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

Announcements

It starts with a book: nourishing SEL one story at a time

It starts with a book: nourishing SEL one story at a time

This 10-part workshop series that provides an opportunity for educators to dig deeper into supporting children’s social and emotional development. Inspired by children’s books and guided by the CASEL framework, this workshop will explore SEL themes through group discussion, reflection, play, and lots of hands-on activities.

It starts with a book: nourishing SEL one story at a time
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Events
1
Oct

Building blocks: foundations of SEL with the CASEL framework

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 6 to 7:30 pm

It starts with a book

Join the ELCC team for the first session in the "It starts with a book: nourishing SEL one story at a time" workshop series!

In this workshop, participants will explore the five CASEL competencies and how to children's books can be used intentionally to support social and emotional skills in early childhood. 

It starts with a book
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Events
10
Sep

Past Event - Leadership series: 13 factors of psychological health and safety in the workplace

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 9:30 to 11:30 am

Past Event - Leadership series: 13 factors of psychological health and safety in the workplace

The Mental Health Commission of Canada identified 13 factors that can impact the mental health of employees. This workshop series will explore some of the factors that contribute to a positive workplace culture.

 

Past Event - Leadership series: 13 factors of psychological health and safety in the workplace
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Events
25
Sep

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
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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