BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Joyful Learning - ECPv6.0.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Joyful Learning X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Joyful Learning REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220113T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220113T101500 DTSTAMP:20260613T145727 CREATED:20211210T215226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T182405Z UID:10000776-1642066200-1642068900@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:Pow Wow Dance Class DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Pow Wow Dance class with Shyama-Priya! \n\n\n\nWe will begin the class with a light yoga warm up. During this class you will learn about each dance style by seeing some pieces of the regalia and participating in each dance style. The styles that we will be exploring will be jingle\, grass and fancy. The steps will be broken down by low impact movements and we will gradually move into higher impact steps. Together we will discover our own unique flow through the different pow wow styles! \n\n\n\nNote: All ticket options will provide you with access to the exact same experience and resources. You are invited to choose a rate that is possible for you. Learn more about your new equitable pricing model here. \n\n\n\n\nEvent FAQ\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHENThursday\, January 13th9:30am PST / 12:30pm ESTLENGTH45 MinutesDESIGNED FORGrade 2-5Everyone WelcomeCOST$5-$15 per class or familyEquitable Pricing \n\n\n\n\n\nAccess Recording & Resources\n\n\n\n \n \n POW WOW DANCE: #1 Shyama-Priya – Recording\n \n \n \n \n Add To Cart URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/pow-wow-dance/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:JLA Events & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/JLA-Events-21.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211216T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211216T114500 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20211125T191654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T182541Z UID:10000769-1639652400-1639655100@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:Coast Salish Art - Narwhal DESCRIPTION:Join us for an art lesson with Coast Salish artist\, Andrea Fritz! \n\n\n\nThis class will include a traditional story\, drawing practice of the basic Coast Salish shapes\, and a guided drawing of a narwhal! \n\n\n\nAndrea is from the Lyackson First Nation\, which is based on Valdez Island in the Salish Sea. \n\n\n\nThe Event Recording will be available until January 14\, 2022. \n\n\n\nIf you missed our first Coast Salish Art Class\, you can get access to the event recording here.  \n\n\n\n\nLearn about Andrea\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent faq\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHENThursday\, December 16 11am PST / 2pm ESTLENGTH45-55 MinutesDESIGNED FORGrade 2-4Everyone WelcomeCOST$5 per class or family \n\n\n\n\n\nAccess Recording & Resources\n\n\n\n \n \n COAST SALISH ART: #3 Narwhal – Recording\n \n \n \n \n Add To Cart URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/csa-narwhal/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:JLA Events & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/JLA-Events-17.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211215T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211215T101500 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20211104T201013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T210910Z UID:10000768-1639560600-1639563300@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:Storytime with Santa & Mrs. Claus DESCRIPTION:What is Santa’s favourite Christmas story?\n\n\n\nFind out during this extra special Christmas event! Join us as we read stories with Santa & Mrs. Claus\, sing a few carols\, and ask Santa some of our burning questions about life at the North Pole! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent FAQ\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHENWednesday\, December 15 9:30am PT / 12:30pm ETLENGTH45 MinutesDESIGNED FORK-Grade 3Everyone WelcomeCOST$5 URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/santa/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:JLA Events & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/JLA-Events-11.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211202T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211202T101500 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20211101T210232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T213234Z UID:10000767-1638437400-1638440100@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:To Be Like Me | International Day of People with Disabilities DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate diversity with us!\n\n\n\nSpread empathy and create a more collaborative and inclusive environment for your learners by joining us as the leaders from To Be Like Me share their stories\, answer questions\, and provide disability awareness education. \n\n\n\nAbout To Be Like MeTo Be Like Me is a non-profit disability awareness program\, providing in-person and online interactions led by people living with disabilities. Through meaningful interactions with their Leaders\, To Be Like Me creates a learning opportunity that fosters empathy and compassion and equips our communities to be more inclusive. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearN about TO BE LIke Me\n\n\n\nEvent FAQ\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHENThursday\, December 2nd 9:30am PDT / 12:30pm EDTLENGTH45 MinutesDESIGNED FORGrade 3-5Everyone WelcomeCOSTFREE URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/idpwd/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:JLA Events & Classes,Beyond the Stereotypes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/JLA-Events-7.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211124T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211124T114500 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20211021T000341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T210207Z UID:10000764-1637751600-1637754300@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:Coast Salish Art with Andrea Fritz DESCRIPTION:Join us for our second art lesson with Coast Salish artist\, Andrea Fritz! \n\n\n\nThis class will include a traditional story\, drawing practice of the basic Coast Salish shapes\, and a guided drawing of a sockeye salmon! Andrea is from the Lyackson First Nation\, which is based on Valdez Island in the Salish Sea. \n\n\n\nIf you missed our first Coast Salish Art Class\, you can get access to the event recording here.