Events
25
Sep

Past Event - Understanding the Early Years

Thursday, September 25, 2025 All Day

The Early Learning and Child Care branch at the Yukon Department of Education have partnered with Yukon First Nations Education Directorate and the Early Years Program to offer the ‘Understanding the Early Years’ course. The course, rich in Yukon First Nations culture, supports the development of culturally competent early childhood educators.

View Understanding the Early Years course Whitehorse Fall, 2025
Newsletters

Engaged educators: active supervision

young child and two adults using chalk to draw on pavement

One of the most critical components of high-quality early childhood education is active supervision which involves a dynamic, intentional approach to ensuring every child’s safety, supporting positive behaviour, and fostering meaningful learning experiences throughout the day.

young child and two adults using chalk to draw on pavement
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Events
29
May

Past Event - Learning through play - community involvement

Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 6 to 7:30 pm

Past Event - Learning through play - community involvement

Join the ELCC team as we focus on how play can foster children’s connection to their community.    

Past Event - Learning through play - community involvement
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Events
22
May

Past Event - Understanding the Early Years

Thursday, May 22, 2025 All Day

The Early Learning and Child Care branch at the Yukon Department of Education have partnered with Yukon First Nations Education Directorate and the Early Years Program to offer the ‘Understanding the Early Years’ course. The course, rich in Yukon First Nations culture, supports the development of culturally competent early childhood educators.

View Understanding the Early Years course Whitehorse Summer, 2025
Events
18
Jun

Past Event - Learning through play - environmental stewardship

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 6 to 7:30 pm

Past Event - Learning through play - environmental stewardship

Join the ELCC team as we explore environmental stewardship! Together we will discover ways of supporting children’s connection and sense of personal responsibility to the land and living things through playful experiences. 

Past Event - Learning through play - environmental stewardship
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Events
13
May

Past Event - Learning through play - block play

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 6 to 7:30 pm

Past Event - Learning through play - block play

The ELCC team invites you to join us as we explore how block play can celebrate and promote children’s creativity through hands-on learning experiences. 

Past Event - Learning through play - block play
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Events
5
May

Past Event - Bear awareness workshop

Monday, May 5, 2025 | 6 to 7 pm

Past Event - Bear awareness workshop

The ELCC team invites you to join us for a bear awareness workshop, presented by Yukon Conservation Officer Services. This presentation is designed to guide early childhood educators on how to safely coexist with bears in their natural habitat while working with children. 

Past Event - Bear awareness workshop
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Newsletters

Making learning visible

Young child using a camera to photograph their bunny

In the world of early learning and child care, documentation plays a valuable role in understanding and supporting the growth and development of young children. It serves as a powerful tool for educators, caregivers, and families to track progress, reflect on learning experiences, and ensure that each child’s unique needs are met.

Young child using a camera to photograph their bunny
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