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News and events

This page provides early learning educators with the latest news and events including our monthly newsletter.

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
View Learning through play - environmental stewardship workshop
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
View Learning through play - block play workshop
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
View Bear awareness workshop
Events
9
Jun

Past Event - Bear awareness

Monday, June 9, 2025 | 6 pm

Past Event - Bear awareness

The ELCC team invites you to join us for a bear awareness presentation, facilitated 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
View Bear awareness workshop
Newsletters

Nurturing family connections

In early learning environments, building strong relationships with families is crucial for a child’s sense of well-being. At a young age, children’s development is deeply influenced by their relationships. When educators work closely with families, they create a strong support system that helps children grow in all areas—emotionally, socially, cognitively and physically.

View the January/February 2025 newsletter
Newsletters

Welcoming the winter wonderland

Winter is a magical time for children! It provides opportunities for children to connect with nature, explore the snowy landscapes and stay physically active. Taking time to celebrate winter is a wonderful way for educators to teach children the value of being outside, being present and playing in the snow!

View the November/December 2024 newsletter