About me
Meet Cristina
Hi, I’m Cristina Yacoub — a systems engineer who fell in love with education the moment I stepped into a real classroom.
For five years, I worked as a substitute teacher in public schools. Every day I saw kids struggling to stay focused, teachers doing their best with whatever they had, and parents at home wondering how to help. Those moments stayed with me.
“I wanted every child to have something to reach for — something that made learning feel safe, fun, and possible.”
That’s why I created YC-Learn. A place where teachers and families can find ready-to-use resources — coloring activities, reading materials, emotional tools — designed with care for the little ones who need it most: kids in grades K through 3.
A Typical Classroom Faces Over 2,000 Disruptions a Year
Transitions, behavioral moments, emotional dysregulation — each one costs instruction time. Together, they steal up to 20 full days of learning and push teachers toward burnout. But the hardest part isn’t the disruption itself. It’s having to decide instantly, without support, over and over again.
For teachers
Ready-to-use activities that restore calm and refocus students, no prep, no lost time.
For parents at home
Self-learning materials and emotional tools kids can use independently between school and home.
What You'll Find at YC-Learn
Animal mandalas & coloring
Mindful coloring activities using animals and patterns that help students regulate and refocus.
Emotional regulation
Printable activities that help K–3 children identify, name, and manage their emotions.
Early reading
Guided reading materials designed for independent or small-group use in the classroom and at home.
Critical thinking
Age-appropriate activities that build reasoning and problem-solving skills for early learners.
Ready to Explore?
Browse our shop, grab free resources, or reach out — we're here to support what you're building in the classroom and at home.
Quick Classroom Reset Activities for Early Elementary Classrooms
🎄Christmas Coloring Pages for Kids | Printable Holiday Activities – YC-Learn
