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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
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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
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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
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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/
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CATEGORIES:Virtual Author Visits
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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CATEGORIES:JLA Events & Classes
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