Measurement for Kindergarten: Lessons, Centres & Activities | Length, Area, Mass & Capacity Teach measurement in Kindergarten with hands-on lessons and centres that help children explore length, area, mass, and capacity using concrete materials. This unit includes 18 days of explicit lesson plans, printable math centres, vocabulary cards, and optional recording sheets. Children compare name…
Kindergarten Diwali Activities | Lessons & Centres | Literacy, Math & Fine Motor Are you looking for a meaningful way to introduce Diwali in your Kindergarten classroom… without having to piece everything together yourself? This Kindergarten Diwali Activities pack includes 3 structured lessons and hands-on literacy, math, and fine motor centres designed to help students learn about Diwali in an engaging,…
Ontario Kindergarten Assessment & Documentation Binder for Strands B, C & D Make ongoing assessment and documentation more manageable with this documentation resource for the 2026 Ontario Kindergarten Curriculum. Designed specifically for Strands B, C and D, this resource helps educators become familiar with the curriculum expectations, notice learning during authentic classroom experiences and organize…
Ontario Kindergarten Initial Observations Toolkit | Report Card Comment Writing Writing Initial Observations can feel overwhelming when you are trying to select meaningful evidence, communicate growth, use respectful language and identify an appropriate next step for every student. This Ontario Kindergarten Initial Observations Toolkit helps educators transform collected documentation into clear, evidence-based comments that reflect…
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Alphabet Find & Punch Cards | Letter Recognition & Beginning Sounds Make alphabet practice hands-on with these Alphabet Find and Punch Cards! Students identify the uppercase and lowercase focus letters, then find pictures representing words that begin with the corresponding sound. Use the black-and-white cards with single-hole punchers to strengthen the hand muscles needed for…
Alphabet Letter Formation Mats & Worksheets | Fine Motor Activities Help students practise letter formation before they are ready to use a pencil with these hands-on Alphabet Letter Formation Mats and Worksheets! Students follow the circles forming each uppercase and lowercase letter using manipulatives, stickers, bingo dabbers or stamp markers. A corresponding picture marks where…
Mini Alphabet Play Dough Mats | Letter Formation & Beginning Sounds Make alphabet practice hands-on with these Mini Alphabet Play Dough Mats! Students form uppercase and lowercase letters using play dough, magnetic chips, mini erasers or other small loose parts while practising letter recognition, letter formation and letter sounds. Each mat includes a mouth-formation photograph…
Heart Word Mini Books Set #1 | Aligned to the UFLI Scope & Sequence Looking for an engaging way to give students repeated practice reading and writing heart words? These UFLI-aligned heart word mini books help Kindergarten students learn irregular high-frequency words through explicit instruction, word recognition, handwriting practice and decodable reading. Try before you…
Heart Word Mini Books Set #2 | Aligned to the UFLI Scope & Sequence Looking for an engaging way to give students repeated practice reading, writing and using heart words in sentences? These UFLI-aligned heart word mini books help Kindergarten students learn irregular high-frequency words through word mapping, handwriting, word recognition, decodable reading and differentiated…
Heart Word Mini Books Set #3 | Aligned to the UFLI Scope & Sequence Looking for an engaging way to give students repeated practice reading, writing and using heart words in sentences? These UFLI-aligned heart word mini books help Kindergarten students learn irregular high-frequency words through word mapping, handwriting, word recognition, decodable reading and differentiated…
Heart Word Mini Books Set #4 | Aligned to the UFLI Scope & Sequence Looking for an engaging way to give students repeated practice reading, writing and using heart words in sentences? These UFLI-aligned heart word mini books help Kindergarten students learn irregular high-frequency words through word mapping, handwriting, word recognition, decodable reading and differentiated…
Heart Word Mini Books Set #5 | Aligned to the UFLI Scope & Sequence Looking for an engaging way to give students repeated practice reading, writing and using heart words in sentences? These UFLI-aligned heart word mini books help Kindergarten students learn irregular high-frequency words through word mapping, handwriting, word recognition, decodable reading and differentiated…
