School Visits & Educator Resources

KINDERGARTEN–GRADE 3 SCHOOL VISITS

Bring When I Become an Ice Skater to Your School


Interactive author visits combining storytelling, literacy, exploration and physical literacy — helping children discover all the ways they can belong on the ice.


Based in Chestermere • Available throughout Calgary & surrounding communities

PREVIEW THE BOOK

More Than a Book Reading

Students don't just hear the story — they get to explore it.

Through conversation, interactive activities and optional off-ice movement, students discover different ice sports, ask questions about books and writing, and explore all the ways they can belong on the ice.

READ • DISCUSS • EXPLORE • MOVE

MEET THE AUTHOR

Choose Your Classroom Experience

  • Story

    30 MINUTES • $50 / CLASS

    • Live author reading
    • Discussion + author Q&A

  • Story + Activity

    45 MINUTES • $75 / CLASS

    • Live author reading
    • Discussion + author Q&A
    • Interactive book activity

  • Full Experience

    60 MINUTES • $100 / CLASS

    • Live author reading
    • Discussion + author Q&A
    • Interactive book activity
    • Physical literacy + off-ice skating
BOOK A SCHOOL VISIT

Free Educator Resources

Continue the story in your classroom.

Download free printable activities inspired by When I Become an Ice Skater for students to enjoy before or after an author visit.

DOWNLOAD FREE RESOURCES

Planning Your Visit

Visit fees are per classroom, and multiple classroom visits can be scheduled consecutively.

$100 minimum school booking.  

DOWNLOAD SCHOOL VISIT GUIDE

What Educators Are Saying

  • Mme Marcil - Grade 2 Teacher, East Lake School

    ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

    This book was highly engaging for my students. They enjoyed discovering the different ice sports and appreciated that the story highlighted activities for both boys and girls. The connection to a friend in our class made the story feel especially meaningful and exciting for them. 


    The creative layout of the text, appearing in shapes such as waves and circles, made the reading experience lively and interesting. The story itself was engaging and well-paced, with a length that kept the students’ attention from beginning to end. 


    The colourful pages and beautiful illustrations were very appealing, and the children absolutely loved it. The colouring page was also a wonderful addition that the students really enjoyed.

  • Ms. Emily & Ms. Jenn - Playschool Teachers, Chestermere Community Playschool

    ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

    Our students were engaged while listening to the story. The kids really liked hearing about the different kinds of skating and the characters representing the skaters. The favourite was definitely the Dragon!


    This is a great story to introduce kids to a variety of ice activities in a fun way!

  • Batool Nihal - General Manager/Program Director, Chestermere Before & After School Care

    ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

    Thank you so much for taking the time to visit our daycare and share your wonderful book with our children. They were excited to meet a real author and thoroughly enjoyed listening to your story. Your visit was inspiring, engaging, and created a special memory for both the children and our staff. 


    Thank you for sharing your passion, creativity, and kindness with us. We truly appreciate your visit and hope to welcome you back again in the future.

Contact form

School Visit FAQS

What grades are school visits designed for?

Kindergarten–Grade 3.

Can we book more than one classroom?

Yes. Multiple classroom visits can be scheduled consecutively.

Is there a minimum booking?

Yes. $100 minimum school booking; visit fees are per classroom.

Can families order books?

Yes. Schools are asked to make optional pre-orders available through SchoolCash Online or another school-approved ordering method. Books can be signed/personalized and delivered to the school.

Do you offer on-ice instruction?

Yes. Professional school-group skating instruction is available separately or alongside an author visit.