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Weekly Round-Up: June 3
Seasonal | Writing

Weekly Round-Up: June 3

ByYukari Sloane June 3, 2018October 19, 2024

Hi friends! Can you believe it’s June? It’s even crazier for me, because I only have one full week until I’m on my maternity leave! So you’ll see some end of the year ideas in this blog post and the next! 1. POPSICLE PATTERNING These seasonal pattern bracelets are always a hit with my kids!…

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Weekly Round-Up: May 11
Inquiry | Math | Seasonal

Weekly Round-Up: May 11

ByYukari Sloane May 11, 2018October 19, 2024

Hi friends!  I’ve been super busy these last couple of weeks.  But I had a minute today, so I thought I’d pop in and share some of the things we have been up to in our class! 1. MOTHER’S DAY PORTRAIT GIFT BAGS So originally we were going to make “All About My Mom” books…

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Weekly Round-Up: April 13
Seasonal

Weekly Round-Up: April 13

ByYukari Sloane April 14, 2018October 19, 2024

Hi friends! I’m popping in to share some of our activities from this week! 1. SIGHT WORD GARDEN My friend and co-worker Amanda (@creativekindergartenblogontpt) shared this activity on her Instagram last week and I knew I had to try it too!  My kids love craft activities, so I knew this was going to be a…

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Weekly Round-Up: April 7
Math | Reading | Writing

Weekly Round-Up: April 7

ByYukari Sloane April 7, 2018October 19, 2024

Hello friends! Back to back posts? Who am I? lol Here’s a little round-up with links of things I’ve been sharing over on my Instagram this past week! 1. READING STRATEGY BOOKMARKS I originally taught these reading strategies back in October and November and I finally printed out the bookmarks to add to the kid’s…

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Weekly Round-Up: February 10
Seasonal

Weekly Round-Up: February 10

ByYukari Sloane February 10, 2018October 19, 2024

Hi friends! I’m back to share a bunch of new valentine themed activities we’ve been exploring in our classroom.  There’s a freebie too so make sure you grab it before you go! 1. VALENTINE CHART & SENTENCES I love adding these themed word charts to my whiteboard centre to spark new writing.  Students can draw…

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Weekly Round-Up: October 27
Classroom | Seasonal

Weekly Round-Up: October 27

ByYukari Sloane October 27, 2017October 19, 2024

Hi friends! How was your week? I’m back to share some of the new things we have been up to in our classroom! 1. BIRTHDAY CHART My kids have been asking me about their birthdays since the beginning of the year (When is my birthday? Is my birthday soon? etc.) so we finally made this…

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Weekly Round-Up: October 20
Math | Reading | Seasonal

Weekly Round-Up: October 20

ByYukari Sloane October 20, 2017October 19, 2024

Hi friends! I’m back with another weekly round up.  Here are some things we have been up to in our room this week! 1. GHOST LETTERS I found this adorable idea on Mom+3’s blog and knew I had to make it for my kids too! You can click here to read the original blog post which has…

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Classroom Update: June 10
Math | Seasonal | Writing

Classroom Update: June 10

ByYukari Sloane June 11, 2017October 19, 2024

Hi guys! I’m just popping in to give you a quick update on our classroom happenings and share some freebies! 1. LOOK & LABEL I got this awesome idea from the Ontario Kindergarten Teachers facebook group (you will have to request to join, as it is a closed group).  I love how open-ended it is!  I…

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Five for Friday: May 12
Math | Reading | Seasonal

Five for Friday: May 12

ByYukari Sloane May 12, 2017April 22, 2025

Hi friends! Can you believe it’s already mid-May? I’m here to share with you some new activities from our classroom from the week.  I hope you can use some of the ideas and freebies! 1. PIPE CLEANER + LETTER BEAD SIGHT WORDS I found these cute letter beads at Walmart and knew I wanted to…

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Five for Friday: March 31
Math | Reading

Five for Friday: March 31

ByYukari Sloane March 31, 2017October 19, 2024

Hi guys! I can’t believe it’s already the last day of March! Here are some things that we have been up to this week! 1. BRICK BY BRICK LEGO BOOKS When I saw Antoinette from @shoelacesandsugarcookies post about these lego books on Instagram, I knew they were just what I needed to bring purpose and intention back…

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Activities with linking chains are always such a h Activities with linking chains are always such a hit—for this one students read the word and use linking chains to connect it to the matching picture. Simple, hands-on, and surprisingly fun!

This freebie is heading to inboxes in my May newsletter (landing April 27), so make sure you’re signed up before then! After that, it’ll be added to both my CVC Bundle 2 and CVC Mega Bundle.

