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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
19th Century Art 1800 - 1900 -Lecture Presentation with Teacher Notes
IDEAL FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY, HOMESCHOOL, OR CLASSROOM!Teacher lesson notes, vocabulary and assessments are included with this 45 slide lecture presentation. 19th Century Art - Romanticism, Realism, & ImpressionismThe Rococo style of art was created for the French Ruling class commissioned art to reflect their decadent lifestyle. Neo-classicism followed as society tried to reach back to a more ordered time. Some artists rejected the noble subject matter and balanced composition on Neo-Classicism.
8th - 12th
Art History, Visual Arts, Writing
Post Impression, Surrealism & Abstract -Lecture Presentation with Teacher Notes
IDEAL FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY, HOME SCHOOL AND FOR CLASSROOM CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, ART HISTORYUnit Overview During the last two decades of the 19th century some artists who has been associated with Impressionism began to find fault with it. They felt that this style sacrificed too much by trying to capture the momentary effects of sunlight on forms and colors. Creative individuals began to search for ways to set aside what they saw as limitations on their art. Writers in France, America, and Englan
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
Greek and Roman Art - Lecture Presentation
This unique lecture and sketchbook lesson(s) presentation has diverse uses for Greek and Roman history, art history, sketchbook classes and cultures classes. This presentation covers many topics, for example: Greek and Roman art birthplace of western civilization.Greek Art - Begins Western Civilization in 2000 BCEGeometric Period in art - repeating shapes/patterns found on pottery (pottery held food, beverages) drawn on pottery were designs, animals, people, games, accomplishmentsArchaic period:
8th - 12th
Art History, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
China Art - Lecture Presentation
This unique lecture and sketchbook lesson(s) presentation has diverse uses for Asian history, art history, sketchbook classes and cultures classes. China, one of the Oldest continuous culture in the world. Accomplishments being the Compass, paper, porcelain, wood block printing Chinese painting is documented in literature however no ancient paintings survived the earliest period of history. Lessons includes vocabulary, sketchbook activities. maps, early Chinese Art so-called "stone age art" dat
8th - 12th
Asian Studies, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
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
WWII Manzanar and Propaganda (Lecture Presentation)
This 43 slide presentation offers students an overview of Manzanar Internment Camp during WWII. The presentation begins with several propaganda posters and the purpose behind their publication. Propaganda for Japanese-American internment (1941–1944) was designed to justify the forced relocation of over 126,000 people, mostly citizens, by framing it as a necessary national security measure against sabotage. It fueled racism and validated the violation of civil rights by depicting Japanese Americ
8th - 12th
Novel Studies, U.S. History
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
"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
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
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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.
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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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