Local health officials are changing where vaccination clinics are set up in effort to reach residents who have yet to get the shot. It’s an effort launched to meet President Biden’s goal of getting 70% of the population vaccinated by July 4th.
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Virtual summer camp options for kids who love theatre, dance, art, writing, and technology! -
Twenty-two cultural institutions in the Richmond area have announced plans to start reopening, as Virginia continues to ease COVID-19 restrictions. Under phase two of the Governor's reopening plan, which permits gatherings of up to 50 people, museums are allowed to reopen with health protections in place.
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Keep at-home learning students engaged with history through online interactive content provided by local museums and cultural centers.
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Science & technology from around the world, available online for virtual field trips and at-home experiments!
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Diego Cervo/Diego Cervo/Favorite virtual tours featuring Virginia art, history, and culture.
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Daniel Tiger and the First Lady of Virginia have a message for the kids!
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Parents are spending a lot more time at home with their kids these days than they normally do. And they also may be wondering how best to talk about COVID-19 with them. Megan Pauly spoke with licensed mental health professional Bob Nickles from Richmond nonprofit Child Savers about that.
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With many schools in the area closed, VPM is now offering Learning Plus, a special educational TV schedule for learning at home. Beginning March 23, Learning Plus programming will air from 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on weekdays on our VPM Plus channel.
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During COVID-19, here are some ideas on how you can keep your kids busy, keep exploring, and stay positive.
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With many of Virginia’s tourist attractions temporarily closed, there’s a new way to explore the state’s culture and heritage.
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In the midst of uncertainty and change, VPM is here for the parents and caregivers of preschool-age children. Below you’ll find a list of unique activities intended to help engage and foster young, curious minds. They also provide an opportunity to strengthen adult/child connections, relieve stress, and remind children that they are loved and supported, now and always. -
With schools being canceled and a lot of parents working from home, it can be hard to manage it all. Here are a few newsletters to keep you sane and your kids happily learning!
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If you are a parent or guardian and are unsure of what to tell your children about COVID-19, you’re not alone. Children might find it difficult to understand what they are seeing and hearing online and on the news. With these resources, you can help your child understand the virus and process their feelings.
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed from September 15 to October 15, by reading about the histories, cultures and contributions of Latino Americans. These titles tell the stories of famous Latinos whose legacies we continue to celebrate and discuss.
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A couple of weeks ago, I let my five-year-old son stay up late to watch a big game on TV with the family. Sometime around 8pm, the mixture of excitement and exhaustion overwhelmed his system. He lost it.