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLearn about Andrea\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent FAQ\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHENWednesday\, November 24 11am PST / 2pm ESTLENGTH45-55 MinutesDESIGNED FORGrade 2-4Everyone WelcomeCOST$5 per class or family \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Access & Resources:\n\n\n\n \n \n COAST SALISH ART: #2 Salmon – Recording\n \n \n \n \n Add To Cart URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/coast-salish-art-with-andrea-fritz/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:JLA Events & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/JLA-Events-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211118T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211118T101500 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210927T070008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T003203Z UID:10000761-1637227800-1637230500@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:World Children's Day Author Visit DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate World Children’s Day with us!\n\n\n\nThis virtual author visit will feature children’s author and educator\, Linda Grace Smith.  Linda will be joining us to read her book\, One Too Many. \n\n\n\nOne Too Many kindly and capably addresses social issues surrounding poverty\, education\, and safety. It is hopeful\, creative and empowering. By turning towards those in need instead of away\, simple acts of care can make a big difference. It is the perfect launch into learning about social justice in action. \n\n\n\nResource PackageThe resource package for this event includes an exclusive lesson written by literacy expert Adrienne Gear! \n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by Simbi. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHENThursday\, November 18th 9:30am PST / 12:30pm ESTLENGTH45 MinutesDESIGNED FORK- Grade 4ishEveryone WelcomeCOSTFREE URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/vav-smith2021/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:External Events & Classes,Virtual Author Visits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Smith-Nov-Visit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211029T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211029T101500 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210930T191950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T000645Z UID:10000762-1635499800-1635502500@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:Aldor Acres Pumpkin Patch - Virtual Field Trip DESCRIPTION:What does it take to grow a Halloween pumpkin?\n\n\n\nJoin us for a Virtual Field Trip to Aldor Acres Pumpkin Patch and find out!  We will chat with the farmers\, meet some of the animal friends\, and learn all about growing pumpkins! \n\n\n\nVirtual Classroom & Resource PackageThis Event includes access to our All About Pumpkins Virtual Classroom and a resource package filled with Halloween fun! \n\n\n\n\nLEARN ABOUT ALDOR ACRES\n\n\n\nEvent FAQ\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHENFriday\, October 29th 9:30am PDT / 2:30pm EDTLENGTH45 MinutesDESIGNED FORK- Grade 4ishEveryone WelcomeCOST$5 per class or family URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/vft-pumpkins2021/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Trips,JLA Events & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/JLA-Events-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211027T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211027T113000 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210930T201101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211024T234021Z UID:10000763-1635332400-1635334200@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:Halloween Yoga Class with Harmony Kids Yoga DESCRIPTION:Mindful movement\, story\, cat and pumpkin yoga poses\, and more!\n\n\n\nA 30 Minute Brain Break to calm your class and transform your day! Join us as we learn fun calming tools with Miss Jennie from Harmony Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Co. Come learn how to breathe\, move and relax in this engaging and kid-friendly mindful movement class! \n\n\n\nHalloween Virtual ClassroomThis Event includes access to our Halloween Virtual Classroom which is filled with Halloween fun! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent FAQ\n\n\n\nLearN about Harmony Kids Yoga\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHENWednesday\, October 27th 11am PDT / 2pm EDTLENGTH30 MinutesDESIGNED FORK- Grade 4ishEveryone WelcomeCOST$5 per class or family URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/vmc-harmony2021/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:JLA Events & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/JLA-Events-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211020T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211020T114500 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210927T054626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T203609Z UID:10000759-1634727600-1634730300@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:Coast Salish Art with Andrea Fritz DESCRIPTION:Join us for an art lesson with Coast Salish artist\, Andrea Fritz! \nAndrea is from the Lyackson First Nation\, which is based on Valdez Island in the Salish Sea. This class will include a traditional oral story\, drawing practice of the basic Coast Salish shapes\, and a guided drawing of an animal. \nIMPORTANT DETAILSWhen: Wednesday\, October 20th @ 11am PDTLength: 45 MinutesWhat: Virtual Art ClassWho:  Designed for Grades 2-4 – Everyone WelcomeCost: $5 per class or familyRegistration Opens: October 1st @ 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT \nABOUT ANDREAAndrea Fritz is a Coast Salish artist of the Lyackson First Nation. She creates art in the mediums of acrylic-on-canvas\, serigraph prints and digital art. Andrea learned Northwest coast Native art from her mentor Victor Newman in the Victoria school district. She now teaches in the same school district\, and throughout BC online\, using her knowledge of traditional storytelling and Coast Salish art. Andrea teaches students using Coast Salish basic shapes and indigenous oral stories to help them learn the importance of indigenous Ways of Knowing. She is inspired by every student’s creativity and curiosity\, which aid her own artistic practices. \n \n\n\nEvent Access & Resources:\n\n\n\n \n \n COAST SALISH ART: #1 Crow – Recording\n \n \n \n \n Add To Cart URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/vac-artwithandrea2021/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:JLA Events & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/JLA-Event-Featured-Images-66.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211008T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211008T101500 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210927T064209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T000948Z UID:10000760-1633685400-1633688100@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Author Visit with Elaine Vickers DESCRIPTION:What are you thankful for?