Heart Word Mini Books Set #6 | Aligned to the UFLI Scope & Sequence Looking for an engaging way to give students repeated practice reading, writing and using heart words in sentences? These UFLI-aligned heart word mini books help Kindergarten students learn irregular high-frequency words through word mapping, handwriting, word recognition, decodable reading and differentiated…
Hi there! After many requests, I’ve finally created slides to go with my updated First Day/Week Plans and blog post! For more details on how I plan to use these slides in my own first day/week of school—and to download the free editable day plans, visual centre plans, and writing printables—click here: https://apinchofkinder.com/2025/08/first-day-of-kindergarten-activities/ Because every classroom and school is unique, I’ve…
Kindergarten Apple Themed Centers: Literacy, Math, Fine Motor & More! When I asked what thematic centre packs you wanted this summer, apples was one of the top requests! Since many of you dive into this theme in September, I knew I wanted to get this out to you first! This pack is filled with hands-on, engaging activities that build…
Pumpkin Activities for Kindergarten | Fall Literacy, Math & Fine Motor Centers Bring fall learning into your classroom with 13 hands-on pumpkin activities for Kindergarten! This 189-page resource includes literacy, math, fine motor, writing and pumpkin inquiry centres designed to keep young learners engaged while practising important early skills. With differentiated recording sheets, reusable centre…
Magnetic Tiles Build & Count Cards | Hands-On Kindergarten Math Centre Looking for engaging, low-prep math centres that combine building, counting, and spatial reasoning? These Magnetic Tiles Build & Count cards turn your magnetic tiles into meaningful math practice. Students build each picture using magnetic tiles, count how many of each shape they used, and…
Community Helpers Centres for Kindergarten | Literacy, Math & Fine Motor Bring your Community Helpers inquiry to life with 14 hands-on kindergarten literacy, math, fine motor, STEM and dramatic-play centres! Students can pretend to be firefighters, police officers, mail carriers, dentists, bakers and construction workers while practising early learning skills through meaningful, play-based activities. These…
Dinosaur Activities for Kindergarten | Literacy, Math & Fine Motor Centers Bring your dinosaur inquiry to life with 15 hands-on dinosaur activities for Kindergarten! This 197-page resource combines literacy, math, fine motor, sensory, inquiry and STEM learning in one engaging pack. With differentiated recording sheets, reusable centre materials, printable alternatives and an editable PowerPoint, these…
Grade 1 Heart Word Practice Sheets | UFLI-Aligned Phonics Help Grade 1 students learn and practise heart words using a simple, consistent phonics-based routine! These Grade 1 heart word practice sheets guide students through saying the word, tapping its phonemes, identifying the irregular part, tracing the word and writing it independently. The 82 words follow…
January Read Aloud Lessons & Comprehension Activities for Kindergarten Make January read-aloud planning easier with 20 Kindergarten read-aloud lessons featuring discussion prompts, comprehension activities, anchor charts, writing responses and nonfiction inquiry connections. Designed for an Ontario Kindergarten classroom, these flexible lessons help students practise important early comprehension skills such as: Recalling key details Recalling information…
June Read Aloud Lessons & Comprehension Activities for Kindergarten Make June read-aloud planning easier with 20 Kindergarten read-aloud lessons featuring discussion prompts, comprehension activities, anchor charts, writing responses, animal science connections and a hands-on STEM challenge. Designed for an Ontario Kindergarten classroom, these flexible lessons help students practise important early comprehension skills such as: Recalling…
October Read Aloud Lessons & Comprehension Activities for Kindergarten Make October read-aloud planning easier with 20 Kindergarten read-aloud lessons featuring discussion prompts, comprehension activities, anchor charts, writing responses, centres, inquiry connections and STEM challenges. Designed for an Ontario Kindergarten classroom, these flexible lessons help students practise important early comprehension skills such as: Recalling and retelling…
December Read Aloud Lessons & Comprehension Activities for Kindergarten Make December read-aloud planning easier with 15 Kindergarten read-aloud lessons featuring discussion prompts, comprehension activities, anchor charts, writing responses and a hands-on STEM challenge. Designed for an Ontario Kindergarten classroom, these flexible lessons help students practise important early comprehension skills such as: Recalling key details Recalling information from nonfiction…
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