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Barbie… but make her a former Kindergarten teach Barbie… but make her a former Kindergarten teacher turned resource creator!

Swipe to meet my AI alter ego (actually 6 of them… because my husband has the paid ChatGPT and I may have gone a little overboard with the prompts 🤣)—and then the real me: a former classroom teacher who now creates hands-on, play-based centres to make your life easier.

Hi! I’m Yukari. After 7 years in the classroom wrangling 25+ little learners, I now create resources full-time (or part-time? Being a mom to a 4- and 7-year-old feels like the actual full-time job most days 😅). My mission? To help YOU feel less stressed and more inspired.

If you’re into:
• Engaging literacy + math centres
• Ontario Kindergarten-aligned lessons
• Freebies + teacher tips…

Then you’re in the right place!

And just for fun—here are 5 random facts about me:

1. As you probably guessed from the Barbies… I’m a coffee girl. Two cups a day, LOADED with French vanilla creamer—yes, people gasp when they see me pour it 🙈

2. I just started reading for fun again after nearly 10 years! I used to love The Hunger Games and The Fault in Our Stars. Right now I’m finishing Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. I would love to hear your recs!

3. My husband lovingly calls me a “basic b*tch” (and he’s not wrong). Aritzia Super Puff? Check. Short UGGs? Check. Lululemon Aligns? Always. What’s your go-to closet staple?

4. I hate making phone calls. If it’s an unknown number? Straight to voicemail. If I can do it by text or online—I will. Every time.

5. One mindset shift that saved my sanity when I was struggling with motherhood: “I get to.”

My work isn’t falling apart when my kids are home sick—I get to be there when they need me most.

When they’re having big feelings or not exactly polite in public, I get to remind myself they’re not mini reflections of me—they’re just little humans figuring things out. I get to guide them through it, one meltdown at a time.

It’s not always easy, but this phrase helps me keep my cool instead of losing it. Most days.

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Now it’s your turn—drop a fun fact about you in the comments! Or tell me: What book should I read next?

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If you’ve been watching my stories, you know I’ve been updating my CVC centres and creating some brand-new ones! Well… they’re finally HERE!

❤️ 6 out of 8 centres in Bundle One (formerly my original CVC bundle) have been updated with fresh fonts and clip art

🧡 The play dough centre in Bundle One got a complete makeover!

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That was a lot—let me know if you have any questions!

I hope your students love these as much as mine do.

And YES—the CVC freebies I showed in stories are coming soon… stay tuned for how to grab them!

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“I wish I started this sooner—it made my day s “I wish I started this sooner—it made my day so much easier!”

I’ve been meaning to share this tip for YEARS and I’m finally getting around to it, I hope it helps someone as much as it helped me!

My Grade 4 (then 6 the second time around) helpers were my lifesavers during recess while I was pregnant. Sometimes the biggest help is where you least expect it🤍

Discover how inviting them in transformed my recess routine and made an impact on my entire day too✨

From stacking chairs to becoming classroom heroes, their help was invaluable.

Swipe through to see the full story and the positive impact on our class.

Have you tried something similar?
Share your experiences or thoughts below!

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New Blog Post + Earth Day Scavenger Hunt FREEBIE🌎✨ Comment “HUNT” if you want a clickable link sent to your DMs♻️ 
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Looking for easy, engaging ways to teach your kinders about caring for the planet? This week on the blog, I’m sharing a round up of my favourite, simple and hands-on Earth Day activities —including a FREE Earth Day scavenger hunt you can use right away!

From nature walks to meaningful and educational sensory bins, I hope this makes planning for playful Earth Day learning easy💚💙

Swipe through for a peek, then head to the blog to grab your freebie! Want a clickable link sent to your DMs? Comment “HUNT” and I’ll send it over✨

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Over 100 FREE Kindergarten resources?! Yup, really Over 100 FREE Kindergarten resources?! Yup, really!

My biggest struggle during my first few years of teaching was searching for and creating resources for my lessons and centres every week! I’d be sitting at my computer for hours, researching best practices and then finding or creating lessons and centres that aligned with The Ontario Kindergarten Program and what my kiddos needed practice with the most.

And now… I share a lot of what I’ve made on my blog for FREE!

I planned and created for thousands of hours (and continue to do so) so YOU can do less planning and more teaching (AND spend more time with the people you love🤍)

Sound good? Then head over to my blog where you can find 100+ hands-on, play-based printables to save you time, boost engagement, and make your Kinder day a little smoother.

From literacy and math centres to holiday and seasonal activities—there’s a little bit of everything in my Freebie Library!

Grab the link in bio and start downloading today or comment FREEBIES and I’ll send you a clickable link to my Freebie Library✨

Let me know below which type of freebie you’d love more of!

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