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Five for Friday: January 22
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Five for Friday: January 22

ByYukari Sloane January 22, 2016October 19, 2024

Hi guys! I’m linking up with Kacey at Doodle Bugs Teaching to share 5 things from this week with you 🙂 Read on for 2 freebies! CVC Lego I found this lego set at Dollarama last weekend and since my kids love lego and they need practice with hearing sounds in words I made up…

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Hi, I’m Yukari!

I love sharing lessons and activities that have worked well in my Kindergarten classroom to provide you with engaging ideas and to help you cut down your planning time!

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🎉 TPT GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY! 🎉 It’s Teacher 🎉 TPT GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY! 🎉 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and what better time for a little giveaway — especially with the TPT sitewide sale happening TODAY and TOMORROW! 🛍️ I’m giving away THREE $10 TPT gift cards + a resource of your choice so you can use it to make the sale deals even sweeter🍭 Here’s how to enter: 1️⃣ Like this post 2️⃣ Follow @apinchofkinder 3️⃣ Tag a teacher friend who loves a good TPT sale! (1 tag = 1 entry, unlimited entries) ✨ BONUS ENTRY #1: Tell me which resource (no bundles!) you would choose if you are the winner! ✨ BONUS ENTRY #2: Share this post to your stories & tag me for 5 extra entries! 🛒 3 winners get a $10 TPT gift card to use during the sale + a resource of choice! Grab that bundle you’ve been eyeing or stock up on end-of-year lifesavers! ⏰ Ends tomorrow at 9PM EST so you can use it during the sale! Winner will be announced right on this post and in stories. #teacherappreciationweek #teachergiveaway #tptsale #tptgiveaway #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #classroomresources #tptteachers
🚨 TEACHER APPRECIATION GIVEAWAY – BUNDLE EDIT 🚨 TEACHER APPRECIATION GIVEAWAY – BUNDLE EDITION! 🚨 A few weeks ago, I asked what kind of giveaway you wanted for Teacher Appreciation Week… 👀 I did not expect “bundles” to be the top request — but here we are! So guess what? I’m doing it. For the first time ever (I think 😅), I’m giving away ANY BUNDLE from my TPT store — even the ones I usually keep off-limits during giveaways! 🙌 But here’s the twist… This year, the giveaway is exclusively for my email list 💌 Social media doesn’t always show my giveaways to everyone so I figured this would reach more people🤍 ✨ Sign up by Sunday, May 4th, and you’ll get the giveaway form sent straight to your inbox on Monday, May 5th! If you’re already signed up, you’re all set! 👉 Not on the list yet? Comment EMAIL below and I’ll send you the sign-up link! Because if there’s ever a time to go big for teachers… it’s next week. 💛 Tell me… which bundle would you choose if you’re the winner? #teacherappreciationweek #teachergiveaway #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #classroomresources #teacherfreebies
Teacher Appreciation Week is almost here! 🚌💛 Teacher Appreciation Week is almost here! 🚌💛 Need a quick-but-sweet way to say “You’re the BEST!” to your kid’s teacher? This free printable is an instant heart-melter 💌 👧 Your kid fills in the blanks 🎁 You can add a little gift card 🥹 Their teacher gets all the warm fuzzies It’s heartfelt. It’s personal. It takes 5 minutes. Drop APPRECIATION in the comments and I’ll DM you the link! Let’s make teachers smile big next week 🥰🍎 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #CutestGiftEver #EasyTeacherGift
Got these @learningresources letter beads? Grab t Got these @learningresources letter beads? Grab the orange ones, twist in some green pipe cleaners — and BOOM, you’ve got the CUTEST springy carrot letters! 🥕✨ Need a printable to match? You’ll find it (plus a ton of other fun centres!) in my Kindergarten Spring Activities pack. And it’s 50% OFF — but only until midnight! Drop a CARROTS in the comments and I’ll send you the link! Swipe to peek at even more activities my students couldn’t get enough of. Happy Sunday, friends🧡 #KindergartenActivities #SpringInKindergarten #HandsOnLearning #KindergartenCenters #PlayBasedLearning #KindergartenOntario #OntarioTeachers #EarlyYearsEducation #KindergartenIdeas #FineMotorActivities #SpringCenters #KindergartenLiteracy #LearningThroughPlay #SpringActivitiesForKids #TeachersOfInstagram
🦕 Do your little learners love dinosaurs? So di 🦕 Do your little learners love dinosaurs? So did my last U16 class! 🦖✨ During this past dinosaur inquiry, we explored their wonders like, why they went extinct, where they lived, and what they ate through hands-on centres, art projects, and collaborative learning. 🎨🔍 Check out how we brought this prehistoric inquiry to life in our classroom—from hands-on centres to student-created displays! 🧠💡 📄 The “Where Did the Dinosaur Live?” printable + tracing cards are FREE!
💬 Comment DINOSAUR for the blog post + download link! 📸 Swipe through for ideas and inspiration!
