{"title":"events","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"author-in-school-field-trip","title":"Author In-School Field Trip","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHi, I'm Leanne! ....\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI’m a local Author (\u0026amp; Illustrator) of the inspiring Children's Book\u003cem\u003e \"All The Things You Could be\".  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was born and raised in Edmonton and now reside, with my family, in Sherwood Park, AB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides all the other things I love (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.leannepastor.com\/pages\/about-me\"\u003efind out more about me here\u003c\/a\u003e),\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI LOVE doing Author Field Trips and I'd LOVE to visit your classroom!!!\u003c\/strong\u003e 😊 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Note:  This is open to Sherwood Park and Edmonton areas.  If you are located beyond these locations and would like an Author book read, please submit a contact form (see contact page top menu).  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eField Trip Includes: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA signed copy of \u003cem\u003e\"All the Things You Could Be\"\u003c\/em\u003e gifted to your classroom!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quick intro and questions to engage the kids \u003cem\u003e\"What do you want to be when you grow up?\" \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA reading of \u003cem\u003e\"All The Things You Could Be\"\u003c\/em\u003e, which shares many different vocations a person could be and shares the message of the most important thing ....\u003cem\u003e \"Keep Being YOU\" and to \"Follow your JOY\" \u003c\/em\u003e(the book is a quick and inspiring read)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn easy to learn sing-along song with physical activity for kids (kids stand and participate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Author Q \u0026amp; A- if kids have any questions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColoring sheets for kids to take home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField Trip could also include: a fun craft, make your own storybook\/ questions about what makes a story, and more!  (\u003cspan\u003eDepending on the age\/ grade\/ and time I have with your class)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI'm excited to collaborate with you about what learning objectives you're covering and how my visit can tie in with that! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning Objectives Covered:  \u003c\/strong\u003eA visit covers a wide range of objectives, as it nurtures self-esteem\/ confidence, mental and physical well being, possibility. creativity, literacy, and FUN!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-School Field Trips are for pre-school through to grade 4. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost per student and\/ or flat rate: \u003c\/strong\u003eAs per vendor pricing (ie. $15\/ student).  I’m also flexible to find a flat rate that works for your class\/ school, depending whether you’d prefer a classroom reading or full school reading (in gym setting). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d94df;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.leannepastor.com\/pages\/contact-me\" style=\"color: #0d94df;\"\u003eContact me here to book an In-School field trip\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhat teachers are saying about past visits: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Leanne was our guest author and illustrator for Read in Week at our elementary school.  She captivated and inspired our students with a read aloud of her book \"All The Things You Can Be\".  She led them in movement break activities and held a Q\u0026amp;A period where the students could ask questions about the process of writing and illustrating a book.  Leanne's story  encouraged each student to reflect on their own gifts and talents, to follow their dreams and to reach for the stars!  It was an absolute privilege to have Leanne share her time and talents with our students and staff.” ~ Megan, Holy Spirit Elementary, Sherwood Park, AB\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003e\"Leanne Pastor brought her book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eAll The Things You Could Be\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003e, to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eshare with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003emy kindergarten \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003estudents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003e. Leanne had a warm and inviting presence about her and the students were engaged throughout her visit. Leanne spent time taking the student\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003es questions, answering them with patience and care. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eStudents were introduced to a variety of careers, planting seeds of inspiration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eAll The Things You Could Be\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eencourage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003es\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003estudents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003e to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003efind joy and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003edream big!\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003e~ Alex Clark, Kindergarten teacher (DCE Elementary), Sherwood Park, AB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\" data-removefontsize=\"true\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Thank you so much for sharing your time with the students of D.C.E. on Monday for Education Week. They loved listening to you read your book, \u003cu data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\" data-removefontsize=\"true\"\u003eAll The Things You Could Be\u003c\/u\u003e. Its message was perfect for the theme ‘Learning is a Journey”.  Thank you so much for helping us make Education Week 2022 special for our students.\"  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e~ Heidi Nicks-Tambasco, Grade 3 teacher (DCE Elementary)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\" data-removefontsize=\"true\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Leanne was our guest author and illustrator for Read in Week at our elementary school.  She captivated and inspired our students with a read aloud of her book \"All The Things You Can Be\".  She led them in movement break activities and held a Q\u0026amp;A period where the students could ask questions about the process of writing and illustrating a book.  Leanne's story  encouraged each student to reflect on their own gifts and talents, to follow their dreams and to reach for the stars!  It was an absolute privilege to have Leanne share her time and talents with our students and staff.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\" data-removefontsize=\"true\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~ Megan Greschner, Grade 4 teacher (Holy Spirit Elementary, Sherwood Park, AB)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\" data-removefontsize=\"true\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou may also consider having me at your next event! ...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\" data-removefontsize=\"true\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePast Author events include:  \u003c\/strong\u003eFamily Literacy Day- at the Strathcona County Library, Indigo Book Signing (Sherwood park), Gathering Threads Festival (yeg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\" data-removefontsize=\"true\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eA bit about me: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\" data-removefontsize=\"true\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI almost went to ART school out of high school, as I've always LOVED ART, and took art classes throughout my school years!  Instead, I went into Nursing, as I also LOVE helping others, and worked as a RN for 12 years.  During my Nursing career I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, which lead me on a LONG HEALING journey, with that.  I discovered that much of my physical dis-ease was brought on by past trauma and emotions, which I was able to heal through 'energy healing'.  It was so liberating for me to finally have body ease that I knew I wanted to become certified in energy healing, so I could also help others going through chronic pain, or overcoming any kind of limitation.  This birthed a new business for me- helping others create more ease, joy and possibilities in their lives!  I also facilited consciousness classes for several years (through Access Consciousness®).  During that time, I also received the message for my Children's Book \"All The Things You Could Be\", inspired by my own life story- reminding kids that it's never too late to \"Follow your JOY\"!  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.leannepastor.com\/pages\/about-me\"\u003eFor my FULL BIO- click here\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leanne Pastor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41199475818632,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/8393\/6904\/files\/IMG-0163_e7d7de88-f223-4592-aef9-c6cb6736e287.jpg?v=1687967601"},{"product_id":"wild-watercolour-class","title":"Wild Watercolour Class! 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These tips can be applied to any area of your life too!... 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