News & Updates


Aldor Acres Pumpkin Patch – Virtual Field Trip
What does it take to grow a Halloween pumpkin? Join us for a Virtual Field Trip to Aldor Acres Pumpkin

Truth & Reconciliation Resources
A collection of free resources for kids and grown-ups on the journey toward Truth & Reconciliation.

World Children’s Day Author Visit
Come celebrate World Children’s Day with us! This virtual author visit will feature children’s author and educator, Linda Grace Smith.

Thanksgiving Author Visit with Elaine Vickers
What are you thankful for? Join us for a Thanksgiving themed author visit with Elaine Vickers. Elaine will read

Coast Salish Art with Andrea Fritz
Join us for an art lesson with Coast Salish artist, Andrea Fritz! Andrea is from the Lyackson First Nation, which

Orange Shirt Day Special Event
Join us on Orange Shirt Day! Our special guest for this event is Coast Salish Author, Courtney Defriend. Courtney’s book If

Orange Shirt Day with Courtney Defriend
Our special guest for this event is Coast Salish Author, Courtney Defriend. Courtney’s book If Instead of a Person, imaginatively

Welcome Back!
We are excited to continue creating affordable learning experiences that spark joy, wonder, and a love of learning this school

World Rivers Day – Virtual Author Visit with Ginalina
Join us for a Virtual Author Visit with Ginalina – two time Juno nominated singer-songwriter, international family musician, and distinguished children’s author!

Pro-Narrator Workshop with Actor David Epstein!
What does it take to become an expressive reader? Ever wondered what it takes to be a Pro Narrator, or

Every Child Matters
Every Child Matters Our hearts are heavy from the recent news of the 215 stolen children at the former Kamloops

I Spy in the Summer Sky – H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
An out-of-this world Virtual Adventure with our friends from the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. In this finale to our school

Discovering Dinosaurs – Royal Tyrrell Museum | Virtual Field Trip
Explore the world-famous Dinosaur Hall at the Royal Tyrrell Museum! This tour introduces young participants to the study of paleontology,

First Nations at Fort Langley – Virtual Field Trip
History comes alive with this virtual visit to the Fort Langley National Historic Site! Meet and interact with a costumed

African Savanna Tour | Toronto Zoo | Virtual Field Trip
Come with us on a virtual adventure to the Toronto Zoo, where we’ll meet the animals of the African Savanna.

Virtual Author Visit | Linda Grace Smith
As long as there’s one who opens the way to read and to write, to learn and to play. This

Earth Day Event Series
Celebrate Earth Day all month with our virtual event series! Our Earth Day event series will help students see that

Virtual Author Visit | Courtney Defriend
We are all connected! This very special virtual author visit will feature Courtney Defriend, Coast Salish author, and inspiration behind

African Rainforest Animals | Toronto Zoo
Come with us on a virtual adventure to the Toronto Zoo, where we’ll explore the African Rainforest Pavilion. We’ll be

Earth From Space | H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
An out-of-this world Virtual Adventure with our friends from the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. In this finale to our We

Arctic Adaptations | Ocean Wise – Vancouver Aquarium
Join us for a Virtual Arctic Adventure led by our friends and expert educators with Ocean Wise, at the Vancouver

Virtual Author Visit with Evelyn Bookless | Earth Day Special Event
In this special Earth Day Author Visit, we will be joined by author Evelyn Bookless, all the way from the

Virtual Author Visit with Terri Tatchell | Academy Award Nominee
This virtual author visit will feature Terri Tatchell, Academy Award Nominee and author of the Endangered and Misunderstood series. Terri

Watch the Pink Shirt Day 2021 Recording!
Thank you to everyone who joined us today! What an amazing morning! We had thousands of kids join us from

Pink Shirt Day 2021
Celebrate diversity and inclusion with us! We are so excited that children’s author, Grayson Smith, will be joining us on

Calm Kids Yoga Brain Break | Harmony Kids Yoga
30 minute Brain Break to calm your class and transform your day! Join us as we learn fun calming

Virtual Author Visit with Grayson Smith | Pink Shirt Day Special Event
Celebrate diversity and inclusion with us! We are excited to announce that children’s author, Grayson Smith, will be joining us

Read More from Kenn Nesbitt!
A Morning of Laughter and Fun! More than 3000 kids from over 150 classrooms across North America joined us this

Kenn Nesbitt Author Visit
Come join us! To celebrate World Read Aloud Day, we invite you to join us for a FREE virtual author visit with

Kenn Nesbitt Author Visit | World Read Aloud Day Special Event
To celebrate World Read Aloud Day, we invite you to join us for a FREE virtual author visit with children’s author Kenn

I Spy in the Night Sky | H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
Join us as we chat with Astronomer Rachel Wang from the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. Come prepared with your all of

I Spy in the Night Sky | H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
Join us as we chat with Astronomer Rachel Wang from the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. Come prepared with your all of

Rockin’ World Resources | Royal Tyrrell Museum
Calling all Future Palaeontologists! Explore the world’s eight biomes; learn about sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rock types; and see

Monday Meeting | Joyful Learning
Join JLA Lead Educator, Mrs. Legassie, for our virtual Monday Meeting! Monday Meeting is a virtual storytime & chat

I Spy in the Night Sky | H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
Join us as we chat with Astronomer Rachel Wang from the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. Come prepared with your all of

Discovering Dinosaurs | Royal Tyrrell Museum
Calling All Dinosaur Lovers! Take a tour of the Royal Tyrrell Museum without leaving your house! During this interactive virtual

Monday Meeting | Joyful Learning
Join JLA Lead Educator, Mrs. Legassie, for our virtual Monday Meeting! Monday Meeting is a virtual storytime & chat to

Bedtime Stories with Santa & Mrs. Claus | Live Virtual Event
***Note: Meeting Passcode has been e-mailed to registered participants. Passcode is NOT the Security Code on your ticket e-mail. Check

Calm & Cozy Christmas Yoga | Harmony Kids Yoga
Help your kids find their inner calm this holiday season! Join Jennie from Harmony Kids Yoga for this special holiday

All About Reindeer | Virtual Field Trip | Greater Vancouver Zoo
Visit with the Reindeer at the Greater Vancouver Zoo! EVENT PASSWORD = REINDEER Join us as we chat Kat,

INFO SESSION | Your Educational Options & How Joyful Learning Can Help!
Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to balance protecting your child’s physical health with ensuring their continued academic growth? Would

Barkerville | Virtual Field Trip | All Ages
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Bee-Bot Bop – Science World | Grades 2-5ish| VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP
Join Joyful Learning Academy for a LIVE Virtual Field Trip with Science World! This is a formal Virtual Field Trip.

Wild West Coast – Oceanwise at the Vancouver Aquarium | Ages 4-11 | LIVE VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP
What’s living in the cold dark waters of Canada’s west coast? Join Joyful Learning Academy for a LIVE Virtual Field

I Spy in the Winter Sky! | Virtual Field Trip | HR MacMillan Space Centre
What are you actually seeing when you look up at the sky at night? Join us as we chat

Discovering Dinosaurs at the Royal Tyrrell Museum | Ages 4-8 | LIVE VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP
Calling all Dinosaur Lovers! Join the Joyful Learning Online Academy for a LIVE Virtual Field Trip with the Royal

I Spy in the Night Sky! | All Ages | FREE EVENT
What are you actually seeing when you look up at the sky at night? Join us as we chat