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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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2D Studio Line and Texture Sketchbook-Lecture Presentation
EXCELLENT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY & CLASSROOMSKETCHBOOK ACTIVITIESChoose a drawing or painting that you like that is not overly complicated. In your sketchbook record the elements and principles of art you would like to use in creating your own version of this artwork. First identify at lease three elements of art. Then determine which principles of art you will use to organize each of the elements. Create a thumbnail sketch in your sketchbook, before you start to create your own version of this
8th - 12th
Art History, Visual Arts
Weaving Vocabulary
This handout is a great addition to your Art Unit. Weaving terminology is often limited to a few terms such as fiber, loom, skein, and yarn. There are so many more terms to reach your students! Warp - The vertical threads held in place on a loom that form the foundation of a fabric. Selvage - The sides of a weaving that run parallel to the warp threads Pile- Any threads that extend above the surface of the weaving. A total of 14 weaving terms! TERMS OF USE Thank you for purchasing from m
4th - 9th
Visual Arts, Vocabulary
Introducing Collage Art Terms - Get to know them!
PERFECT FOR YOUR INDEPENDENT STUDY STUDENTSUse this handout for introducing the Art of Collage!Students will better understand your directions when assigning a Collage 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, plea
4th - 11th
Visual Arts, Vocabulary
The Emotion of Color
This fun handout may be paired to several types of lessons.1. Studio Art, painting 2. Socio-emotional lectures 3. Counseling, career assessments 4. Creative writing 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 purchase
3rd - 9th
Informational Text, Social Emotional Learning, Visual Arts
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
"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
Trompe-L’oeil Drawing
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 creating a small, personal, miniature still life in pencil that shows high contrast and a wide range in value. PROCEDURE: • Select 3 – 5 objects to be mounted onto a piece of white board for observation. • The objects do not have to have a common theme, although doing so, will add t
8th - 12th
Art History, Informational Text, Visual Arts
"The Book Thief" - Max’s Sketch Book Project (Handout)
IDEAL UNIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY STUDENTSThis handout is a nice break from the intensity of this novel. This project will be composed of two parts: reflection writing and art. ● The reflection writing will be based upon (20) topics that are relevant to your reading in Night and The Book Thief. ● The art component may be visual art (sketches, collage, graphic design, decoupage, etc.) or poetry. You may decide to do a combination of poetry and art if you like. And a grading sheet! TERMS OF
9th - 12th
Literature, Visual Arts, Writing-Expository
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.3
, CCRA.W.4
+2
"The Book Thief" Poetry and Art Project (Handout)
IDEAL UNIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY STUDENTSPoetry and Art project: TASK #1: POETRY ● Find an inspirational, significant, or otherwise fabulous passage/quotation from pages the book ● Look for imagery, simile, personification, tone, etc. Using the same thematic idea or literary devices as the quotation you chose from the book, write your own poem. And More........ TASK #2: ART ● Find an inspirational, significant, or otherwise fabulous passage/quotation from the book. ● Look for imagery, si
8th - 12th
Literature, Poetry, Visual Arts
Fruit or Vegetable Study
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 drawing the cross-section of a piece of fruit or vegetable, from direct observation, using a colored drawing medium (colored pencil, oil crayons, chalk pastel, crayon). Featured Artist: Georgia O’Keeffe:This lesson includes an extensive visual arts vocabulary as noted below as well
9th - 12th
Art History, Informational Text, 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
Painting: Monochromatic Still Life
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 purchase an additional license at a discounted rate under "My Purchases" tab on Teachers Pay Teachers. Reproducing any part of this resource for more than one teacher, classro
8th - 12th
Other (Arts), 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
Optical Watercolor
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 creating a landscape image that incorporates an optical illusion using colored pencils and watercolor paint. Featured Artist: M.C. Escher, and Bridget RileyThis lesson includes a vocabulary list as noted below, with step-by-step directions/procedures and a materials list. VOCABULARY
8th - 12th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Pencil Imaginary Landscape
Learning® 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 creating an imaginary landscape that shows the illusion of depth on a two dimensional surface. This lesson includes valuable vocabulary to apply to this lesson: Atmospheric perspective: Effect of air and light on how an object is perceived by the viewer. The more air bet
8th - 12th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Pencil Reflective Self-Portrait
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 creating a self-portrait in a reflective object from direct observation, using pencil. Inspiration and Related Artist: M.C. Escher. This lesson includes vocabulary terminology, step by step process, and a materials list just like this one: Objects for your still life. 9”x 12” Brist
8th - 12th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Closet Study
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 drawing the inside of a closet, cabinet or drawer from direct observation, using a variety of charcoal (pencils, vine, compressed). This lesson includes step by step directions, vocabulary, and a materials list. This lesson has students experimenting with lots of charcoal! Reflectio
8th - 12th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Relief Drawing 3D Paper Sculpture
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! Description: Student’s observation skills will be tested in this project as they create a three-dimensional paper sculpture out of altered white paper on a white paper base then accurately interpret it as a two-dimensional drawing. Reflection:When finished, please utilize the extra time/space for student
8th - 12th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Animals Under the Microscope
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 creating a close-up drawing of an animal using oil pastels. Choose an animal you would like to examine up close. ● Once your animal choice has been approved, create at least three preliminary drawings exploring various compositions. ● Choose one of your preliminary drawings to work
8th - 12th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Charcoal Self Portrait
Charcoal Self Portrait - Beginning-Advanced drawing experience. This lesson focuses on creating a self-portrait using a grid and finishing in charcoal. Vocabulary, procedure (step-by-step) and a materials list included. Reflection:When finished, please utilize the extra time/space for students to write-up a reflection addressing the seven elements of art are line, shape, space, value, form, texture, and color. These elements are the building blocks of art, and artists use them to create visual
8th - 12th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts
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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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