Meet Yukari
Hi, I’m Yukari 👋
I help Kindergarten teachers plan developmentally appropriate, Ontario-aligned math and literacy — without spending hours creating everything from scratch.
I taught Ontario Full-Day Kindergarten for 7 years. I’m an Ontario Certified Teacher with a B.Ed. from UBC and Additional Qualifications in Mathematics (Part 1) and Special Education (Part 1).
My Story
I started my blog about 12 years ago, just before my first full year as a Kindergarten LTO. In Ontario, you’re given the curriculum and then it’s up to you to plan from there. When I was in the classroom, I spent a lot of weekends searching Pinterest for activities and wondering what to plan next.
So I began creating the kinds of resources I wished I had:
✔ Simple to prep
✔ Easy to implement
✔ Structured, but still play-based
✔ Designed for real classrooms
Each one made my next year a little easier, and other teachers started asking if they could use them too. Those resources grew into A Pinch of Kinder. After my second son was born, I left my school board to focus on it full time.
What I Create
Everything I create is designed to help you plan less and teach more.
You’ll find:
- Hands-on math and literacy centres
- Year-long programs with a clear scope & sequence
- Digital + printable resources for flexible use
- Seasonal and themed activities that still support real learning
What Makes A Pinch of Kinder Different
✔ Developmentally appropriate, with no jumping straight into abstraction
✔ Play-based, but structured, so the learning is intentional
✔ Made for real classrooms with a wide range of learners
✔ Math resources updated for the 2026 Ontario curriculum, with other areas in progress. See what changed in the 2026 math updates →
My Mission
Kindergarten should be play-based, hands-on, and developmentally appropriate, and it should also feel clear and manageable to teach. My mission is to help you find that balance, so you can feel confident that you’re covering what matters, your students are making real progress, and your planning feels sustainable.
Because you shouldn’t have to choose between engaging learning and intentional teaching. You can have both.
A Pinch of Kinder Today
Over 3,000 teachers use my year-long math program, and I’ve created 500+ classroom-tested resources used across Ontario and beyond.
As a mom of two boys, I know how much you’re juggling outside of school. I make every resource with that in mind, so you get some of your time back 💛
Where To Begin
If you’re new, here are a few places to start:
👉 Ontario Kindergarten Math System
A done-for-you system with lessons, centres, and assessments
👉 Free Resources
Try an activity in your classroom and see how it feels
👉 Seasonal & Themed Centres
Low-prep activities that still support key skills
Want Your Number Lessons, Planned for You?
Take the guesswork out of starting your numbers to 10 unit with three ready-to-use Google Slides lessons and two hands-on centres for Kindergarten, all free!