\n  \nJoin us for a Thanksgiving themed author visit with Elaine Vickers. Elaine will read to us from her beautiful new book Thankful. Stunning\, diorama illustrations bring to life this lullaby of a picture book about celebrating everyday things that make life wonderful. \nClick here to watch the Thankful Book Trailer!   \nABOUT ELAINEElaine/E.B. Vickers is an award-winning author of picture books\, middle grade\, and young adult novels that aim to help readers of all ages find connection and belonging.  Learn more about Elaine Vickers here.  URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/vav-vickers2021/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:JLA Events & Classes,Virtual Author Visits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/vav-vickers-featured-image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210929T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210929T101500 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210921T203834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T172455Z UID:10000758-1632907800-1632910500@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:Orange Shirt Day with Courtney Defriend DESCRIPTION:Our special guest for this event is Coast Salish Author\, Courtney Defriend. Courtney’s book If Instead of a Person\, imaginatively explores the wisdom to be learned from living as a tree. It invites readers to become change agents that respect the interconnectedness of nature and humanity.  During this event\, Courtney will be sharing her book with us while integrating themes of Truth and Reconciliation in an age appropriate manner.  To honour Orange Shirt Day\, Courtney’s book\, If Instead of a Person\, depicts traditional teachings on our connection and similarities to Mother Earth. In the past\, Residential Schools did not allow such teachings to be shared with our children. Today\, this book contributes to many ways to reintroduce Indigenous principles to children and families. IMPORTANT DETAILSWhen: Wednesday\, September 29th @ 9:30am PST / 12:30pm ESTLength: 45  MinutesWhat: Virtual Author Visit with Courtney DeFriendWho:  Designed for K – Grade 4 – Everyone WelcomeCurricular Connections: Language Arts\, Science\, Social Studies \n \n \n Post- Event Update: We had an amazing time at the event with Courtney. If you didn’t get a chance to sign up and attend live\, you can still download the Resource Package and participate through the Livestream Recording any time! CLICK HERE to go to the Event Page.  This FREE event is hosted in partnership with Simbi & Peppermint Toast Publishing. URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/vav-orangeshirtday/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:Virtual Author Visits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/vav-osd-featured.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210921T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210921T101500 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210831T071643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T235756Z UID:10000757-1632216600-1632219300@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:World Rivers Day - Virtual Author Visit with Ginalina DESCRIPTION:“Vibrant and playful\, The Mighty River flows with life-giving energy…” \n This virtual author visit will feature Ginalina – a two time Juno nominated singer-songwriter\, international family musician\, and distinguished children’s author! Ginalina’s picture book\, The Mighty River\,  celebrates a wide river’s birds\, animals\, rivers\, and plants. The book imparts an air of serenity\, peace\, and joy in nature. The Mighty River also gently teaches an environmental lesson by including river facts\, space to draw and describe a river animal and scene\, and ideas from kids about how to protect watercourses.    \n \n IMPORTANT DETAILSWhen: Tuesday\, September 21st @ 9:30am PST / 12:30pm ESTLength: 45  MinutesWhat: Virtual Author Visit with GinalinaWho:  Everyone Welcome – Designed for K – Grade 4Curricular Connections: Language Arts\, Science\, Social Studies This FREE event is hosted in partnership with Simbi. URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/ginalina/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/JLA-Event-Featured-Images-60.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210624T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210624T101500 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210620T010402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210620T011128Z UID:10000756-1624527000-1624529700@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:Pro-Narrator Workshop with Actor David Epstein! DESCRIPTION:What does it take to become an expressive reader?\n\n\n\n\n\nEver wondered what it takes to be a Pro Narrator\, or in this case a voice actor? Join David as he shares top tips and some fun activities with your learners to practice reading with expression. From now on\, your kids’ listeners will be on the edge of their seats! \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout David\n\n\n\n\nDavid is a professional on-screen & voice actor based in Vancouver\, Canada. After completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre\, David moved to Los Angeles to pursue his MFA in Acting for Film and Television. Here\, he fell in love with voice acting and worked on a variety of commercials\, children’s audiobooks\, video games and animated films/series. \n\n\n\nTickets & Details\nThis FREE event is hosted in partnership with Simbi. \nWhen: Thursday\, June 24th @ 9:30am PST / 12:30pm EST\nLength: 45  Minutes\nWhat: Expressive Reading Workshop with Actor David Epstein\nWho:  Everyone Welcome – Designed for Grade 3-5\nCurricular Connections: Language Arts \nClick here for tickets. \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/pro-narrator-workshop-with-actor-david-epstein/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:JLA Events & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Earth-Month-Author-Visits-Featured-Images-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210622T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210622T110000 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210428T183841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T184536Z UID:10000755-1624357800-1624359600@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:I Spy in the Summer Sky - H.R. MacMillan Space Centre DESCRIPTION:An out-of-this world Virtual Adventure with our friends from the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. \nIn this finale to our school year\, we will chat with Astronomer Marley from the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre and learn all about what’s visible in the night sky over the summer! \nParticipants will receive access to our Solar System Virtual Classroom for 7 days after the Virtual Field Trip. \n  \nIMPORTANT DETAILS \nWhen: Tuesday\, June 22nd @ 10:30am PST / 1:30pm EST\nLength: 30  Minutes\nWhat: Virtual Field Trip with the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre\nWho:  Everyone Welcome – Designed for Grade 1-4\nCurricular Connections: Science \nJoyful Learning is a not-for-profit organization currently focused on creating affordable online learning experiences. Revenue from events is used to cover event costs and to support other not-for-profit organizations. \nPartial proceeds from this event will go to support the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. \n  URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/i-spy-in-the-summer-sky-h-r-macmillan-space-centre/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/JLA-Event-Featured-Images-55.