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

Announcements

Learning through play: responsive programming in action

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This series of workshops will examine responsive programming through specific areas of focus in the Guidelines and Policies for Child Care and Family Day Home Programs. Educators will engage in group discussions and hands-on activities that explore ways of supporting children’s intellectual and social development through a variety of materials and play opportunities.

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Events
23
Sep

Past Event - Learning through play workshop

Monday, September 23, 2024 | 6 to 7:30 pm

Yellow rainboots and origami boat in puddle

Join the ELCC team as we explore practical strategies and activities that support children’s ongoing development by incorporating play into everyday learning experiences for young children.

Yellow rainboots and origami boat in puddle
View Learning through play workshop
Events
26
Sep

Past Event - Understanding the Early Years

Thursday, September 26, 2024 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, 2024
Events
9
Sep

Past Event - Early learning and child care gathering 2024

Monday, September 9, 2024 All Day
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 All Day

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Early learning and child care conference: A gathering for Yukon early childhood educators. Thank you to everyone who came to learn, explore and grow together!

 

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Events
18
Jun

Past Event - Culturally responsive practice in action - Outdoor learning

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | 6 to 7:30 pm

Join the ELCC team for a free evening of fun in the sun as we explore outdoor learning.

View the Outdoor learning workshop
Events
21
May

Past Event - Culturally responsive practice in action - Loose parts

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 6 to 7:30 pm

Join the ELCC team for a free evening of creative play as we explore loose parts.

View the Loose parts workshop
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Apr

Past Event - Culturally responsive practice in action - Animal tracking

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | 6 to 7:30 pm

Join the ELCC team for a free evening of adventure as we explore the animal tracking early learning culture kit. 

View the Animal tracking workshop