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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210330T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210330T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T080952
CREATED:20210108T093440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T004931Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210304T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210304T100000
DTSTAMP:20260613T080952
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T080952
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210223T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210223T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T080952
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T080952
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210126T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T080952
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210119T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210119T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T080952
CREATED:20210108T073559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T005823Z
UID:10000737-1611052200-1611055800@staging.joyfullearning.net
SUMMARY:Discovering Dinosaurs | Royal Tyrrell Museum
DESCRIPTION:Calling All Dinosaur Lovers!\nTake a tour of the Royal Tyrrell Museum without leaving your house! \n\n\n\nDuring this interactive virtual visit\, we’ll guide you through our galleries and exhibits. Marvel at creatures from ancient seas\, explore Dinosaur Hall\, and discover how life carried on after the asteroid impact that marked the end of the Age of Dinosaurs. \n\n\n\nParticipants will receive access to our Dinosaur Virtual Classroom for 7 days following the Virtual Field Trip. \nImportant Details:\nWhen: Tuesday\, January 19 @ 10:30am PST What: Virtual Storytime & Connection Who:  Everyone Welcome – Designed for K-Grade 5 Curricular Connections: Science & Social Studies Class Limit: 30 \n For more information about this Virtual Field Trip and the Royal Tyrrell Museum\, click here.
URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/royal-tyrrell-museum-virtual-field-trip-ages-4-10/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Trips,JLA Events & Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210118T114500
DTSTAMP:20260613T080952
CREATED:20210108T080833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T074143Z
UID:10000739-1610967600-1610970300@staging.joyfullearning.net
SUMMARY:Monday Meeting | Joyful Learning
DESCRIPTION:Join JLA Lead Educator\, Mrs. Legassie\, for our virtual Monday Meeting!\n  \nMonday Meeting is a virtual storytime & chat to help everyone get back into the swing of things at the start of a new week! \nWe will read and discuss a couple stories. Kids will be encouraged to share their thoughts and make connections with other kids. We will also sneak in some reading comprehension strategy lesson pieces too! \nThis is a regular program\, but for student safety\, the Zoom Link changes each week. You will need to register for every meeting you plan to attend.  \nImportant Information:\nWhen: Mondays @ 11am PST\nWhat: Virtual Storytime & Connection\nWho:  Everyone Welcome – Designed for K-Grade 5\nCurricular Connections: Language Arts (Reading\, Oral Language)
URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/monday-meeting-all-ages-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:JLA Events & Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210111T114500
DTSTAMP:20260613T080952
CREATED:20210108T063950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210110T070042Z
UID:10000736-1610362800-1610365500@staging.joyfullearning.net
SUMMARY:Monday Meeting | Joyful Learning
DESCRIPTION:Join JLA Lead Educator\, Mrs. Legassie\, for our virtual Monday Meeting!\nMonday Meeting is a virtual storytime & chat to help everyone get back into the swing of things at the start of a new week! \nWe will read and discuss a couple stories. Kids will be encouraged to share their thoughts and make connections with other kids. We will also sneak in some reading comprehension strategy lesson pieces too! \nThis is a regular program\, but for student safety\, the Zoom Link changes each week. You will need to register for every meeting you plan to attend.  \nWhen: Mondays @ 11am PST\nWhat: Virtual Storytime & Connection\nWho:  Everyone Welcome – Designed for K-Grade 5\nCurricular Connections: Language Arts (Reading\, Oral Language)
URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/monday-meeting-all-ages/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:JLA Events & Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201215T184500
DTSTAMP:20260613T080952
CREATED:20201204T225814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T201409Z
UID:10000735-1608055200-1608057900@staging.joyfullearning.net
SUMMARY:Bedtime Stories with Santa & Mrs. Claus | Live Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:***Note: Meeting Passcode has been e-mailed to registered participants. Passcode is NOT the Security Code on your ticket e-mail. Check Junk Mail or Promotions folder. Or send us a message if you have not received it.***\n\nWhat is Santa’s favourite bedtime story?\n \n\nFind out on December 15th at our special live Storytime with Santa & Mrs. Claus!\n\n \nImportant Event Details\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, December 15th @ 6pm PST\nClass Length: 45 Minutes\nTarget Age:  All Ages\n\n\n\n\nTicket Details\n \n\nCurrent JLA Members\nSales Start: December 6th (8am PST)\nCost: FREE (use regular coupon code)\nBecome a Member\n\nCozy Christmas Countdown Participants\nSales Start: December 7th (8am PST)\nCost: FREE (use coupon code sent via e-mail)\nRegister for the Cozy Christmas Countdown\n\nGuests\nSales Start: December 13 (pending available space)\nCost: $5\n\n\n \n\nAbout Joyful Learning Academy\n\nJoyful Learning Academy offers families a foundation of stability\, routine\, and academic growth in what is likely to be an unpredictable school-year. Whether you are considering homeschooling or are looking for a backup plan for sick days or self-isolation\, Joyful Learning has you covered!\n\nBecome a Member and get priority registration for all our Virtual Field Trips! Start your FREE TRIAL today!
URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/bedtime-stories-with-santa-mrs-claus-live-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T080952
CREATED:20201129T234558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201212T174437Z
UID:10000733-1607767200-1607770800@staging.joyfullearning.net
SUMMARY:All About Reindeer | Virtual Field Trip | Greater Vancouver Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Visit with the Reindeer at the Greater Vancouver Zoo!\n  \nEVENT PASSWORD = REINDEER \n\nJoin us as we chat Kat\, live at the Reindeer enclosure at the Greater Vancouver Zoo!\n\nCome prepared with your all of your reindeer & arctic animal wonders for the Q&A time after the presentation!\n\n\n  \nImportant Event Details\nDate & Time: Saturday\, December 12th @ 10am PST\nClass Length: 45 Minutes\nTarget Age:  All Ages \n\n\n \nTicket Details\n  \nCurrent JLA Members\nSales Start: December 4th (8am PST)\nCost: FREE (use regular coupon code)\nBecome a Member \nCozy Christmas Countdown Participants\nSales Start: December 5th (8am PST)\nCost: FREE (use coupon code sent via e-mail)\n\nRegister for the Cozy Christmas Countdown \nGuests\nSales Start: December 10 (pending available space)\nCost: $5\n\n  \nAbout Joyful Learning Academy \nJoyful Learning Academy offers families a foundation of stability\, routine\, and academic growth in what is likely to be an unpredictable school-year. Whether you are considering homeschooling or are looking for a backup plan for sick days or self-isolation\, Joyful Learning has you covered! \nBecome a Member and get priority registration for all our Virtual Field Trips! Start your FREE TRIAL today! \n 
URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/all-about-reindeer-virtual-field-trip-greater-vancouver-zoo/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201210T103000
DTSTAMP:20260613T080952
CREATED:20201130T050416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T174710Z
UID:10000734-1607594400-1607596200@staging.joyfullearning.net
SUMMARY:Calm & Cozy Christmas Yoga | Harmony Kids Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Help your kids find their inner calm this holiday season!\n\nJoin Jennie from Harmony Kids Yoga for this special holiday themed kids yoga class. \n  \nImportant Event Details\nDate & Time: Thursday\, December 10th @ 10am PST\nClass Length: 30 Minutes\nTarget Age:  All Ages \n\n\n \nTicket Details\n  \nCurrent JLA Members\nSales Start: December 1st (8am PST)\nCost: FREE (use regular coupon code)\nBecome a Member \nCozy Christmas Countdown Participants\nSales Start: December 2nd (8am PST)\nCost: FREE (use coupon code sent via e-mail)\n\nRegister for the Cozy Christmas Countdown \nGuests\nSales Start: December 8 (pending available space)\nCost: $5\n\n  \nAbout Jennie & Harmony Kids Yoga: \nJennie Abbot is the Founder and Director of Harmony Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Company\, the creator of YogaBREAK for Classrooms\, Harmony at Home Kits\, various Parenting and Educator Workshops and The My Peaceful Play Game for Kids. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher (CYA-CYT) with the Canadian Yoga Alliance teaching over 10\,000 children to date. Jennie is the co-creator of the Harmony 95 Hour Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher Training Program through the International Yoga Alliance. Jennie’s offers Workshops for Parents and Educators in partnership with the Institute of Child Psychology. Jennie is also a Color Me Yoga Children’s Yoga Teacher Graduate\, Rainbow Kids Yoga Certified Instructor\, with Specialties in Yoga for the Special Needs\, Safe Anatomy for Children and Trauma Informed Yoga for Children and Youth through Yoga Ed. In addition\, Jennie has taken Mindfulness Training through Dr. Dan Siegel\, Author and Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute. Jennie has worked with children\, families\, government\, non-profit organizations and educators for over 20 years sharing her passion of bringing happiness and peace into the lives of children through yoga and mindfulness. For more information visit: https://harmonykidsyoga.com/ \n  \nAbout Joyful Learning Academy \nJoyful Learning Academy offers families a foundation of stability\, routine\, and academic growth in what is likely to be an unpredictable school-year. Whether you are considering homeschooling or are looking for a backup plan for sick days or self-isolation\, Joyful Learning has you covered! \nBecome a Member and get priority registration for all our Virtual Field Trips! Start your FREE TRIAL today! \n 
URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/calm-cozy-christmas-yoga-harmony-kids-yoga/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joyful%20Learning":MAILTO:admin@staging.joyfullearning.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201201T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201201T105000
DTSTAMP:20260613T080952
CREATED:20201025T084558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201201T032111Z
UID:10000728-1606818600-1606819800@staging.joyfullearning.net
SUMMARY:I Spy in the Winter Sky! | Virtual Field Trip | HR MacMillan Space Centre
DESCRIPTION:What are you actually seeing when you look up at the sky at night?\n  \n\nJoin us as we chat with Astronomer Rachel Wang from the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre about all the amazing things you can see when you look up at the night sky.\n\n\n\nCome prepared with your all of your Solar System Wonders for the Q&A time after the presentation!\n\n\nTuesday\, December 1st – 10:30am PST\n\n\n\nThis event is FREE for JLA Members & Christmas Countdown Participants. Enter your coupon code at the checkout.  \n 
URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/i-spy-in-the-night-sky-all-ages-virtual-field-trip/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T080952
CREATED:20201031T185600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T184722Z
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SUMMARY:Bee-Bot Bop - Science World | Grades 2-5ish| VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP
DESCRIPTION:Join Joyful Learning Academy for a LIVE Virtual Field Trip with Science World! \nThis is a formal Virtual Field Trip.  After the event\, you will be provided with a special Coding Theme Virtual Classroom filled with information and activities to continue building your coding skills! \nPlease note: This Virtual Field Trip requires parent supervision. Your child will be completing coding activities during the workshop that may require parental assistance. Participants will need TWO Devices to successfully participate in this workshop. One device to watch the meeting\, and another to complete activities. \n  \nIMPORTANT DETAILS \nSubject Area: ADST (STEM\, Coding) \nClass Length: 60 mins \nCost Per Student: FREE for Registered JLA Students\, $5 for Guests \nTarget Age: Grade 2-4 \nDESCRIPTION FROM SCIENCE WORLD \nSTUDENTS WILL UNDERSTAND THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CODING AND HOW ROBOTS WORK BY PROGRAMMING A VIRTUAL BEE ROBOT AND THEN GETTING IT TO COMPLETE A SERIES OF CHALLENGES. FOLLOWING THE WORKSHOP\, STUDENTS WILL ‘BEE’ CONFIDENT TO COMPLETE FURTHER CODING CHALLENGES INDEPENDENTLY. \nIntended for and geared towards overall early learners and newcomers to computer programming\, students will be introduced to coding and robotics. In small groups\, students will learn how to program a robot bee to execute a series of commands. \nStudents are introduced to computational thinking through offline coding. Students will discuss coding as a language and learn how to write and to follow a code using symbols. With these coding skills\, students will be presented with a series of challenges and program a virtual bee robot to solve them. By the end of the workshop\, students will understand how robots read code to perform a task. They will also be able to independently explore with the virtual robot platform after the workshop ends. \nHelpful Hints: \n\nIt is recommended to participate in this Virtual Field Trip with two devices – one for the Zoom Meeting and another for the Coding Program\, if possible.\nIf you only have one device\, teach your child how to switch between separate program windows on their device.\nFor younger children\, parent participation is recommended.\nEnter the Waiting Room a few minutes early\, just to make sure you’re all set.\nChange your Screen Name to your Children’s names or family name (ie. Smith Family)\n\n  \n**Meeting Link & Passcode have been sent via e-mail. Check your Junk Mail or Promotions folder. If you’re having trouble logging in\, send us an e-mail or a message through the chat box on the bottom right of your screen.**
URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/bee-bot-bop-science-world-grades-2-4-virtual-field-trip/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201119T203000
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SUMMARY:INFO SESSION | Your Educational Options & How Joyful Learning Can Help!
DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to balance protecting your child’s physical health with ensuring their continued academic growth?\n  \nWould you like to keep your kids home for a while but don’t know where to start?\n  \nWe can help!\n  \nIn this Info Session\, we will briefly discuss your legal options for educating your children in the midst of this pandemic. \nThen we will give you an inside look at how Joyful Learning Academy can help turn this season of uncertainty into a time filled with joy\, wonder\, and academic growth! \nIf you have specific questions you would like us to address in the meeting or would like to connect one-on-one\, please contact me at hayley@staging.joyfullearning.net \nTo learn more about Joyful Learning Academy\, click here.
URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/info-session-help-i-dont-feel-safe-sending-my-kids-to-school-what-are-my-options/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Parent Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201117T114500
DTSTAMP:20260613T080952
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SUMMARY:Barkerville | Virtual Field Trip | All Ages
DESCRIPTION:FORGED IN THE FIRE: BARKERVILLE EDITION\nFREE FOR MEMBERS – Get a Membership Now\n  \nProgram Description:  \nBarkerville Blacksmith Charles Hankin hosts an interactive and entertaining overview of the sights and sounds of Barkerville as thriving industrial town along the Cariboo Wagon Road\, including the great Barkerville Fire of 1868\, while demonstrating the artistry and importance of gold rush ironworkers from the Cameron & Ames Blacksmith Shop. \nIMPORTANT DETAILS \nSubject Area: Social Studies \nClass Length: 60 mins \nCost Per Student: FREE for Registered JLA Students\, $5 for Non-Members. \nTarget Age: All Ages \n  \nAbout Barkerville:  \nBarkerville Historic Town & Park has been welcoming fields trips from schools across British Columbia and beyond for decades\, but with the onset of the onset of the COVID-19 State of Emergency\, those field trips in 2020 have been cancelled. We know that this has left a hole in the hearts of many students\, parents\, and educators. As our schools work hard to adapt to the COVID-19 State of Emergency\, we’ve been working hard to adapt as well!
URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/barkerville-virtual-field-trip-all-ages/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201110T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201110T111500
DTSTAMP:20260613T080952
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T000943Z
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SUMMARY:Wild West Coast - Oceanwise at the Vancouver Aquarium | Ages 4-11 | LIVE VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP
DESCRIPTION:What’s living in the cold dark waters of Canada’s west coast?\nJoin Joyful Learning Academy for a LIVE Virtual Field Trip with Ocean Wise at the Vancouver Aquarium! \nThis is a formal Virtual Field Trip.  After the event\, you will be provided with a special Ocean Theme Virtual Classroom filled with information and activities to continue your learning about marine life! \n  \nDescription from Ocean Wise: \nExplore how animals are able to survive and thrive in the cold dark waters of Canada’s west coast. Meet some incredible invertebrates and examine how their unique adaptations make them successful in their environment. \nExplore how humans have a role to play in this important ecosystem\, and why the ocean is important for every part of our daily lives. \nImportant Details:  \nSubject Area: Science\, Social Studies \nClass Length: 60 mins \nCost Per Student: FREE for Registered JLA Students\, $5 for Non-Members. \nTarget Age: Ages 4-12 \n***Meeting Password will be sent to participants 2h before event. ***
URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/wild-west-coast-oceanwise-at-the-vancouver-aquarium-ages-4-11-live-virtual-field-trip/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201103T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201103T111500
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SUMMARY:Discovering Dinosaurs at the Royal Tyrrell Museum | Ages 4-8 | LIVE VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Dinosaur Lovers!\n  \nJoin the Joyful Learning Online Academy for a LIVE Virtual Field Trip with the Royal Tyrrell Museum! \nThis is an official Virtual Field Trip. You will be provided with a special Dinosaur Theme Virtual Classroom\, one week prior to the event. It is filled with information and activities to prepare your child for the Field Trip and guide their ongoing dinosaur discoveries afterwards! \nDescription from the Royal Tyrrell Museum: \nExplore our world-famous Dinosaur Hall! This 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. \nImportant Details:  \nSubject Area: Science\, Social Studies \nClass Length: 45 mins \nCost Per Student: FREE for JLA Members\, $5 for Non-Members \n(Sign up for a Free Trial and attend this field trip for free! https://tinyurl.com/yxgz2bm3) \nTarget Age: Ages 4-8 \nNumber of Students Per Class: max 35 students \n*Registered participants will receive Zoom Meeting details 24 hours prior to the event.  \nSign up for a Free Trial and attend this Virtual Field Trip free! https://tinyurl.com/yxgz2bm3
URL:https://staging.joyfullearning.net/events-all/discovering-dinosaurs-at-the-royal-tyrrell-museum-ages-4-8-live-virtual-field-trip/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Trips
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