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210608T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210608T113000 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210427T002358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T045103Z UID:10000753-1623148200-1623151800@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:First Nations at Fort Langley - Virtual Field Trip DESCRIPTION:History comes alive with this virtual visit to the Fort Langley National Historic Site! \nMeet and interact with a costumed interpreter to explore the relationship between the local First Nations\, the Hudson’s Bay Company employees of Fort Langley\, and the environment during the fur trade. Learn about the benefits\, challenges\, and impacts of trading between the local First Nations communities and Fort Langley. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nInteractions between First Peoples and Europeans lead to conflict and cooperation\, which continues to shape Canada’s identity;\ndifferentiate between short- and long-term causes\, and intended and unintended consequences\, of events\, decisions\, or developments; and\,\nthe pursuit of valuable natural resources has played a key role in changing the land\, people\, and communities of Canada.\n\nThis program addresses the “Big Ideas” in the BC Social Studies curriculum; exploring concepts relevant to students in grades 3-6. \n  \nIMPORTANT DETAILS \nWhen: Tuesday\, June 8th @ 10:30am PST / 1:30pm EST\nLength: 60 Minutes\nWhat: Virtual Field Trip with Fort Langley National Historic Site\nWho:  Everyone Welcome – Designed for Grade 2-5\nCurricular Connections: Social Studies\nCost: $5 per class or family \n  \nWHAT TO EXPECT \n\nLearners of all ages are welcome. Content is designed for kids in Grade 2-5 who are doing in-person learning\, remote learning\, and homeschooling.\nTake a break as your students get restless. You can complete the event later via the YouTube Livestream. Zoom Meeting Tickets also include Livestream access.\nContinue learning after the event with our Virtual Classroom and other learning resources. We’ll spend a few minutes at the end of the event with a student focused tour of what you can do. Our learning resources are designed especially for teachers and homeschool families\, who would like to dig deeper into the content and themes. Information about the learning resources will also be posted on the event webpage. URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/first-nations-at-fort-langley-virtual-field-trip/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/JLA-Event-Featured-Images-53.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210525T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210525T101500 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210422T054506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T204352Z UID:10000751-1621935000-1621937700@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:Virtual Author Visit | Linda Grace Smith DESCRIPTION:As long as there’s one who opens the way\n to read and to write\, to learn and to play. \nThis virtual author visit will feature children’s author and educator\, Linda Grace Smith.  Linda will be joining us to read her book\, One Too Many. \nOne Too Many kindly and capably addresses social issues surrounding poverty\, education\, and safety. It is hopeful\, creative and empowering. By turning towards those in need instead of away\, simple acts of care can make a big difference. It is the perfect launch into learning about social justice in action. \n  \nIMPORTANT DETAILS \nWhen: Tuesday\, May 25 @ 9:30am PST / 12:30pm EST\nLength: 45 minutes\nWhat: Virtual Author Visit with Linda Grace Smith\nWho:  Everyone Welcome – Designed for K-Grade 5\nCurricular Connections: Language Arts\, Social Studies\, SEL\nCost: FREE \n  \nEVENT AGENDA \nTimes are approximate – we will do our best to keep the event within 45 minutes. \n\n\n\nWelcome & Introductions (5mins)\nAuthor’s Presentation (20 mins)\n\nBrief introduction the author and story\nStorytime: One Too Many\nSpend a little time unpacking the key lessons of the story\n\n\nQ & A with the Author (10 mins)\nBrief Virtual Classroom Tour (5 mins)\nWrap Up (5 mins)\n\n\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT \n\nLearners of all ages are welcome. Content is designed for kids in Kindergarten through Grade 5 who are doing in-person learning\, remote learning\, and homeschooling.\nTake a break as your students get restless. You can complete the event later via the YouTube Livestream. Zoom Meeting Tickets also include Livestream access.\nContinue learning after the event with our Virtual Classroom and other learning resources. We’ll spend a few minutes at the end of the event with a student focused tour of what you can do. Our learning resources are designed especially for teachers and homeschool families\, who would like to dig deeper into the content and themes. Information about the learning resources will also be posted on the event webpage.\n\nThis event is hosted in partnership with Simbi. \nHaving difficulties getting registered for this event? Click here for alternative registration form.  URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/19631/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:Virtual Author Visits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/JLA-Event-Featured-Images-52.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210513T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210513T111500 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210426T231300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T200456Z UID:10000752-1620901800-1620904500@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:African Savanna Tour | Toronto Zoo | Virtual Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Come with us on a virtual adventure to the Toronto Zoo\, where we’ll meet the animals of the African Savanna. \nWe’ll be guided by an animal expert at the Zoo\, where we’ll see and learn about fascinating animals like the Masai Giraffe\, African Lion\, Cheetah\, White Rhino and more! \nThis Virtual Field Trip includes a tour of the African Savanna at the Toronto Zoo\, a question and answer period with the Zoo’s animal expert\, and valuable resources to continue the learning after our trip! \n  \nIMPORTANT DETAILS \nWhen: Thursday\, May 13th @ 10:30am PST / 1:30pm EST\nLength: 45 Minutes\nWhat: Virtual Field Trip with the Toronto Zoo\nWho:  Everyone Welcome – Designed for K-Grade 4\nCurricular Connections: Science\nCost: $5 per class or family \n  \nWHAT TO EXPECT \n\nWhether your students are learning at school or at home\, you are welcome to join us!  