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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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Baroque, Rococo & Neoclassical 1600-1700 Lecture Presentation with Teacher Notes
An excellent source for independent study students and for a Humanities class.Overview The Baroque period was a relaxed and confident time where artists began turning out works of stunning originality. All of the arts flourished during this time. Painters from the Baroque era used more action in their works. Such as Caravaggio who added mysterious light to add drama. Peter Paul Rubens created works with heightened emotion. Further artists contributed to the amazing advances in the field such as
8th - 12th
Art History, Visual Arts, Writing
Art of India and Middle East- Lecture Presentation with Teacher Lesson Notes
IDEAL FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY, HIGH SCHOOL HOME SCHOOL, ART HISTORY/VISUAL ARTS, AND IN A WORLD CULTURES CLASS. This unit will cover the religious, intellectual and artistic achievements that took place in India. The Islamic faith influenced the arts of many cultures since the Prophet Muhammad began his teachings in the 7th century. Essential questions, assessments, vocabulary, art history, Indian and Middle Eastern art and how the societal and spiritual beliefs are represented in the sculptures
8th - 12th
Art History, Visual Arts, Vocabulary
The Last Tsar and the Red Scare - passage and response questions
INDEPENDENT STUDY, HOME SCHOOL OR CLASSROOM - This short passage is an excellent introduction (in a nutshell) to The Red Scare and the Russian Empire.In 1900, the Russian Empire was vast and sprawling-but relatively ineffective. Revolution broke out in 1905 when workers marched to the palace of the Tsar in St. Petersburg to ask for reforms. Government troops fired on the unarmed citizens, killing and wounding hundreds. Bloody Sunday:-as it was known, became a catalyst for liberal leaders who wer
4th - 9th
Close Reading, Short Stories, Writing
Postcards from the Oceans Project (Lesson Presentation)
This fun activity directs students to choose a body of water (ocean, seas, or gulfs) and create a creative postcard! Research, art and creative writing all in one project! 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 digitally share any resource with another teacher, please pur
6th - 12th
Marine Science, Visual Arts
Oedipus Puppet Project (Lesson Handout)
This handout/lesson outlines a puppet project for your students. Directions for your students: (TEACHERS MAY MODIFY THIS SCRIPTED LESSON TO FIT THEIR UNIT) DirectionsFor this project, you (students) will work in groups to create and perform your own puppet play of Oedipus. Choose your group members wisely. Decide which portion of the play you will perform. You do not need to incorporate all of the scenes into your project. You may focus on a single scene or a variety of scenes. You may use fla
6th - 11th
Informational Text, Reading, Writing
"1984" - A.I. Assignments/Projects
IDEAL FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY STUDENTS1984 specific but may be modified for other novels, has students choosing between three projects. A written essay, a mock trail, or a storyboard art project. Each projects is common core aligned with an explanation how the project is AI resistant. 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 independ
9th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Writing
Poppies for Remembrance and Commemoration (Handout and Craft Project)
This handout offers students two WWI published poems, with critical analysis questions, with a follow up Poppy project, In 1919, several allied nations chose the poppy to serve as a symbol of the war. American Moina Michael is credited for giving rise to the use of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance. Working as a YMCA Overseas War secretary in New York, she read that John McCrae had died and vowed to always wear a red poppy of Flanders Fields in remembrance. TERMS OF USE Thank you for purch
8th - 12th
Art History, Other (ELA), Poetry
"Fahrenheit 451" - A.I. Resistant Projects/Ideas
IDEAL UNIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY STUDENTSChallenged by students who are dependent on AI/ChatGPT apps to write their papers? Frustrated of constantly checking for plagiarism? Many students are experiencing a decline in their reading, analytical, and critical thinking skills. A viable solution to this issue is the implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in assignments. This instructional strategy not only addresses these challenges but also promotes enhanced learning outcomes and fosters de
9th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Writing-Essays
Graffiti Poem Project (Handout)
For this assignment, a student and their partner will create a graffiti-like mural devoted to one chosen theme from your poem. Their graffiti mural must contain the following things: ✓the theme drawn and colored to look like spray paint (written in 1 sentence showing full meaning on the back ✓two direct quotations pertaining to the theme (correctly cited) and more!Students have so much fun with this poetry project. Mix it up with colored pencils, crayons, watercolors or acrylics More Poetry L
3rd - 12th
Poetry, Visual Arts
"Brave New World" - A.I Resistant Projects/Ideas
IDEAL UNIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY STUDENTSChallenged by students who are dependent on AI/ChatGPT apps to write their papers? Frustrated of constantly checking for plagiarism?Many students are experiencing a decline in their reading, analytical, and critical thinking skills. A viable solution to this issue is the implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in assignments. This instructional strategy not only addresses these challenges but also promotes enhanced learning outcomes and fosters dee
9th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Visual Arts
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
+5
"Of Mice and Men" - A.I. Resistant Projects/Ideas