 I always like to add a little note to any inquiry posts I share that I did with this group. I only had 15 kids that year, and many were reading and writing abovegrade level with fantastic fine motor skills. Almost all of the SKs were reading at or above grade level (PM 6 at the time), and a few were reading at a Grade 2 level. I even had JKs who were reading They felt more like a Grade One class than a Kindergarten class, especially at this point in the year. And this was before SOR was mainstream—these were just kids who naturally picked up reading and writing. (Of course, I was teaching them too, but we were still using sight words, LLI, and all the approaches we now know aren’t best practices.) We also had no major behaviour challenges. I’m sharing this because if you look at the writing or drawings in the photos and think, “Wow. Most of my class isn’t even close to this…” — THAT’S OK. Most years, mine weren’t either. Instagram is a highlight reel. And as cliché as it sounds, comparison truly is the thief of joy. I hope you still find inspiration and ideas here 💛 👇 How do you explore dinosaurs in your space? #DinosaurInquiry #EarlyYearsEducation #HandsOnLearning #InquiryBasedLearning
“What centres do you put out for Welcome to Kind “What centres do you put out for Welcome to Kindergarten Night?” This is one of the most common questions I get — and I totally get it! You want something fun, hands-on, and in coming JK-friendly… without creating a giant mess to clean up after a long day 😅 In this post, I’m sharing all my go-to, low-prep, no-mess centres that are perfect for Welcome to Kindergarten. These are tried-and-true from my own classroom — and bonus: lots of them are FREE and linked in my WTK highlight! 💛 PLUS — a few amazing fellow educators (thank you again @janyastrever and @josiemac07!) shared what’s worked well for their WTK nights too! So you’re getting even more inspiration straight from the community 🙌 ✨ Save this post to come back to when you’re planning 👯‍♀️ Share it with your WTK planning team 💬 Comment your fave WTK centre — let’s help each other out! #KindergartenOntario #OntarioTeacher #WelcomeToKindergarten #KindergartenCenters #KindergartenIdeas #EarlyYearsEducation #KinderTips #WTK #TeacherInstagram #PlayBasedLearning #KindergartenResources
Looking for meaningful Mother’s Day ideas that m Looking for meaningful Mother’s Day ideas that moms will love? I’ve rounded up my favourite crafts, gifts, and cards in one blog post — plus a brand new FREE printable that’s sure to melt hearts! 💐💌✨ I know Mother’s (and Father’s) Day can be a sensitive topic in classrooms. So let’s lead with kindness and do what’s best for our groups. If you’re skipping it this year — that’s 100% okay. You know your kiddos best. But if you’re looking for simple, thoughtful ideas, I’ve got you covered! This year, I’m sharing something new: ✨ A FREE “All About My Mom” questionnaire — a sweet keepsake you helps kids fill out and gift! As a mom myself, these are hands down my favourite gifts to receive! And don’t worry — there are versions for aunts, grandmas, and special people too, so hopefully everyone can join in🤍 PLUS, I’ve updated my popular bouquet card (also free!): 💖 Now includes a “person” version (not just for moms!) 💬 New message option: “I Love You!” instead of “Happy Mother’s Day” — so it works for anyone who deserves some extra love. 🌷 Comment MOTHER and I’ll send you the link to the blog post where you can grab all the freebies + see more ideas! #MothersDayCrafts #MothersDayIdeas #FreePrintable #TeacherLife #KindergartenCrafts
Is centre time chaos making it impossible to run s Is centre time chaos making it impossible to run small groups? This one shift changed everything for us.👇 *I shared this last year, but now that the weather is finally warming up, I thought it was the perfect time to bring it up again! 🌞 I know this idea works best with classrooms that have two educators, so if you’re a solo educator and have a great tip for reducing centre time noise, please share in the comments! _______________________________________ Ok, here’s the backstory: We were drowning in noise, constant interruptions, and the dreaded spring fever that hit right around March. But then, my teaching partner had a genius idea that completely turned our classroom dynamics around. 🎉 We split the class in half and sent one group outside for part of the afternoon while I ran guided groups and math centres inside. It made a HUGE difference. 🌟 The result? With fewer kids inside, our room was so much quieter, and my intervention students could focus like never before. Plus, the outdoor group still got learning in with outdoor activities, from chalking letters to nature drawings and even bubbles. ☀️ Swipe through to see how we made this shift and how you can do it too! Do you think this would work in your classroom? What activities would you plan for outdoor centre time? Let’s talk in the comments! #TeacherTips #EarlyEd #KindergartenTeaching #TeachingStrategies #ClassroomManagement #SmallGroupTeaching #TeacherLife #TeachingIdeas #TeacherCommunity #EdChat #TeacherGoals #CentreTime #OutdoorLearning #GuidedGroups #SpringTeaching #TeacherHacks #LearningThroughPlay #ClassroomSolutions #KindergartenClassroom #ClassroomInnovation #EducationInspiration

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