musical genres: Salsa, Jazz, Rock, Country, and Reggae. Children will learn about different instruments used for each musical style, and play games through which they will have the chance to identify instruments, write lyrics, compose melodies, create costumes, and play in a virtual concert with Chuck and Ramona.

PBS KIDS Offers Play-Along Video for Preschoolers

by Trish Reed
Wed, April 27, 2011
Play-Along Videos

PBS KIDS launched Play-Along Videos, a series of online videos for preschoolers that combine video shorts with interactive game play.  Now available on the PBS KIDS Video Player, the Play-Along Videos feature Dinosaur Train and Super WHY!. In each Play-Along Video, kids interact with characters to help them complete tasks, such as matching items of the correct size or finding the right words to complete a sentence.

New Web Series for Kids: “Noah Comprende”

by Trish Reed
Thu, April 21, 2011
Noah Comprende

“How did I ever get into this mess?”

It’s another wild and wacky day in the life of Noah, a nine-year-old boy living in a world where just about no one understands him.

Literally.

Noah is visiting his grandmother.  Where she lives no one speaks English.  He’s trying to learn Spanish, but sometimes he gets it wrong...and that’s when the trouble starts.