IDEAL UNIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY STUDENTSChallenged by students who are dependent on AI/ChatGPT apps to write their papers? Frustrated of constantly checking for plagiarism? Many students are experiencing a decline in their reading, analytical, and critical thinking skills. A viable solution to this issue is the implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in assignments. This instructional strategy not only addresses these challenges but also promotes enhanced learning outcomes and fosters
9th - 12th
Literature, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.3
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Painting: Ugly Color Geometric Shapes
Visual Arts/Painting: This comprehensive resource caters to all artistic skill levels, making it perfect for nurturing the talents and passions of young artists. Let the creative journey begin! This lesson focuses on color mixing and creating an interesting nonobjective design. Featured Artist: Frank Stella:Procedure: Create an interesting nonobjective design using freeform and/or geometric shapes. You may use symmetrical or asymmetrical balance and may or may not have a focal point.Sketch seve
4th - 12th
Art History, Visual Arts
"Night" - A.I. Resistant Projects/Ideas
IDEAL UNIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY STUDENTSChallenged by students who are dependent on AI/ChatGPT apps to write their papers? Frustrated of constantly checking for plagiarism? Many students are experiencing a decline in their reading, analytical, and critical thinking skills. A viable solution to this issue is the implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in assignments. This instructional strategy not only addresses these challenges but also promotes enhanced learning outcomes and fosters de
9th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Visual Arts
"To Kill a Mockingbird" - A.I. Resistant Project/Ideas
IDEAL UNIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY STUDENTSChallenged by students who are dependent on AI/ChatGPT apps to write their papers? Frustrated of constantly checking for plagiarism? Many students are experiencing a decline in their reading, analytical, and critical thinking skills. A viable solution to this issue is the implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in assignments. This instructional strategy not only addresses these challenges but also promotes enhanced learning outcomes and fosters
9th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Visual Arts
"Their Eyes Were Watching God" - A.I. Resistant Projects/Idea
IDEAL UNIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY STUDENTSChallenged by students who are dependent on AI/ChatGPT apps to write their papers? Frustrated of constantly checking for plagiarism?Many students are experiencing a decline in their reading, analytical, and critical thinking skills. A viable solution to this issue is the implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in assignments. This instructional strategy not only addresses these challenges but also promotes enhanced learning outcomes and fosters dee
9th - 12th
Literature, Novel Studies, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RL.11-12.1
, RL.11-12.2
, RL.11-12.3
+5
"Romeo and Juliet" A.I. Resistant Projects/Ideas
IDEAL UNIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY STUDENTSChallenged by students who are dependent on AI/ChatGPT apps to write their papers? Frustrated of constantly checking for plagiarism? Many students are experiencing a decline in their reading, analytical, and critical thinking skills. A viable solution to this issue is the implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in assignments. This instructional strategy not only addresses these challenges but also promotes enhanced learning outcomes and fosters de
9th - 12th
Literature, Writing
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
+5
"Heart of Darkness" Mapping the River Project (Handout)
This fun classroom activity has students pairing in or in groups to discuss key events, images, symbols, and motifs. Then deciding which theme(s) will provide the focus for your map. Then to elevate this assignment students include at least five key quotations, properly cited. I encourage students to make this project visually interesting (please, color, draw, trace…) TERMS OF USE Thank you for purchasing from my store. Please read the terms of use before distributing these materials Your purc
9th - 12th
Literature, Reading Strategies, Visual Arts
From Early Humans to Today (Handout)
This fun classroom history project is a visual art/history lesson for grades 5-12. May be light and informative/creative or extensive according to grade levels. Task: Think about the steps that humankind has taken in the development of society, from primitive people until today, from nomadic people to small settlements to big cities. Your assignment is to create a timeline for the development of the information noted below. Look up anthropological terms to help you create a flow chart of the
4th - 12th
Archaeology, Art History, Social Studies
Motif Journey, Paper, and Art Project
This is one of my favorite activities to assign as it involves writing and ART! The novel I assign this to is "Farming of Bones, but any novel or short story will work. What is a motif simple definition? Essential Meaning of motif. 1: something (such as an important idea or subject) that is repeated throughout a book, story, etc. 2: a single or repeated design or pattern (The wallpaper has a flower motif). TERMS OF USE Thank you for purchasing from my store. Please read the terms of use before
7th - 12th
Literature, Visual Arts, Writing
The Elmer's Glue Story 1940's project
This rainy day project is excellent to offer your students in grades 3-8.Students fill in elements of the short story about the invention of Elmer's Glue. Students fill in words from the word bank in the correct spaces in the story. Students learn how to build vocabulary, prior knowledge, inference and prediction. Vocabulary:Wooden, milk, adhesives, synthetic, orange, dairy, symbol, and a few more wordsThe second half is making amazing art!Break out your Elmer's White Glue, food coloring, and
7th - 10th
Art, Visual Arts, Writing
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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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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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