Posts by Alana Mallins
How to Capture “Learning Through Adventure” Moments on Camera
Date: March 5, 2025 Ever have that moment — a moment that makes you rethink what you know about the world — when you experience something for the first time? These perspective shifts can happen when you least expect it, but they’re practically guaranteed when you take an educational trip! These unique learning opportunities take you out…
Read MoreIt’s time! Our 2025 Photo & Video Contest is Open!
Date: February 10, 2025 POV: You went on a WorldStrides Canada tour between September 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, and you’re about to be our next contest winner. It’s as simple as finding the best shots from your trip – those perfectly framed photos and impeccably captured videos – and uploading them to the…
Read MoreAround the World in 10 Holiday Cookies
The holiday season is here, and we’ve got one thing on our mind: cookies! Frosted, sugar-dusted, or jelly-filled, the season wouldn’t be the same without these little morsels of delight. With our global focus, here are 10 of our favourites from around the world. Which one would you like to try? Canada – RugelachThese little twists…
Read MoreMeet the Designer Behind Our New Victory in Europe Commemorative Sweater Patch
Date: November 22, 2024 With a strong commitment to honouring Canadian history, Worldstrides Canada is excited to host a special event in May 2025, celebrating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe and the Liberation of the Netherlands. For the event in the Netherlands, over a thousand Canadian students will receive an official commemorative tour…
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2024 WorldStrides Canada Photo & Video Contest Winners!
With the help of our staff judging panel, we are proud to announce the winning submissions of the 2024 WorldStrides Canada Photo & Video Contest!
Read MoreFundraising Fundamentals: Essential Tips and Ideas
Embarking on a WorldStrides Canada educational tour promises to be an unforgettable adventure filled with cultural immersion and lifelong learning. But sometimes, the initial financial hurdle can seem daunting. Fear not, educators—you’re not alone! Here at WorldStrides Canada, we want every student to experience the wonder of educational travel. That’s why we’ve created a comprehensive…
Read MoreYour Guide to Social Media Success
Inspire student travel in your school for years to come. Wondering how to leverage social media for your upcoming WorldStrides Canada trip? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! This handy guide will help you navigate social media platforms by equipping you with the key strategies needed to help promote your trip, boost program participation, and…
Read MoreLove is in the Air: Sending Love to Our Favourite Landmarks
Date: February 12, 2024 Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day! We’re here to share our love with our favourite landmarks around the world. Say “Happy Valentine’s Day” through the Eiffel Tower, Tower of Pisa, Liberty Bell, and more travel themed puns… what’s not to Louvre? So download these punny little messages to send…
Read More6 Essential Steps to Taking the Best Travel Photos and Videos
Date: January 16, 2024 The 2024 WorldStrides Canada Photo & Video Contest has begun! If you’re preparing to head out on tour and interested in nabbing one of our sixteen Grand Prizes (a $250 Amazon e-gift card) or a Monthly Prize (a $25 e-gift card to Tim Hortons or Amazon), we’ve put together our top…
Read MoreAnnouncing our 2024 Photo & Video Contest
Date: January 16, 2024 We want to see your best shots! As you enjoy your WorldStrides Canada tour, make sure to keep an eye out for those truly memorable moments. Then, just upload your very best photos and videos for a chance to win! We’re awarding sixteen Grand Prize Winners with a $250 Amazon e-gift…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Hiking: International Mountain Day
Date: December 11, 2023 International Mountain Day, celebrated annually on December 11, encourages us to get outside and hit the trails! Aside from the benefits of encountering beautiful views, and enjoying all the mountains have to offer, hiking has a lot of health and wellness benefits too! WorldStrides Executive Creative Director, Paul Kidd, shares how…
Read MoreUnlocking the Mysteries of King Tut and Ancient Egypt
Date: October 31, 2023. Shrouded in mystery and rich history, Ancient Egypt, the story of King Tutankhamun, or King Tut for short, and the incredible discoveries in the realm of Egyptology are a fascinating journey back in time to this ancient civilization. King Tut’s story has captured the world’s imagination and significantly advanced our understanding…
Read MoreAnnouncing our 2023 WorldStrides Canada Student Photo and Video Contest Winners!