Purchase one ticket for your entire class or family. You may share the Zoom or Livestream Link with your remote students or host your own meeting and screen share the event.\nLearners of all ages are welcome. Content is designed for kids in Kindergarten through Grade 4.\nTake a break as your students get restless. You can complete the event later via the YouTube Livestream. Zoom Meeting Tickets also include Livestream access.\nContinue learning after the event with our Virtual Classroom and other learning resources. We’ll spend a few minutes at the end of the event with a student focused tour of what you can do. Our learning resources are designed especially for teachers and homeschool families\, who would like to dig deeper into the content and themes. Information about the learning resources will also be posted on the event webpage.\n\nHaving technical difficulties getting registered? Click here for an alternative registration process. URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/tozoo-savannah-vft/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/JLA-Event-Featured-Images-56.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210511T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210511T101500 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210428T001215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T042217Z UID:10000754-1620725400-1620728100@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:Discovering Dinosaurs - Royal Tyrrell Museum | Virtual Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Explore the world-famous Dinosaur Hall at the Royal Tyrrell Museum! \nThis tour introduces young participants to the study of paleontology\, and the dinosaurs that lived in ancient Alberta. Each stop explores a different curriculum concept\, like carnivores and herbivores\, predators and prey\, or plants and the ancient environment. After the tour\, there will be lots of time for questions with our dinosaur experts. \nThis event is for Home Learners. Our current agreement with the Royal Tyrrell Museum does not allow us to host full classrooms for this Virtual Field Trip. We are limited to 35 total participants.  \nIMPORTANT DETAILS\nWhen: Tuesday\, May 11th @ 9:30am PST / 12:30pm EST\nLength: 45 Minutes\nWhat: Virtual Field Trip with the Royal Tyrrell Museum\nWho: Home Learners – Designed for Kindergarten-Grade 3\nCurricular Connections: Social Studies & Science\nCost: $5 per person\nMax Class Size: 35 students \nThis event is for Home Learners. Our current agreement with the Royal Tyrrell Museum does not allow us to host full classrooms for this Virtual Field Trip. We are limited to 35 total participants.  \nZoom Meeting Link will be sent via e-mail 24 hours prior to event start time.  URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/discovering-dinosaurs-royal-tyrrell-museum-virtual-field-trip/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/JLA-Event-Featured-Images-57.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210427T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210427T110000 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210321T062852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T003329Z UID:10000748-1619519400-1619521200@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:Earth From Space | H.R. MacMillan Space Centre DESCRIPTION:An out-of-this world Virtual Adventure with our friends from the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. \nIn this finale to our We Are All Connected Earth Day Event Series\, the Space Centre will take us all the way into space to take a good look at our huge\, yet tiny\, planet.  The Earth From Space program will show how truly connected we all are\, breathing the same air\, drinking the same water and relying on the same resources. \n  \nIMPORTANT DETAILS \nWhen: Tuesday\, April 27th @ 10:30am PST / 1:30pm EST\nLength: 30-45 Minutes\nWhat: Virtual Field Trip with the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre\nWho:  Everyone Welcome – Designed for K-Grade 5\nCurricular Connections: Science \nTICKET INFORMATION \nZOOM MEETING & LIVESTREAM ACCESS\nIncludes: Zoom Meeting\, Livestream and Learning Resources \n\n\n\nThis ticket also grants access to the event Livestream. \nYou will be prompted to select the number of individual devices connecting to the Zoom meeting upon checkout.\n\n\n\nLIVESTREAM ACCESS\nIncludes: Livestream and Learning  Resources \n\n\n\nThis ticket grants access to the event Livestream.\nThis ticket does not grant access to the Zoom Meeting.\n\n\n\nJoyful Learning is a not-for-profit organization currently focused on creating affordable online learning experiences. Revenue from events is used to cover event costs and to support other not-for-profit organizations. \nPartial proceeds from this event will go to support the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. \nHaving technical difficulties getting registered for this event? Click here for alternative registration form.  URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/earth-from-space-h-r-macmillan-space-centre/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210422T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210422T103000 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210321T061137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T221518Z UID:10000746-1619083800-1619087400@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:Virtual Author Visit with Evelyn Bookless | Earth Day Special Event DESCRIPTION:In this special Earth Day Author Visit\, we will be joined by author Evelyn Bookless\, all the way from the Netherlands! \nEvelyn’s first picture book\, Captain Green and the Plastic Scene\, illustrated by Danny Deeptown\, won a Northern Lights Book Award for Children’s Environmental Fiction. \nDuring our visit\, Evelyn will read her book Captain Green and The Tree Machine\, teaching us about deforestation and sharing ways for both young and old superhumans to help. \nCaptain Green and the Tree Machine is a fun and action-packed book.  Captain Green is summoned to help baby animals find food\, shelter and safety but is quickly overwhelmed by the enormity of his task of saving the forests.  