WHYY's Children's Service

WHYY's Children's Service may be best known for the 11 1/2 hours of children's programming it broadcasts weekdays on TV12 as well as weekend hours dedicated to children. But that is just the first step on the path to lifelong learning for those who watch. Through on-air programs (TV12 and 91FM), off-air outreach programs, live events, professional development opportunities, and online services, the WHYY Children's Service contributes to the healthy development and education of children, and acts as an educational partner to parents, childcare providers, and educators in the Delaware Valley. WHYY Children's Service can be reached at childrensservice@whyy.org

WHYY I Like This Book Finalists!
Hey kids! Thanks for your entries in the WHYY I Like This Book contest. See who made it to the finals.

PBS Kids Go!
Watch clips, sneak peeks, and full-length episodes of your favorite WHYY kids programs anytime you want.

Starting School Smart
Watch these short videos that provide vital tips to giving the modern preschooler a healthy boost to begin school.

Community Outreach Services

In The Spirit of Family is a series of quarterly panel discussions featuring Dr. Gottlieb of WHYY-FM's Voices in the Family.

Online Resources

Parents - From learning disabilities to reading strategies and tips, the WHYY Children's Service addresses issues and topics for parents about their children's learning and development.

Educators - Links to various online professional development resources for teachers including websites and articles that address important educational issues.

Kids - Kids can explore educational links to their favorite PBS programs and also find important resources for getting help with their homework.

View, Do, Read - To get the most from a television program, kids need to experience what they are learning about. The learning triangle combines educational television with storybooks and activities all related to one theme or skill.

TeacherLine - Provides online professional development through facilitated courses, a supportive learning community, and exemplary professional resources.

Growing Up Big

Growing Up Big
What are the factors that have contributed to the dramatic rise in childhood obesity, and what can be done to reverse this trend? On Monday September 29th at 12pm Growing Up Big explores the medical and psychological effects of childhood obesity. We'll also discuss discuss what kids, parents, communities, schools and researchers are doing to move the needle back on the scales.

View, Do, Read
June is a time for summer fun and is a great time to enjoy the great outdoors. Why not take a tip from the show It's A Big, Big World and explore science, nature and geography in a fun way. Don't forget the world is bigger than what you see around you.

Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is an increasing problem in this country as we now know that around fifteen percent of children and adolescents are considered obese. The WHYY Children's Service has worked on a number of fronts to bring the issue of childhood obesity to light. Here are some resources that may be helpful in understanding this health concern.

Thanks!

Special thanks to the following funders for their continued support of the Children's Service programs and services: Verizon Yellow Pages, Hamilton Family Foundation, Knight Foundation and Corporation for Public Broadcasting