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

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The many languages of caring

Teddy bears holding tulips hugging outside

Creating a welcoming environment for children and families of all cultures is important. It is an important part of providing responsive care. Educators who share culturally responsive practices support children develop empathy and compassion. This enriches the experiences of each child, family, and educator in a program. 

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View the April/May 2024 newsletter
Events
9
Sep

Past Event - Early learning and child care gathering 2024

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

Hands holding

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
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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
Events
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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
Events
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May

Past Event - Understanding the Early Years

Thursday, May 2, 2024 All Day
Thursday, May 9, 2024 All Day
Thursday, May 16, 2024 All Day
Thursday, May 23, 2024 All Day
Wednesday, May 29, 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 May, 2024
Newsletters

The present of presence

Adult holding child outside in winter

Responsive care tells children that they are important and assures them that their needs are met. It is our commitment to walk beside children, and work with them to create opportunities for learning that celebrate their identities and the gifts they offer the world. 

Adult holding child outside in winter
View the January/February 2024 newsletter
Events
27
Mar

Past Event - Encouraging words March 27, 2024

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 | 5:45 to 7:15 pm

This 1.5 hour workshop, delivered by LDAY and Aurora Workshops, introduces the concept of growth mindset and how we can use it to increase children's willingness to take on challenges in school and life.  

View the Encouraging words workshop