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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
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 the Americas - Lecture Presentation and Teacher Notes
Art of the Americas Proportion Unit Overview In this lesson students will explore how art developed in North and South America. Roughly 20 million people inhabited the Americas when the Europeans arrived. Over 2,000 groups had settled in different areas across the land. Each group developed a distinct live style that included buildings, and other sophisticated art forms. Pre-Columbian is the label given to the time period before Europeans traveled to the Americas. When the Europeans arrived ant
8th - 12th
Art History, Visual Arts, Writing
Japanese Art and Culture - Lecture Presentation with Teacher Notes
In this lesson (33 slides and 4 pages of teacher lesson/notes/a-g) students will explore the art and culture from Japan. In 594 CE distinct Japanese art began to develop with the building of wooden Buddhist temples. The golden era for Japanese art started in 784 CE with the Yamato-e and Ukiyo-e painting styles. Unit SummaryStudents will experience the art of Japan through the themes of Place, Seasons and Materials. Students will start by looking at a map of Japan. Students will begin by lookin
8th - 12th
Art History, Visual Arts, Writing
The Renaissance Art Perspective -Lecture Presentation with Teacher Lesson Notes
Perfect for students enrolled in Independent Study, Distance Learning or for your classroom.Renaissance Art - Perspective Unit Overview - Between the years 1500 and 1527 (sacking of Rome) saw a prodigious outpouring in Italy in all the visual arts. In Rome under the patronage of pope, Julius II, works of startling novelty by Raphael and Michelangelo were created. Unit Summary During the Renaissance many changes occurred in the way people viewed life and the world around them. How the de Medici
8th - 12th
Art History, Visual Arts, Writing
Egyptian Art - Lecture Presentation with Teacher Lesson Notes
Perfect for students enrolled in Independent Study, Distance Learning or for your classroom.Egyptian Art Value & Form Egyptian civilization was extraordinary in both its lavishness and longevity. The magnificent society lasted 3,000 years and left us some of the most iconic art. Students will be able to identify the expressive qualities of form and understand the use of value in artwork. Unit Overview Egyptian artists were guided by a strictly regulated set of standards. Originality was not all
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
African Art -Lecture Presentation with Teacher Lesson Notes
Unit Overview In this lesson students will explore the breath of African art history. We will explore links between the cultural significance of the art artifacts and the beliefs of each tribe. Further, students will gain understanding of the conditions of the native people when European explorers came to the content of Africa. The land and resources will be discussed with how this contributed to the art produced. Unit Summary The content of Africa is huge with different climates and tribes. Ea
8th - 12th
Art History, Visual Arts, Vocabulary
Prehistoric Art - Lecture Presentation with Teacher Lesson Notes
EXCELLENT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY STUDENTS AND FOR YOUR (ART AND WORLD CULTURES) CLASS!This Lecture Presentation coupled with a teacher lesson plan and notes will assist you in jump starting your unit. Included are essential, guiding, and foundational questions, vocabulary terms, a formative assessment, summative assessment suggestion, guided practice, and sketchbook drawing focusing on line and shape. Unit Overview In this unit students will explore prehistoric art. The urge to make art is as o
8th - 12th
Art History, Visual Arts, Writing
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 Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz (Lecture Presentation)
This lecture presentation highlights Alma Rose, an Auschwitz prisoner, who survived the prison camp due to being a musician who formed an orchestra. SLIDE EXCERPT: "The girl who processed me [at Auschwitz] asked where I came from, what my name was, how long I thought the war would last, and what I was doing before I was arrested. I will never know what prompted me to tell her that I played the cello and violin, her reaction was quite unexpected. That is fantastic,' she said, and she grabbed me.
6th - 12th
European History, Informational Text, U.S. History
British Literature Vocabulary List
British Literature Vocabulary - Seeking a supplemental word list?These vocabulary words were sourced from various novels; "Beowulf," "The Pardoner's Tale,” "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," "Morte d' Arthur,” Macbeth, “Murder on the Orient Express,” "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” “Frankenstein,” and “A Shocking Accident” While teaching British Literature, I used weekly this (A-Z) vocabulary list. I cut out each section to hand out to each of my students. Sections consisted of 10 to 20 wor
9th - 12th
Literature, Vocabulary
Introduction to Beowulf (Lecture Presentation)
This 33 page lecture presentation is filled with all the important points you will expect your students to know as they read through Beowulf.Topics to explore with your students are:Why study Beowulf?What we do know about Beowulf as the oldest surviving English poem. It’s written in Old English (or Anglo-Saxon), which is the basis for the language we speak today. This story was probably passed down orally for centuries before it was first written down.Important Terms to know such as Scop, Comit
6th - 11th
Literature, Poetry
Highlights of the Anglo-Saxon-Medieval Periods 449-1485 (Lecture Presentation)
Teaching the Anglo-Saxon and Medieval periods (449–1485) is essential to understand the foundations of English language, literature, and Western cultural identity. This era covers the roots of British society, featuring epic storytelling like Beowulf, the development of legal systems, the impact of the Norman Conquest, and the transition from oral tradition to Middle English. Literary Foundations: It introduces foundational literature including the heroic code in Beowulf, the Arthurian legends
4th - 9th
Ancient History, Informational Text, Literature
"Much Ado About Nothing" by William Shakespeare (Lecture Presentation)
The slide show (20 slides) gives your students a simpe background to one of Shakespeare's complex comedies. I recommend reading and viewing the film for the best understanding. Fun film! Fun comedy! Additional Shakespeare units, lecture presentations and supplementsCornell Note Taking (Presentation Lecture)"As You Like It" Passage Analysis (Handout)Hamlet - (Unit)"The Taming of the Shrew" UnitShakespeare Sonnet 55 and "The Fault in Our Stars" (Worksheet)"Macbeth" (Assessment Unit)" Macbeth": Tes
6th - 12th
Drama, Literature
All About Verbs (Lecture Presentation)
All About Verbs lecture presentation brings students together in your classroom as each student better understands the dynamics of VERBS! 37 slides all about verbs! The verb is about the noun Most verbs show actions and make equations Four principal part of the verb Regular Verbs Infinitive, present participle, past, past participle Irregular Verbs Auxiliary or helping verbs example -Transitive Verb - A transitive verb is an action verb that acts on a direct object. The harpo
6th - 12th
Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
"The Snows of Kilimanjaro" by Ernest Hemingway (Lecture Presentation)
Teaching " The Snows of Kilimanjaro" offers rich exploration of mortality, artistic integrity, regret over lost potential, and Hemingway's distinctive "Iceberg Theory", using the dying writer Harry's reflections to examine themes of wasted talent vs. comfort, complex relationships, and the symbolic quest for purity (the mountain peak) versus the decay of a wasted life. I always included a Hemingway novel in my literary rotation when I taught high school and independent/distant learning English.
8th - 12th
Close Reading, Short Stories, 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
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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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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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