Readers will feel compassion for the animals left hungry and homeless and root for Captain Green and his team of kids who are eager to help plant trees. \nBook links above are affiliate links\, meaning at no additional cost to you we may earn a small commission. \n  \nIMPORTANT DETAILS \nWhen: Thursday\, April 22nd @ 9:30am PST / 12:30pm EST\nLength: 45-60 Minutes\nWhat: Virtual Author Visit with Evelyn Bookless\nWho:  Everyone Welcome – Designed for K-Grade 5\nCurricular Connections: Language Arts\, Science\nCost: FREE \n  \nEVENT AGENDA \nTimes are approximate – we will do our best to keep the event within 45 minutes. \n\n\n\nWelcome & Introductions (5mins)\nAuthor’s Presentation (30 mins)\n\nBrief introduction to the Captain Green Book Series\nStorytime: Captain Green and The Tree Machine\nSpend a little time unpacking the key lessons of the story\n\n\nQ & A with the Author (15 mins)\nBrief Virtual Classroom Tour (5 mins)\nWrap Up (5 mins)\n\n\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT \n\nLearners of all ages are welcome. Content is designed for kids in Kindergarten through Grade 5 who are doing in-person learning\, remote learning\, and homeschooling.\nTake a break as your students get restless. You can complete the event later via the YouTube Livestream. Zoom Meeting Tickets also include Livestream access.\nContinue learning after the event with our Virtual Classroom and other learning resources. We’ll spend a few minutes at the end of the event with a student focused tour of what you can do. Our learning resources are designed especially for teachers and homeschool families\, who would like to dig deeper into the content and themes. Information about the learning resources will also be posted on the event webpage.\n\nThis event is hosted in partnership with Simbi. \nHaving difficulties getting registered for this event? Click here for alternative registration form.  \n  URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/virtual-author-visit-with-evelyn-bookless-earth-day-special-event/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:JLA Events & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/JLA-Event-Featured-Images-28.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210420T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210420T103000 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210321T061913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T053450Z UID:10000747-1618911000-1618914600@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:Arctic Adaptations | Ocean Wise - Vancouver Aquarium DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Virtual Arctic Adventure led by our friends and expert educators with Ocean Wise\, at the Vancouver Aquarium! \nThe Arctic is one of the most extreme environments on the planet\, and home to a diversity of arctic survivalists who are adapted for these intense conditions. Explore some of these incredible animals and the unique characteristics they have that enable them to survive and possibly thrive in the unique Arctic conditions. Students will explore how these animals may be affected by the changing climate and human impact on life all around the planet – even in the seemingly untouchable Arctic. \nUsing visual props and multimedia resources\, students will utilize their creativity and critical thinking to explore the ocean.  We are developing learning resources to help your students to deepen their understanding\, toward a wide range of learning outcomes.  Core competencies in critical thinking\, communication\, creative thinking\, and responsibility may be achieved through this Virtual Aquaclass Program. \n\nIMPORTANT DETAILS\nWhen: Tuesday\, April 2oth @ 9:30am PST / 12:30pm EST\nLength: 60 Minutes\nWhat: Virtual Field Trip with Ocean Wise at the Vancouver Aquarium\nWho:  Everyone Welcome – Designed for K-Grade 5\nCurricular Connections: Science\nCost: $5 per class or family \nJoyful Learning is a not-for-profit organization currently focused on creating affordable online learning experiences. Revenue from events is used to cover event costs and to support other not-for-profit organizations. \nPartial proceeds from this event will go to support the conservation work of Ocean Wise. \n  \nHaving technical difficulties getting registered for this event? Click here for alternative registration form.  \n  URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/arctic-adaptations-ocean-wise-vancouver-aquarium/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210415T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210415T101500 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210324T230014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T154809Z UID:10000750-1618479000-1618481700@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:Virtual Author Visit | Courtney Defriend DESCRIPTION:We are all connected! \nThis very special virtual author visit will feature Courtney Defriend\, Coast Salish author\, and inspiration behind our Earth Day event series theme of We are All Connected \nCourtney will be joining us to read her book\, If Instead of a Person.  This story imaginatively explores the wisdom to be learned from living as a tree. Using child-friendly rhyming verse\, Courtney Defriend thoughtfully ponders a tree’s steadfast connection and vital contribution to life on earth. Reinforced by Terra Mar’s powerful illustrations\, If Instead of a Person invites readers to become change agents that respect the interconnectedness of nature and humanity. \nWe are developing resources to help your learners dive deeper into this one\, and explore the themes of our connections to each other and to nature. \nBook links above are affiliate links\, meaning at no additional cost to you\, we may earn a small commission. \n  \nIMPORTANT DETAILS \nWhen: Thursday\, April 15th @ 9:30am PST / 12:30pm EST\nLength: 45 Minutes\nWhat: Virtual Author Visit with Courtney Defriend\nWho:  Everyone Welcome – Designed for K-Grade 5\nHosted By: Joyful Learning & Simbi\nCurricular Connections: Language Arts\, Science\nCost: Free \n  \nEVENT AGENDA \nTimes are approximate – we will do our best to keep the event within 45 minutes. \n\n\n\nWelcome (5mins)\nAuthor’s Presentation (20 mins)\n\nBrief introduction to the author and her book.\nStorytime: If Instead of a Person\nSpend a little time unpacking the key lessons of the story\n\n\nQ & A with the Author (10 mins)\nBrief Virtual Classroom Tour (5 mins)\nWrap Up (5 mins)\n\n\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT \n\nLearners of all ages are welcome. Content is designed for kids in Kindergarten through Grade 5 who are doing in-person learning\, remote learning\, and homeschooling.\nTake a break as your students get restless. You can complete the event later via the YouTube Livestream. Zoom Meeting Tickets also include Livestream access.\nContinue learning after the event with our Virtual Classroom and other learning resources. We’ll spend a few minutes at the end of the event with a student focused tour of what you can do. Our learning resources are designed especially for teachers and homeschool families\, who would like to dig deeper into the content and themes. Information about the learning resources will also be posted on the event webpage.\n\nThis event is hosted in partnership with Simbi. \nHaving difficulties getting registered for this event? Click here for alternative registration form.  URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/virtual-author-visit-courtney-defriend/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:Virtual Author Visits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210413T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210413T113000 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210324T212335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T003055Z UID:10000749-1618309800-1618313400@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:African Rainforest Animals | Toronto Zoo DESCRIPTION:Come with us on a virtual adventure to the Toronto Zoo\, where we’ll explore the African Rainforest Pavilion. \nWe’ll be guided by an animal expert at the Zoo\, where we’ll see and learn about fascinating animals like the ring-tailed lemur\, pygmy hippopotamus\, western lowland gorilla\, and more! \nThis Virtual Field Trip includes a tour of the African Rainforest Pavilion\, a question and answer period with the Zoo’s animal expert\, and valuable resources to continue the learning after our trip! \n  \nIMPORTANT DETAILS \nWhen: Tuesday\, April 13th @ 10:30am PST / 1:30pm EST\nLength: 60 Minutes\nWhat: Virtual Field Trip with the Toronto Zoo\nWho:  Everyone Welcome – Designed for K-Grade 5\nCurricular Connections: Science\nCost: $5 per class or family \n  \nTICKET INFORMATION \nZOOM MEETING & LIVESTREAM ACCESS\nIncludes: Zoom Meeting\, Livestream and Learning Resources \n\n\n\nThis ticket also grants access to the event Livestream. \nYou will be prompted to select the number of individual devices connecting to the Zoom meeting upon checkout.\n\n\n\nLIVESTREAM ACCESS\nIncludes: Livestream and Learning  Resources \n\n\n\nThis ticket grants access to the event Livestream.\nThis ticket does not grant access to the Zoom Meeting.\n\n\n\nJoyful Learning is a not-for-profit organization currently focused on creating affordable online learning experiences. Revenue from events is used to cover event costs and to support other not-for-profit organizations. \nPartial proceeds from this event will go to support the conservation work of the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy. \nHaving technical difficulties getting registered for this event? Click here for alternative registration form.  URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/african-rainforest-animals-toronto-zoo/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/JLA-Event-Featured-Images-27.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210408T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210408T103000 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210321T054913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T002936Z UID:10000745-1617874200-1617877800@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:Virtual Author Visit with Terri Tatchell | Academy Award Nominee DESCRIPTION:This virtual author visit will feature Terri Tatchell\, Academy Award Nominee and author of the Endangered and Misunderstood series. \nTerri Tatchell is a Canadian writer known for her Oscar nominated work on ‘District 9’. Her love for animals and allegory have united in the creation of the ‘Endangered and Misunderstood’ series\, giving the underdogs of endangered animals a lyrical voice filled with laughter\, adventure and relatable themes. \nTerri will spend time speaking with students about the conservation of endangered animals.  She will read Adventures of a Pangopup  from the Endangered and Misunderstood series\, a cute story about a naughty young pangolin who thinks he knows better than his mom.  Under the surface\, it’s a story about kindness\, navigating peer pressure\, learning from our mistakes and above all the power of unconditional love. Terri’s other books include Aye-Aye Gets Lucky and Okapi Loves His Zebra Pants.   \nClick here to watch the book trailer for Adventures of a Pangopup! \nBook links above are affiliate links\, meaning at no additional cost to you\, we may earn a small commission. \nIMPORTANT DETAILS \nWhen: Thursday\, April 8th @ 9:30am PST / 12:30pm EST\nWhat: Virtual Author Visit with Terri Tatchell\nLength: 60 Minutes\nWho: Everyone Welcome – Designed for K-Grade 5\nHosted By: Simbi & Joyful Learning\nCurricular Connections: Language Arts\, Science \nEVENT AGENDA \nTimes are approximate – we will do our best to keep the event under one hour. \n\n\n\nWelcome & Introductions (5mins)\nAuthor’s Presentation (30 mins)\n\nMeet Terri’s animal friends and learn what it means to be endangered\nStorytime: Adventures of a Pangopup\nSpend a little time unpacking the key lessons of the story\n\n\nQ & A with the Author (15 mins)\nBrief Virtual Classroom Tour (5 mins)\nWrap Up (5 mins)\n\n\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT \n\nLearners of all ages are welcome. Content is designed for kids in Kindergarten through Grade 5 who are doing in-person learning\, remote learning\, and homeschooling.\nTake a break as your students get restless. You can complete the event later via the YouTube Livestream. Zoom Meeting Tickets also include Livestream access.\nContinue learning after the event with our Virtual Classroom and other learning resources. We’ll spend a few minutes at the end of the event with a student focused tour of what you can do. Our learning resources are designed especially for teachers and homeschool families\, who would like to dig deeper into the content and themes. Information about the learning resources will also be posted on the event webpage.\n\nThis event is hosted in partnership with Simbi. \nHaving technical difficulties getting registered for this event? Click here for alternative registration form.  URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/virtual-author-visit-with-terri-tatchell-academy-award-nominated-writer/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210330T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210330T110000 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210108T093440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T004931Z UID:10000742-1617100200-1617102000@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:I Spy in the Night Sky | H.R. MacMillan Space Centre DESCRIPTION:Join us as we chat with Astronomer Rachel Wang from the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.  Come prepared with your all of your Solar System Wonders for the Q&A time after the presentation! \nParticipants will receive access to our Solar System Virtual Classroom for 7 days after the Virtual Field Trip. \nImportant Details:\nWhen: Tuesday\, March 30th @ 10:30am PST\nWhat: Virtual Field Trip – H.R. MacMillan Space Centre\nWho:  Everyone Welcome – Designed for K-Grade 5\nHosted By: Joyful Learning – Mrs. Legassie\nCurricular Connections: Science URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/i-spy-in-the-night-sky-h-r-macmillan-space-centre-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Trips,JLA Events & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210304T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210304T100000 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210224T083714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T211029Z UID:10000744-1614850200-1614852000@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:Calm Kids Yoga Brain Break | Harmony Kids Yoga DESCRIPTION:30 minute Brain Break to calm your class and transform your day!