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800+ Teaching Materials and Monthly Sales! To learn about my sales, click on the star and receive alerts!
I taught for 35 years in the classroom - middle school and high school, in conjunction with distance learning, independent study and homeschool, and now I create resources to help teachers save time while keeping learning fun. My heart is for the new teacher trying to survive, the busy parent who desires to homeschool their student(s) and balance work, and the seasoned teacher looking for less stress in the last stretch. My high school resource supplements (college prep) are designed to make teaching simple, engaging, and stress-free — with the goal to graduate their student from high school!
Specializing in supplemental materials to support an IB curriculum, AP or Gate curriculum as well as classroom comprehensive and Alternative Education/Home School and Independent Study across various subjects, including humanities, literature, visual arts, social studies and much more. I have guided curriculum development and led successful education department initiatives in both middle school and high school.
What sets my resources apart? They’re not just well-designed—they’re tried, tested, and refined through years of classroom experience and alternative education in diverse educational settings. I’m committed to providing high-quality, engaging concise materials that inspire students towards success and make teaching a little easier for you. My resources are designed to be both practical and transformative.
Best to you!
Kay
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Comma Exercises
GRAMMAR: THE COMMAIDEAL UNIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY STUDENTSAll 5 worksheets thoroughly explain correct comma usage with examples and practice sentences. Comma I (beginners) through Comma V (complex sentences) Help your students practice, recognize and learn the word relationship and meaning of the comma.For example: Comma Exercise I Use a comma after every item in a series except the last. The items in a series may be single words, or phrases, or clauses. Words: Turtles, frogs, and dragonfl
2nd - 9th
Grammar, Writing
What Does Learning Math Have To Do With My Job? (Lecture Presentation)
Have you encountered students who claim they won't need to know algebra or use algebra in the post high school career? This simple 15 slide presentation is a reminder of how many day-to-day uses people in various careers utilize math. One fun activity is to assign students to come up with 3-5 careers that utilize and math and how math is used under their chosen career scenarios.My other links to math terminology supplementsHow to Study for a Math Test (Handout)What Does Learning Math Have To D
2nd - 12th
Applied Math, Informational Text
Jane Addams Nobel Peace Prize Winner -Biography
This handout is an exercise in reading, vocabulary, inferring, and sentence writing. An excellent supplement for your students during Women History Month in MarchJane Addams was the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. As a young woman, Jane visited Europe. There she visited a settlement house, a center that helped the poor people of the community. Jane decided she wanted to start a settlement house in America. In Chicago she started Hull House-a community center with day care, a
2nd - 8th
Close Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
Plot Diagram Template
When teaching early readers about story elements, plot diagrams can serve as an assessment tool to evaluate their comprehension in several ways: Sequencing Events: Plot diagrams help students map the order of events in a story. Teachers can assess their ability to identify and place key events in the correct sequence on the diagram, like the Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.Identifying Key Elements: Plot diagrams require students to identify and categorize the c
2nd - 8th
Close Reading, Reading Strategies, Short Stories
List of Suggested Poets (Handout)
For students and teachers to keep on hand and distribute when beginning a Poetry unit a comprehensive list of international poets. Russia, Dominican Republic, Germany, Isr ael, American, Ireland, England, Romania, Egypt, Greece, Puerto Rico, China, Africa, France, India, Spain, Chile, Mexico, Scotland, Poland, Native American, Vietnam, and Wales. More Poetry Links Listed in my StorePoetry with Novel ConnectionsAutobiographical Vignettes - "House on Mango Street" HandoutThe Hero's Journey Annot
1st - 12th
Poetry
Pre-Algebra Evaluating Expressions (Worksheet)
This lesson is designed to bring understanding to evaluating expressions and variables. Ideal for beginning English learners and resource students. A slower pace for understanding with practice worksheets.Learning goals include associating verbal names, written word names, and standard numerals with integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers, and real numbers. (MA.A.1.4.1) • Understand and explain the effects of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on real numbers, including s
2nd - 12th
Algebra, Arithmetic
Run On Sentences
This worksheet is a supplemental exercise for teachers to hand out to studets who may need more practice or "homework" for students learning about Run On Sentences. Explanation/lesson and 10 practice sentences are included. TERMS OF USE Thank you for purchasing from my store. Please read the terms of use before distributing these materials. Your purchase(s) is good for a single-teacher (or teacher team) classroom, homeschool, or independent study teacher. If you wish to photocopy and/or digitall
2nd - 12th
Reading, Writing
Also included in: Sentence Crushers - 15 Crushing Lessons!
Poetry Unit Lesson/Outlines
In this comprehensive bundle, you will find ready-made poetry templates for your students. Color coded, steps and samples - Provide your students with fun and interactive original poetry! Templates include:Famous Person Bio-Poem The Personal Auto-Bio Poem Haiku Senryu Tanka Cinquain Limerick Ode VIP Time Poem Sense Poem and a rubricMore Poetry Links Listed in my StorePoetry with Novel ConnectionsAutobiographical Vignettes - "House on Mango Street" HandoutThe Hero's Journey Annotation/Notes (Han
2nd - 12th
Poetry
Paul Revere’s Ride - poem and portrait handout
Introduce your students to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's Paul Revere’s RideTake this lengthy poem and break students into groups and perform a theater play! My store is filling up with ideas that are easy to modify for all of your students, in many subjects, no matter their level. All lessons are CA Standards-aligned , and most are (a-g) approved. Classroom, homeschool, and ZOOM friendly!If my store's products are aligning with your teaching/learning philosophy and goals please let me know!Happy
2nd - 12th
Poetry
ESL/ELA Early reading/comprehension (Ducks!)
This fun and engaging activity is just right for your early readers as well as for your ESL learners. Students read a short story for understanding, next students learn about predictions, note taking, and a developing vocabulary quiz.
1st - 8th
English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.3
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2nd - 12th
Informational Text, Poetry
Cinquain poetry template
Student template to compose a Cinquain poem My store is filling up with ideas that are easy to modify for all of your students, in many subjects, no matter their level. All lessons are CA Standards-aligned , and most are (a-g) approved. Classroom, homeschool, and ZOOM friendly!If my store's products are aligning with your teaching/learning philosophy and goals please let me know!Happy teaching!Kay
1st - 12th
Poetry
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800+ Teaching Materials and Monthly Sales! To learn about my sales, click on the star and receive alerts!
I taught for 35 years in the classroom - middle school and high school, in conjunction with distance learning, independent study and homeschool, and now I create resources to help teachers save time while keeping learning fun. My heart is for the new teacher trying to survive, the busy parent who desires to homeschool their student(s) and balance work, and the seasoned teacher looking for less stress in the last stretch. My high school resource supplements (college prep) are designed to make teaching simple, engaging, and stress-free — with the goal to graduate their student from high school!
Specializing in supplemental materials to support an IB curriculum, AP or Gate curriculum as well as classroom comprehensive and Alternative Education/Home School and Independent Study across various subjects, including humanities, literature, visual arts, social studies and much more. I have guided curriculum development and led successful education department initiatives in both middle school and high school.
What sets my resources apart? They’re not just well-designed—they’re tried, tested, and refined through years of classroom experience and alternative education in diverse educational settings. I’m committed to providing high-quality, engaging concise materials that inspire students towards success and make teaching a little easier for you. My resources are designed to be both practical and transformative.
Best to you!
Kay
CUSTOMER TIPS:
Be sure to follow my store to be alerted of new products. Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower.
Teaching style
Hello, I am Kay! With 35 years of experience in diverse educational settings—including middle school, high school, and independent study—I have transitioned to sharing my extensive curriculum and resources. I have realized that my teaching expertise now focuses on helping educators save time while maintaining an engaging learning environment.
My mission is straightforward: to empower you to leave your classroom at the end of the day with confidence, assured that your students are engaged and your lesson plans are prepared. My philosophy is to work smarter, not harder—this embodies my approach to teaching.
My lessons are (a-g), many are college prep/A.P lessons, comprehensive, short, and impactful, so all levels of learning are taking place. My lessons (worksheets/handouts) may be extended upon or further modified; thus, my lessons provide a subject springboard for teachers and students.
Awards & shining teacher moments
National Youth Leadership on Collegiate Success
Administrative Leadership
High School (grades 9-12) English and Art Educator
Independent Study and Distance Learning Middle School and High School Curriculum Specialist
My own education history
Stanford University
San Jose State University
Educational Specialist
Middle School and High School English, and Art
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