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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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Sentence Crushers - 15 Crushing Lessons!
15 individual (100 pages in total) Supplemental Sentence Writing Exercises for Grades 3-8, Beginning writers, ESL, Independent Study, Home School and Classroom. I have utilized these supplements as a refresher for high schoolers too! ● ABC Alphabetize Sentence - 1 page ● A Metaphor on How Sentences Work - presentation 46 pages ● Analytical Sentence Starters - 7 pages ● Before You Begin…. Writing Your Essay - 12 pages ● Commonly Misused Words - 7 pages ● Kinds of Sentences - 2 pages ● Four Gra
3rd - 10th
Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing
Comic Book-Thor the Superhero
This engaging comic book hero handout pulls students in right away with an overview of Thor's origins, Creation (Thor was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and is based on the "thunder god" of Norse Mythology, the Character Evolution, then the characters Power and Abilities. After students complete their reading, they are directed to answer several questions. For example:1. How is the comic book superhero Thor different than the original Norse god? Explain. 2. Do you think Thor
3rd - 10th
Informational Text, Short Stories, Writing
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
Navajo- An Uncrackable Code
During World War II a select group of Navajo was enlisted by the U.S. Marines to develop a secret code that the Japanese could not decipher. The code makers faced a number of problems, including the fact that many military words had no equivalent in Navajo. The code talkers had to give new names to these things, using familiar words instead of the technical terms. For example, a battleship was lo-tse in Navajo. Literally translated it meant "whale." This fun Native American supplement has stude
3rd - 7th
Close Reading, Native Americans, Writing
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
Diamante and Dichotomy Diamante Poetry formula (Handout)
Students love this!Diamante is the Italian word for diamond The diamante poem presents an image of an object, person, or idea. The dichotomy diamante poem starts out with one theme and then begins to move toward an opposite theme. A diamante is similar to a cinquain, but it has seven lines. Diamante poems have the shape of a diamond. The first line is one noun. The second line is two adjectives. Have fun with this handout as it visually explains in simple terms and demonstration how students d
3rd - 12th
Informational Text, Poetry, Writing
Book Report Recipe Poster
Here is a fun handout for all grades, but in particular, elementary grades! It's the fun and update "Recipe Book Report" visual. What makes this one one measurement different is the following: • 1/2 cup of opinion Tell what you liked and did not like about the book I placed my handout on my writing wall and incorporated it into a slide show piece as part of a lecture presentation. TERMS OF USE Thank you for purchasing from my store. Please read the terms of use before distributing these material
3rd - 9th
Informational Text, Reading Strategies, Writing
Folktale and Pop Culture - American Trivia Quiz
This fun trivia quiz is built around the fictional American Cowboy. Sample: The protagonist of the “Toy Story” franchise Answer: Sheriff Woody Word Bank Quick Draw McGraw Red Ryder Lone Ranger Hopalong Cassidy Zorro Shane Pecos Bill Cisco Kid Tom Mix Nine match-up questions for students to study or research and match-up. 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
3rd - 8th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Writing
Types of Figurative Language and FUN Mini Lessons (Worksheet)
This Mini Lesson unit is filled with surprises and fun writing exercises! First, students are taught about the types of Figurative Language such as Example: His feet are as big as boats. Feet and boats are being compared. Metaphor states that one thing is something else. It is a comparison, but does NOT use like or as to make the comparison. Example: Her hair is silk. Hair and silk are being compared. Then the first "mini lesson"is to decide whether each sentence contains a simile or a
3rd - 9th
Close Reading, Sight Words, Writing
300 Words Most Frequently Misspelled (Handout)
Middle/High School word list for students to memorize, practice, and insert into their writing exercises.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 Purchase
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.6
Tongue Twisters (Handout)
Tongue Twisters galore! (3 pages - 50 twisters!)More Poetry Links Listed in my StorePoetry with Novel ConnectionsAutobiographical Vignettes - "House on Mango Street" HandoutThe Hero's Journey Annotation/Notes (Handout)Collected Poems-An Anthology (Handout)Literary Valentine Assignment (Handout)Poetry Explication (Worksheet)Poppies for Remembrance and Commemoration (Handout and Craft Project)Classroom Poetry Composition Project (Handout)"The Book Thief" Poetry and Art Project (Handout)Graffiti Po
3rd - 12th
Poetry, Reading
"The Fault In Our Stars" The Giveaway Ad Project
In The Fault in Our Stars, Hazel and Augustus write a funny, but thoughtful giveaway ad for her old backyard swing set. Now it is the students turn! Results are amazing, funny, endearing, and insightful! The Assignment Write a similarly funny and thoughtful giveaway ad for an object in your house. Be creative and appeal to emotions. Use a separate sheet of paper if you need more space. TERMS OF USE Thank you for purchasing from my store. Please read the terms of use before distributing these
3rd - 12th
Creative Writing, Informational Text, Writing
"Clan of the Cave Bear" Short Story passage
This short story passage/excerpt from Clan of the Cave Bear highlights passages from the story and highlights vocabulary with a vocabulary lesson and answer document.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 purchas
3rd - 9th
Close Reading, Short Stories, Writing
“The Labyrinthine City" Short Story Passage (Handout)
This short story excerpt/passage from “The Labyrinthine City of Fez” highlights passages from the story and highlights vocabulary with a vocabulary lesson and answer document.Students are directed to refine their understanding by examining the shades of meaning the words have in the following excerpt from “The Labyrinthine City of Fez” 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-te
3rd - 9th
Close Reading, Short Stories, Writing
"Salmon Run" Short Story passage
This short story excerpt/passage from Salmon Run highlights passages from the story and highlights vocabulary with a vocab lesson and answer document.Students are directed to refine their understanding by examining the shades of meaning the words have in the following excerpt from Salmon RunTERMS 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,
3rd - 9th
Close Reading, Short Stories, Writing
"The Surround" Short Story passage (Handout)
This short story passage/excerpt will engage students in an adventure story while enhancing their vocabulary with a sentence vocabulary lesson at the end.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 additio
3rd - 8th
Close Reading, Short Stories, Writing
Figurative Language and Poetic Devices (Handout)
Here is your comprehensive list of figurative language terms and poetic device terms at your fingertips! More Poetry Links Listed in my StorePoetry with Novel ConnectionsAutobiographical Vignettes - "House on Mango Street" HandoutThe Hero's Journey Annotation/Notes (Handout)Collected Poems-An Anthology (Handout)Literary Valentine Assignment (Handout)Poetry Explication (Worksheet)Poppies for Remembrance and Commemoration (Handout and Craft Project)Classroom Poetry Composition Project (Handout)"Th
3rd - 12th
Poetry, Vocabulary
Denotative and Connotative Vocabulary Assessment with key
Denotative and Connotative Vocabulary Assessment for grade/levels 3-6. 20 questions that may be broken up into 2 sets of 10 questions and a key. The introduction is a reminder about denotative and connotative vocabulary and then students get to work under BrainWork!RemindersDenotative meaning refers to the dictionary definition of a word.Connotative meaning refers to the emotional or cultural associations connected to a word.Denotative and connotative meanings can vary depending on the context.
3rd - 8th
Close Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.R.10
+1
Writing Terminology Vocabulary Assessment
Writing Vocabulary Assessment Below is a sample list of writing terms that students will begin to define. As they progress through your English, History, Science, Math and Elective courses, students will begin expanding on the use of these terms. Let’s get started with an example. Remember SIMPLEST TERMS Term Define in simplest terms Analyze Break the subject (an object, event, or concept) down into parts, and explain the various parts. And 17 m
3rd - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Vocabulary
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
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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.
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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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