Are you searching for exciting and enriching activities to fill your calendar in the Lower Mainland? Look no further! In this monthly blog post, we highlight a curated selection of engaging events and activities in our community.
Learn about neuroaffirming activities designed to promote well-being and inclusivity, as well as visits to Science World, festivals, live events, workshops, webinars, and more!
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Join Dyslexia BC to delve into the fascinating world of reading with renowned expert Dr. Stephen Truch. Discover the secrets behind how we learn to read and gain valuable insights into literacy development. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and enhance your understanding of reading.
Dr. Truch, an educator, psychologist, and reading specialist with over 50 years of experience, will share his insights on how the brain learns to read. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or simply curious, this session is for anyone who wants to understand the fascinating process behind reading. Dr. Truch’s passion and knowledge are sure to inspire and enlighten all who attend.
Date: Wednesday, October 9 2024
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Online event – Registration is required.
Do you know how to advocate for your child’s needs at school? Hear about Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Psychoeducational Assessments and other supports for children with learning differences.
Date: Thursday, October 10
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Online event
Registration is required. To register, please click here.
Join us for a deep dive into the ADHD brain to explore how it processes information. Participants will gain insights into the unique strengths and challenges associated with ADHD. Whether you think you may have ADHD, are a newly diagnosed adult, or are a parent to an ADHD child, come and learn. Enhance your understanding and learn practical tools to help yourself or someone you care about thrive.
Date: Wednesday, October 16
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Online event
Registration is required. To register, please click here.
The Vancouver Writers Fest returns from October 21–27, featuring 25 youth events for students from grades K–12. Tickets to attend in person are $12 each. Almost all youth events will be livestreamed, so that students across the province and beyond can tune in for free.
Get your tickets on: https://writersfest.bc.ca/2024-festival-events#festgenre=youth
Storytime is always fun, but sometimes it can be inspiring, too. In Butterfly on the Wind, Deaf picture book creators author Adam Pottle and artist Ziyue Chen combine powerful text and sweeping art into a moving story of resilience and self-belief. Kids will continue to be inspired with Monique Gray Smith who shows how there is always room for others in our lives in Circle of Love. Nancy Vo shows just how far faith in the people we love can take us, in The Runaway, the finale of the Crow Stories trilogy. Grades 1–3.
Date: Wednesday, October 23
Time: 10:15 am – 11:30 am
Location: Performance Works – 1218 Cartwright St, Vancouver
Cost: $12
Get your tickets!
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