Date: September 6, 2023 We’re thrilled to unveil the winners of the much anticipated 2023 WorldStrides Canada Student Photo and Video contest! After weeks of sifting through a myriad of awe-inspiring snapshots from talented shutterbugs across the nation, we finally selected the two best photo and video champions who managed to capture the essence of…
Read MoreHow to Create a DEI-Informed Classroom
Date: August 24, 2023 Take a moment to recall your favourite teacher. What was it that made them so special? Our best teachers were always the ones who made every one of their students feel special. That’s the life-changing power of creating a classroom that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. In 2020, the Global Education…
Read MoreFemale Athletes Forge the Future
Date: October 20, 2021 You’ve probably heard that “the future is female,” and this certainly includes sports. At the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, women accounted for 49% of all athletes—making it the first gender-balanced Olympic games in history. Did we mention female athletes continue to outperform males, as well? In fact, in the first…
Read MoreTeachers tips to help music students combat stage fright
Date: May 28, 2021 You’re preparing for your performance, but your students – maybe even you! – are starting to feel the effects of stage fright! Simply put, stage fright is performance anxiety. Those with performance anxiety will often focus on the worst case scenarios, worry about failure, and engage in social comparison – even…
Read MoreTeacher Appreciation: It can be more than just a week
Date: May 4, 2021 How education has changed in the past year! The stresses that our schools continue to experience are felt by everyone – students, teachers, school staff, and parents are doing what they can to make the best of things. Teachers, like everyone else, were forced to move into the online space with…
Read MoreEssential Skills to Support Student Growth
Date: April 28, 2021 Wow, this year has been a challenge, hasn’t it? We are all facing unique personal struggles and are also concerned about our students’ well-being and individual learning plans. We want what’s best for our students and may be wracked with guilt when we can’t replicate the long-lost comforts of a traditional…
Read More5 Teachers Tips to Practice Wellness during COVID
Date: April 15, 2021 The flow of the school year brings a range of emotions. You’re excited, but maybe a little anxious, you’re energized, but careful to pace yourself, and you’re eager to work with your students, even if you wouldn’t turn down another day of rest. In the midst of a pandemic and great…
Read MoreReal World Studies: Teaching Sustainable Development
Date: April 5, 2021 The last year of my working life has been dominated by a single project – our new academic program called Real World Studies. It was during one of those months early in 2020 that now all blend together when Kim Warner, Camps Global Marketing Manager, suggested we could send lesson plans…
Read MoreThe Importance of Educational Travel for Young Students
Date: March 3, 2021 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…
Read MoreGetting Creative with Virtual Icebreakers
Date: February 11, 2021 Creating a positive classroom culture is more important now than ever before as many schools remain in virtual learning. Icebreakers are beneficial for both teachers and students in fostering community, helping everyone get to know each other better, and exposing students to new perspectives. While some of your usual icebreakers might…
Read MoreHow Curiosity, Online Learning, and Travel Go Together
Date: February 2, 2021 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…
Read MoreWhat is a friendly?
Date: January 26, 2021 Chances are good that you know what a friendly is, but what words would you use to define it? A quick roundup of terms and interpretations yields a variety of words and language that paints broad strokes, and that’s ok. It’s an “exhibition.” A “demonstration.” A “preseason game” or “warm-up match.”…
Read MoreStaying SMART: How to set goals for 2021
Date: January 14, 2021 The start of a new year tends to be a time for reflection and pondering resolutions. Some may see the new year as a chance to put 2020 in the past, while others see it as a chance for a fresh start. Setting goals for 2021 may be particularly important as…
Read MoreDistance learning opportunity for high schoolers with wanderlust
Date: January 8, 2021 A new year brings new hope and new opportunities. It’s also time to start thinking about new places to explore when the moment is right. The world is a different place today in so many ways, but our desire to explore and understand it is never dimmed. Now is a perfect…
Read More9 Heavenly Hot Chocolate Recipes From Around the World
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…
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