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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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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
Word Skills (10) Literary and Linguistic Device Practice Units with Key
Bundle contents is designed for grades 7-9 This bundle contains 10 lessons/exercises for students to practice for their literary vocabulary, standardized tests or quizzes or for their English language assessments. You may consider utilizing one unit each month (10 months worth of literary device assessment/test preparation) OR to prepare students for their 2nd semester standardized assessments, utilize all 10 units in one semester prepping students twice a month.These excellent supplements add
7th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Vocabulary
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
Julius Caesar (Unit)
This concentrated unit contains all the materials independent study/distance learning students need to complete their Julius Caesar/Shakespeare unit.Teachers and parents are appreciative of Shakespeare's (Julius Caesar) materials in one easy to navigate packet which is easy to pull out specific assignments to utilize as (supplements) to a teachers unit. Or to utilize the whole unit! This unit is CA (a-g). A total of 57 pages that includes:Biography Personal Life The Globe Theater Theatrical
8th - 12th
Drama, Literature, Writing
"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe (Unit)
IDEAL FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY AND CLASSROOM!Teachers may pick and choose from the varied assignments or instruct all 5 sections as students read. This unit includes the full narrative poem "The Raven." Includes the following assignments:Comprehension Questions for “The Raven” (10 questions)Directions: Answer each question below in the space provided. 1. List three verbs that show what the poem’s narrator is doing in the first stanza. 2. The narrator of the poem is sad because his lost love is d
7th - 12th
Literature, Poetry, Writing
Advanced Time Transition Words- Sequential Information - Worksheets
Advanced Time Transition Words- Sequential Information Middle School, High School, Independent Study, Home School INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED WRITERS NEED THIS! This lesson packet will assist your students in sentence writing, vocabulary, paragraph writing, essay writing, and public speaking / speech and debate 7 lessons explaining advanced sequential (58) vocabulary terms giving your students the extra vocabulary edge in building comprehensive and concise sentences and in public speaking - Speech
7th - 12th
Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing
"The Taming of the Shrew" (Unit)
This 17 page units includes: William Shakespeare short biography http://www.history.com/topics/british-history/william-shakespeare/print ●Childhood and Family Life ●Lost Years and Early Career ●Plays and Poems ●Legacy Taming of the Shrew Quickwrite (5 important questions to analyze) Example: How have women’s roles changed throughout history? What is a man’s role today? Woman’s role? Web Research Template All (Acts I-V) Response, Quotation and Discussion Question Analytical questions and Quo
7th - 12th
Drama, Literature, Writing
"Huckleberry Finn" Chapter Response Questions and Chapter Quizzes
PERFECT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY OR DISTANCE LEARNING STUDENTS"Huckleberry Finn" Part 1: All 43 chapters- (53 response questions) Part 2: Reading Quiz (Ch. 4‐ 7) - 6 multiple choice questions Part 3: Full text comprehension (15) multiple choice questions Teachers have divided these assignments into three sections as students read the novel over time.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 f
7th - 11th
Novel Studies, Short Stories, Writing
The United States in 1910-1919
This 6 page worksheet/handout supplies your students with information what the United States was like back in 1910-1919. Lists of:Popular Books Popular Entertainers Popular Movies Fashions Fads - many moreAnother page of Famous Firsts such as.... . . electric self-starting for cars from General Motors . . . Indianapolis 500 automobile race . . . identification of vitamins . . . aircraft takeoff from the deck of a ship . . . senators elected by popular vote . . . income tax . . . wireles
6th - 11th
Close Reading, U.S. History, Writing
Life in the American Colonies
Colonial Life Since you may be reading to your class or group of students several selections from Colonial times, this guide will give you an overview of everyday life in the colonies. Life in the American colonies was different from the way we live today. The towns in the colonies began simply as wilderness outposts but soon grew into thriving cities. This brought many changes for the colonists. 50 Colonial Life questions following (the 11 page reading) with answers! I enjoyed utilizing this
4th - 10th
Close Reading, Informational Text, U.S. History
The Sixteenth and Seventeenth Amendments - passage and questions