\n  \nJoin us as we learn fun calming tools with Miss Jennie from Harmony Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Co. Come learn how to breathe\, move and relax in this engaging and kid-friendly mindful movement presentation! \nParticipants will receive the Harmony Kids Calm Kids guide after the Virtual Class. \n \nImportant Details:When: Thursday\, March 4th @ 9:30am PSTWhat: Virtual Class with Harmony Kids Yoga Who: Everyone Welcome – Designed for K-Grade 5 Hosted By: Jennie from Harmony Kids Yoga Curricular Connections: Health and Wellness \nTicket sales open October 1st at 5pm PDT.Zoom capacity is limited. Register early to avoid disappointment. URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/vyc-oct/ LOCATION:Virtual Event – Zoom & YouTube Livestream CATEGORIES:Classes,JLA Events & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/JLA-Event-Featured-Images-23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210224T110000 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20200221T201359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T162519Z UID:10000715-1614160800-1614164400@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:Virtual Author Visit with Grayson Smith | Pink Shirt Day Special Event DESCRIPTION:Celebrate diversity\, respect\, and inclusion with a virtual visit from children’s author\, Grayson Smith!\nGrayson’s book\, There’s a Norseman in the Classroom!\, explores how classroom cultures can be shaped towards acceptance and inclusion. It opens doors to these important conversations at home and in the classroom. \nImportant Details \nWhen: Wednesday\, February 24th @ 10am PST / 1pm EST\nWhat: Virtual Author Visit with Grayson Smith\nWho:  Everyone Welcome – Designed for K-Grade 5\nHosted By: Hayley from Joyful Learning & Arienne from Simbi\nCurricular Connections: Language Arts\, Social Emotional Learning\nCost: FREE \nEvent Access & Resource Package\nPlease reserve a ticket below to receive event access and teacher resource package updates and information. \nSince time is limited and emails are occasionally delayed\, here is the information you need:  https://staging.joyfullearning.net/its-pink-shirt-day  \n\nAlready registered and looking for the Resource Package?  Click here to download! URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/pink-shirt-day/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:JLA Events & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/JLA-Blog-Featured-Images-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210223T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210223T110000 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210108T090619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T211004Z UID:10000741-1614076200-1614078000@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:I Spy in the Night Sky | H.R. MacMillan Space Centre DESCRIPTION:Join us as we chat with Astronomer Rachel Wang from the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.  Come prepared with your all of your Solar System Wonders for the Q&A time after the presentation! \nParticipants will receive access to our Solar System Virtual Classroom for 7 days after the Virtual Field Trip. \nImportant Details:\nWhen: Tuesday\, February 23rd @ 10:30am PST\nWhat: Virtual Field Trip – H.R. MacMillan Space Centre\nWho:  Everyone Welcome – Designed for K-Grade 5\nHosted By: Joyful Learning – Mrs. Legassie\nCurricular Connections: Science URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/i-spy-in-the-night-sky-h-r-macmillan-space-centre/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Trips,JLA Events & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210203T110000 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210117T075438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T215057Z UID:10000743-1612346400-1612350000@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:Kenn Nesbitt Author Visit | World Read Aloud Day Special Event DESCRIPTION:To celebrate World Read Aloud Day\,  we invite you to join us for a FREE virtual author visit with children’s author Kenn Nesbitt! \nChildren’s Poet Laureate (2013-15)\, Kenn Nesbitt\,  will perform his hilarious poetry as he shows how you too can become an author\, and answer questions from students and teachers. This upbeat\, funny program encourages students to have fun reading books and writing their own poems. \nImportant Details\nWhen: Wednesday\, February 3rd @ 10am PST (1pm EST)\nWhat: Kenn Nesbitt Author Visit\nWho:  Everyone Welcome – Geared toward K – Grade 5\nHosted By: Joyful Learning & Simbi\nCost: FREE \nTICKET INFORMATION: \nIn order to make sure we have enough space in the Zoom Meeting\, we need to know how many separate DEVICES (iPads\, Computers\, etc.) are connecting to the meeting not the number of children sharing the experience together in your house/classroom. Please reserve one ticket for each DEVICE connecting to the Zoom Meeting.  \n\n\n\nParents: Please reserve one ticket for your entire family sharing one DEVICE.\nIn Person Teachers: Please reserve one ticket for your entire classroom sharing one DEVICE.\nRemote Teachers: Please reserve a ticket for EACH STUDENT DEVICE connecting from home.\n\n\n\n  \nLearn More About Kenn Nesbitt \nLearn More About Simbi URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/kenn-nesbitt-author-visit-world-read-aloud-day-special-event/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:JLA Events & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Event-Featured-Images-53.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210126T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210126T110000 DTSTAMP:20260613T145728 CREATED:20210108T075631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210108T223033Z UID:10000738-1611657000-1611658800@staging.joyfullearning.net SUMMARY:I Spy in the Night Sky | H.R. MacMillan Space Centre DESCRIPTION:Join us as we chat with Astronomer Rachel Wang from the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.  Come prepared with your all of your Solar System Wonders for the Q&A time after the presentation! \nParticipants will receive access to our Solar System Virtual Classroom for 7 days after the Virtual Field Trip. \nImportant Details:\nWhen: Tuesday\, January 26th @ 10:30am PST\nWhat: Virtual Field Trip – H.R. MacMillan Space Centre\nWho:  Everyone Welcome – Designed for K-Grade 5\nHosted By: Joyful Learning – Mrs. Legassie\nCurricular Connections: Science URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/i-spy-in-the-night-sky-virtual-field-trip-h-r-macmillan-space-centre/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Trips,JLA Events & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR