Early Learning
Relationships
Families are honoured and welcomed as the Knowledge Holders and primary educators of their children.
Connection to Educators, land, and community are necessary for continued growth.
Safe and secure relationships are integral to early learning.
Play
Play is purposeful.
All play is nurtured by a caring and curious Educator who learns and discovers alongside the Learner.
Play is integral to well-being and learning.
Language
Educators listen to and honour all the ways Learners express themselves and provide environments rich in local First Nations’ languages.
Learners engage with stories, music, and art that is meaningful to them, their families, and communities.
All Learners’ languages and cultures are welcomed, valued, and woven into early learning environments.
Learning Stories
2026-27 Connections
Child Development Centre (CDC) Information Session for K4
September 8, 2026 - VirtualCDC will share what their support looks like in K4 spaces.
Mandatory for new K4 Educators; all are welcomeVirtual Community of Learning
Join Student Support Services Occupational Therapists for information on developmentally appropriate toilet-learning strategies.
September 16, 2026 - VirtualAll K4 + K5 teachers and EAs are invitedEncouraging Language in Early Learning Spaces Workshop
Educators will learn how to follow the Learner’s lead to strengthen oral language and create an action plan for a Learner in their classroom. A follow up coaching session will be provided to each participant.
October 15, 2026 - In person (Whitehorse) Mandatory for new K4 and K5 EducatorsShared Reading & Writing
Join the Early Learning and Literacy teams to learn about and plan for using the Releasing Writers framework alongside shared reading experiences.
October 16, 2026 - In person (Whitehorse) All K4 + K5 teachers are invited