This handout is a short and understandable explanation of the 16th ad 17th Amendment frame, with questions for further understanding. My students kept their handout in their binder as a reference as the class went through all of the amendments. Open book quiz notes! 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 teache
6th - 11th
Close Reading, Government, Informational Text
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
Annotated Bibliographies (Lecture Presentation)
This lecture presentation is a short 11 slide lesson on how to format a written bibliography assignment starting with a list of sources (books, journals, websites, periodicals, etc.) one has used for researching a topic. Sometimes called "references" or "works cited" depending on the style format you are using usually just includes the information about the source (i.e., the author, title, publisher, etc.) AND learning that an annotation is a summary and/or evaluation of the source annotated
8th - 12th
Informational Text, Literature, Writing
" The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry - Analysis
O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi" is taught to middle school through high school highlight themes of selfless love, sacrifice, and the idea that true wealth lies in relationships rather than material possessions. The story demonstrates that the value of a gift is found in the love and sacrifice of the giver. This lesson contains the full short story, 5 critical analysis questions, including the question asking students what the (moral) of the story is, with comprehensive answers outlining specif
6th - 12th
Reading, Short Stories, Writing
"The Lady, or the Tiger" by Frank Stockton -Short Story Analysis
"The Lady, or the Tiger?" by Frank R. Stockton is taught to promote critical thinking, analyze complex human emotions (jealousy, love, altruism), and explore themes of justice, consequence, and free will. Its famous cliffhanger ending forces students to engage in argumentative writing and debate, using evidence to justify their interpretation of human behavior. This lesson contains the full short story with 5 critical thinking questions asking students to point out the various literary devices w
7th - 12th
Close Reading, Short Stories, Writing
"The Cat" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman - Short Story Analysis
IDEAL FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY AND FOR CLASSROOM LESSONSThis short story is a masterful depiction of survival, companionship, and emotional nuance without sentimentality. The story provides a stark, realistic look at the bond between a lonely, struggling man and a resilient, isolated feline during a harsh winter, offering deep insights into human-animal relationships and regional New England life. The story serves as a compelling study of empathy and the unspoken bond between a person and a pet, o
6th - 10th
Close Reading, Short Stories, Writing
"The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe -Short Story Analysis
IDEAL FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY AND CLASSROOM!Edgar Allan Poe wrote "The Tell-Tale Heart" (1843) to demonstrate his theory of "unity of effect," where every element of a short story contributes to a single, intense emotional impact—in this case, suspense-filled horror and madness. The story explores psychological guilt, paranoia, and the irrationality of the human mind. TASK: To read this short story while annotating noting the following bullet points. There are 8 response questions with answers t
6th - 11th
Reading, Short Stories, Writing
The Holocaust Vocabulary
The perfect pairing to your WWII and Holocaust unit. (20) Vocabulary words! Students appreciate this handout as they dive deeper into literature (articles) and novels. This list of vocabulary also assist students with their essay and research projects and understanding how to use the terms correctly. IDEAL UNIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY STUDENTSTERMS 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-
8th - 12th
U.S. History, Vocabulary, World History
"Atalanta" by Thomas Bulfinch - Mythology Analysis
IDEAL FOR INDEPENDENT STUDYAtalanta could outrun every man in Greece, and she had a rule: anyone who wanted to marry her had to beat her in a footrace. Lose, and you paid with your life. Suitor after suitor tried and failed, but that didn't stop new challengers from lining up. This short story is ideal for middle school and even 9th graders while learning about (Heroes and Quests.) Following the short story are 8 response questions for students to analyze and answer. Answer key included. TERMS
6th - 10th
Reading, Short Stories, Writing
"Cadmus" by Thomas Bulfinch- Mythology Short Story Analysis
IDEAL FOR INDEPENDENT STUDYTeaching about Cadmus is essential because he bridges Greek mythology with historical reality as the Phoenician prince who founded Thebes, introduced the alphabet, and established crucial cultural links between the East and West. His story highlights themes of bravery, urban civilization, and the intellectual impact of writing. This short story lesson, with the short story and 7 response questions with answers, introduces students to Cadmus and his search for his siste
6th - 10th
Reading, Short Stories, 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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