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.
After 7 years teaching in high-needs classrooms, I know how overwhelming it can feel to meet a wide range of needs while still trying to stay organized, intentional, and aligned with the curriculum.
That’s why I create hands-on, play-based resources with clear structure — so you can feel confident in what you’re teaching and actually have time left in your day.
My Story
I spent 7 years teaching Kindergarten in high-needs schools, supporting students with a wide range of learning needs, behaviours, and abilities.
I loved the classroom — but I also know how hard it can be to:
- plan meaningful centres
- differentiate for multiple learners
- stay aligned with the Ontario curriculum
- and still have a life outside of teaching
So I started creating the kinds of resources I wish I had:
✔ Simple to prep
✔ Easy to implement
✔ Structured, but still play-based
✔ Designed for real classrooms
Those resources eventually became what is now A Pinch of Kinder.
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
My goal is always the same:
👉 Make your planning easier while supporting meaningful, developmentally appropriate learning.
What Makes A Pinch of Kinder Different
There are a lot of Kindergarten resources out there — here’s what makes mine different:
✔ Developmentally appropriate (no jumping straight into abstraction)
✔ Play-based, but structured — so learning is intentional
✔ Designed for real classrooms (including high-needs + mixed ability)
✔ Ontario-aligned, including updates for the 2026 curriculum
A Note on the 2026 Ontario Curriculum
If you’re feeling unsure about the new curriculum — you’re not alone.
I’ve gone through the updates line-by-line and am actively updating my resources to reflect what actually changed (and what didn’t).
You can explore the updates here:
👉 2026 Ontario Kindergarten Math Curriculum Updates
Start Here
If you’re new, here are a few places to begin:
👉 Year-Long Kindergarten Math Program
A done-for-you system with lessons, centres, and assessments
👉 Free Resources
Try out activities in your classroom before committing
👉 Seasonal & Themed Centres
Engaging, low-prep activities that still support key skills
Today
Today, over 1,800 teachers use my year-long math program in their classrooms, and I’ve created 500+ classroom-tested resources used across Ontario and beyond💛
My Mission
Kindergarten should be play-based, hands-on, and developmentally appropriate — but it should also feel clear and manageable to teach.
My mission is to help teachers find that balance.
I design resources that combine:
- Play-based learning
- Clear structure and progression
- Practical, real-classroom implementation
So you can feel confident that:
👉 You’re covering what matters
👉 Your students are making real progress
👉 And your planning actually feels sustainable
Because you shouldn’t have to choose between
engaging learning and intentional teaching — you can have both.
Explore These First
If you’re not sure where to begin, this is what I recommend:
👉 Start with the Year-Long Math Program
Today, over 1,800 teachers use my year-long math program to plan their instruction with confidence. Everything is planned for you — lessons, centres, assessments and progression.
👉 Try a Free Resource First
See how it works in your classroom before committing
👉 Explore the 2026 Math Curriculum Updates
Understand exactly what changed (and what didn’t)