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7+ Organization Ideas for the Kindergarten Classroom
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7+ Organization Ideas for the Kindergarten Classroom

ByYukari Sloane June 26, 2024June 25, 2025

Hi friends! Over the years I’ve been asked countless times to share organization ideas for the Kindergarten classroom so I finally decided to do a big blog post about how I’ve organized my classroom in the past! It’s a big topic so I’ve broken them down into different categories. Read them all or scroll to…

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Monday Made It: August 15, 2016
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Monday Made It: August 15, 2016

ByYukari Sloane August 15, 2016October 19, 2024

Hi guys! I’m linking up with Tara from 4th Grade Frolics for her Monday Made It linky to share some things I made this week! Desk Organizer Now I don’t know if this really counts as a made-it… because I didn’t do all that much lol but Michaels had these for 40% off and I…

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Primary Polka Dot Teacher Toolbox
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Primary Polka Dot Teacher Toolbox

ByYukari Sloane August 16, 2014October 19, 2024

Last week I finally went out and bought materials to make my teacher tool box!  I have been wanting one of these for about 2 years and finally purchased the organizer.   The one I bought is the Stack-On 22 Drawer Storage Cabinet from Lowes.   If you are looking for the same one, you…

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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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In case you missed it… my “Calendar & Newslett In case you missed it… my “Calendar & Newsletter” file has been are updated for the 2025-2026 school year! 🙌

If you already own it and didn’t catch it in stories or email, just drop CALENDAR in the comments and I’ll DM you the link! 💌

Updates are always free! Just re-download the file to get the updated version🤍

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🎁 Last-Minute Teacher Gift Idea! 🍎 Are you 🎁 Last-Minute Teacher Gift Idea! 🍎

Are you a teacher and a parent scrambling for a gift your child’s teacher will actually LOVE?

✨ Snag these FREE printable Amazon gift card holders from my blog!

Let your kids fill in the blanks for a heartfelt touch 💛 — and pair it with a little spending money (aka the perfect gift!).

We used these for T’s Kindergarten teachers and got the sweetest feedback — they loved them! 🥹

💬 Comment AMAZON and I’ll DM you the link!

📌 Save this idea for later or tag another teacher-parent who needs this!

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☀️ Grade One teachers AND teacher-parents… t ☀️ Grade One teachers AND teacher-parents… this one’s for you! 💛

After I dropped the JK & SK summer packets, the messages came rolling in:
👉 “Can you pleeeeease make a Grade One version?!”

I usually don’t make Grade One stuff 🙈 BUT my own little guy just finished Grade One, and I wanted something fun + meaningful to keep those skills fresh over the summer—so I made it happen!

👩‍🏫 I even had real Grade One teachers (including my son’s amazing team!) review it—and they gave it two big thumbs up! 🙌

✅ Perfect for teachers
✅ Perfect for parents
✅ Extra perfect for teacher-parents 😉

🎉 50% off for the first 24 hours only!
⏰ Ends Thursday, June 12 @ 1PM EST
👇 Comment GRADEONE and I’ll DM you the link!

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✨ A couple of you asked me to start the yearly u ✨ A couple of you asked me to start the yearly updates ASAP (apparently some of you are trying to get a head start on September!? Good for you cuz I was always CRAWLING to the finish line🤪) So anyways, can’t relate unfortunately but IF you were one of those people who asked me to get started on yearly updates ASAP..the first one is ready! ✨😉

The calendar section of the Editable White & Rainbow Teacher Binder is now updated for the 2025–2026 school year! 🎉📚

Already own it? Just re-download to grab the update!
Need the link? Comment “BINDER” and I’ll DM you a clickable one! 💌

Here’s what’s included:
📁 Binder covers + spines
📂 Divider pages for each binder
🗓️ Monthly calendars
📝 Lesson plan & small group templates
✅ Weekly to-do list planner
🎂 Birthday chart
… and more teacher binder essentials to help you stay organized all year long!

This was a must-have for me when I was in the classroom—I hope it makes your planning just a little easier too. 💖

✨ More yearly updates are on the way—stay tuned!

#teacherlife #teacherbinder #teachertok #teacherresources #classroomorganization #teacherplanner #iteachtoo #tptresources #teachersofinstagram
You asked for it… so I made it! ☀️🎉 Say You asked for it… so I made it! ☀️🎉

Say hello to the Summer Review Packets—and guess what? It’s 50% off for the first 24 hours! 🎈

I packed these with everything you asked for (and then some!) including:

✏️ Printing practice – because we know those little hands still need it
🎲 No-pencil fun – like BINGO and a board game to keep things play-based as much as possible
💪 Gross motor, SEL & self-help skills – all mixed into the BINGO board!

Think: learning that feels like playing. 🙌

Snag it while it’s half off, comment REVIEW for the links!

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Want these for FREE? 🎉✨ Here’s a sneak pee Want these for FREE? 🎉✨

Here’s a sneak peek 👀 at the next newsletter freebie! 💌

I had a request to create a mixed vowel version of my popular CVC Blend & Park centre — so I made two new mats + matching cards, and I’ll be sending them out to email subscribers for FREE in my June newsletter on June 1st! 📬🗓️

📣 Subscribe before then so it lands in your inbox this Sunday! 📨

Already own “CVC Blend & Park”? 🙌 I’ll be adding these to that pack next week — so you’ll get them there too! 💾

Not on the list yet? Comment “NEWSLETTER” ⬇️ and I’ll send you the link to sign up! 🖱️📝

#KindergartenTeacher #PhonicsFun #LiteracyCenters #CVCwords #TeacherFreebies #NewsletterFreebie #ReadingCenters #PrimaryTeacher #TeacherLife #FreeTeachingResources
You’re crawling to the finish line and just need You’re crawling to the finish line and just need ONE. MORE. CENTRE.

Well… how about three? 💛💛💛

Yep—they’re FREE. They’re NO PREP.
Because in June, I know you need print & go, not more to-dos.

👉 Grab these 3 summer-themed Kindergarten centres on my blog!
Or drop NOPREP below and I’ll DM you the link! 💬

#KindergartenInJune #OntarioKindergarten #NoPrepActivities #FreeKindergartenResources #KindergartenCentres #SummerCenters #KindergartenTeacher
{ GIVEAWAY CLOSED: Winners are @_malrose_, @kenzve { GIVEAWAY CLOSED: Winners are @_malrose_, @kenzvella_ and @cass_htan! Please email me at apinchofkinder@gmail.com to claim your prize🎉 }
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🚨 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🚨

It’s been a while since our last one, so let’s kick off the end-of-year excitement with a fun Farm Themed Centres Giveaway! 🐄🌾

I’ve heard from so many of you that your year-end field trip is to the farm — so I’m giving away my “Kindergarten Farm Themed Centres” pack to 3 lucky educators!

Here’s how to enter:

1️⃣ Like this post ❤️
2️⃣ Drop a comment below telling me where your class is going for your year-end field trip!
👉 Not doing a trip? No worries — just share one thing you’re excited to teach or do with your kiddos in June!

That’s it! 🎉 I’ll randomly choose 3 winners tomorrow (Monday, May 19) at 9:00PM EST — so don’t wait!

Don’t forget to share this with your teacher besties who might also love a free farm pack! 🧑‍🌾💛

Tag them below to spread the giveaway fun 👇

Good luck! ✨

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