Written by: Kurt Wicklund As we enter a full year of living through the COVID-19 pandemic, the question of when and how student travel will resume is on the minds of educators around the world. Will schools shut down travel clubs indefinitely? Is student travel really that important? Should it be allowed? Do the benefits outweigh Read More …
What happens when we ask why, how, or where? Curiosity is the desire to know more, and it gives us the ability to expand and strengthen our interests. We can become experts in whatever subject area we want. Our curiosity about everything from how a nation’s economy is impacted by multiple industries, to why citizens Read More …
There’s no greater comfort during a cold winter night than a warm mug of hot chocolate. This delicious treat does more than soothe—it can transport you. A pack of Swiss Miss, complete with those tiny little marshmallows, can take you back to your childhood in just one sip. While everyone enjoys a good trip down Read More …
The Vimy 100 Tour Experience In April 1917, the Canadian Corps achieved victory over the Germans in the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Despite the thousands of casualties, it was a courageous move that marked a turning point in Canadian history. 100 years later, thousands of students and educators from all across Canada joined Explorica to Read More …
The world is a different place today in so many ways, but our desire to explore and understand it is never dimmed. Though the start of the school year looks different now, we hope you are exploring and learning in new ways. With that in mind, we are excited to invite you to join our Read More …
By Randi Chapman and Erin Blair, Curriculum and Academics Video calls with your teachers and virtual homework assignments may have come to an end for this school year, but that doesn’t mean it’s time for the learning to stop! There are plenty of ways to spark curiosity and inspire creativity, both in your house and Read More …
By Carrie Weber and Leigh Bartenstein, Curriculum and Academics What will summer look like this year? Looking for ways to occupy yourself in the absence of camps and travel plans? Having trouble figuring out how to spend your time now that online school is over? Good news: we’ve brainstormed some exciting summer projects that can Read More …
We asked some of our Teacher to Teacher mentors for their best tips on staying connected with travellers outside the classroom. Use these suggestions to keep your students excited about their educational journey as we count down the days until we can travel again. Email and Group Messaging Don’t underestimate one of the easiest ways Read More …
By: Kurt Wicklund 17/06/2020 Father’s Day is just around the corner, and what an interesting celebration it will be this year! As the parents of two young children, my wife and I usually give each other the day “off” on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. The festivities usually start off with breakfast in bed and some Read More …
Written by Cloyd B., Group Leader May 19, 2020 The transition from winter to spring has certainly been an interesting one this year, and as such, I made the conscious decision to turn obstacles into opportunities and initiate some spring cleaning. As I meandered through collections of books, glanced at the job jar my wife left Read More …
