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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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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
The Hero's Journey (Lecture Presentation)
This Hero's Journey 30 page Lecture Presentation provides students with a delightful understanding of a Hero's Journey! Simple and concise with critical thinking discussion questions. Students, grades 4-12, like this one! What's inside? The Departure:Call to Adventure: How does the character receive the call to adventure? Refusal of the Call: Does the character accept the call immediately? Answering the Call: What motivates the character to accept the call? Supernatural Aid: Who or wha
3rd - 12th
Informational Text, Literature, Novel Studies
Cornell Note Taking (Lecture Presentation)
Nicely laid out for students to copy onto their own Cornell note template. Used for all grades, easily adaptable with visuals and examples. An excellent resource for independent study, homeschoolers, resource teachers, alternative education, or counseling/life skills instructors.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
4th - 12th
Writing
What Does Learning Math Have To Do With My Job? (Lecture Presentation)
Have you encountered students who claim they won't need to know algebra or use algebra in the post high school career? This simple 15 slide presentation is a reminder of how many day-to-day uses people in various careers utilize math. One fun activity is to assign students to come up with 3-5 careers that utilize and math and how math is used under their chosen career scenarios.My other links to math terminology supplementsHow to Study for a Math Test (Handout)What Does Learning Math Have To D
2nd - 12th
Applied Math, Informational Text
What is Text Structure? (Lecture Presentation updated)
In this 30 slide Lecture Presentation students will learn how information in a passage is organized. There are seven common patterns. Included are visual examples, short "signal words" (vocabulary cues) and short passage examples. Description Problem and Solution Compare and Contrast Cause and Effect Chronological Sequence / Process Spatial / Descriptive EAMPLE:Cause-EffectThe text explains why or how something happened. Don’t confuse with chronological and won’t have a beginning, middle, and en
4th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.9-10.3
What is Mythology? (Lecture Presentation)
This 28 slide lecture presentation will work well as a "starter" of your Mythology Unit. Slide topics include: Are Myths True? Science behind Mythology World of Words: myth/mythos Why do we continue to tell ancient myths? Differences between: Myth, Folklore, Legend and Fable Who wrote the first myths? Modern/Civic Myths 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
4th - 12th
Close Reading, Informational Text
27 Literary Terms (Lecture Presentation)
This presentation explains all 27 literary vocabulary definitions (A through U).A simple presentation that outlines vocabulary and definitions for students to take 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 teacher. If you wish to photocopy and/or digitally share any resource with another teacher, please purc
4th - 12th
Informational Text, Vocabulary
Book Report Guide and Tips (Lecture Presentation)
Book Report help - this (lecture notes) will guide your students towards writing a comprehensive book report - not a book summary.16 slides include reminders to report on CharactersPlotTemeSettingQuotesSequence of eventsConflict and ResolutionAnalysis and more!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 y
4th - 12th
Literature
The Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses (Lecture Presentation)
The colorful and informative slide presentation is a nice addition to a teachers' Mythology Unit. (30 slides in this one!) Use it over and over again!
4th - 12th
Informational Text, Other (ELA)
Inferences (Lecture Notes)
Teaching inferencing is crucial because it's a fundamental skill for reading comprehension and critical thinking.It allows students to go beyond the literal meaning of text, understand implied information, and make informed judgments.This skill extends beyond reading, impacting how students interpret information and make decisions in various aspects of life. This 6 slide powerpoint will give you the jumpstart you need to get this lesson started with your students. TERMS OF USE Thank you for purc
4th - 12th
Close Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.4
+7
Determining Central/Main Ideas (Lecture Notes)
Determining Central/Main Ideas in Nonfiction • Nonfiction works develop central ideas through the use of supporting details. • A central idea is a key point the author wants to make. • All the details in the text develop and support the central idea by: • Proving it • Explaining it • Illustrating it • Giving further details This 9 slide presentation thoroughly explains central and main ideas in non-fiction literature. Included:Determining Central IdeasThe Role of the ParagraphCentral Ideaetc...T
4th - 12th
Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.9-10.1
, RI.9-10.2
, RI.9-10.3
+7
Theme: The Search for Meaning (Lecture Notes)
This short presentation will give your students a quick lesson on Theme - The Search for Meaning. Starting with a short explanation: Theme: Life lesson, meaning, moral, or message about life or human nature that is communicated by a literary work. In other words… Theme is what the story teaches readers. This presentation contains 11 smart slides with a short story for students to utilize as a practice lesson after a lecture has concluded. TERMS OF USE Thank you for purchasing from my store.
3rd - 12th
Close Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
Reading and Evaluating Arguments (Lecture Notes)
You will find this Lecture Presentation a delight when starting your evaluating argument unit with your students! This 18 slide explanation will kickstart understanding and practice. By understanding the structure of arguments, identifying premises, conclusions, and evidence, and recognizing potential flaws in reasoning, students can become more discerning consumers of information and more effective communicators themselves. TERMS OF USE Thank you for purchasing from my store. Please read the te
4th - 12th
Close Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
Author's Purpose (Lecture Notes)
“Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose” This 5 slide powerpoint supports your lessons and the Author's Purpose worksheet. 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 s
4th - 12th
Close Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
Connotation and Denotation (Lecture Notes)
Simple and direct 8 slide presentation with sentence samples! A great introduction before paper and pen practice! 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
4th - 12th
Close Reading, Writing
CCSS
RI.9-10.4
The Sword in the Stone (Lecture Notes)
A nine-slide presentation of "The Sword in the Stone" from Le Morte D' Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory. A quick introduction to any King Arthur novel, or short story. Covers the birth of Arthur, protection of the heir, Merline's advice, and a lot more! 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 p
4th - 12th
Drama, Other (ELA), Reading
Sparkling Verbs - (Lecture Notes)
This delightful and comprehensive (lecture) teaches students of all levels how to utilize verbs in their creative writing, sentence construction, and reading! FeaturedSensory verbs, Positive emotional verbs, Negative emotional verbs, Strong action verbs- transitive and intransitive, and Onomatopoeic words that express a sound, so they’re a sub-segment of sensory verbs. An excellent resource for teachers in a classroom setting, independent study, home school, or alternative education settings.TER
4th - 12th
Grammar, Writing
Expository Writing: The “How and Why” of Writing (Lecture Notes)
This 24 slide presentation is an introduction explaining what is expository writing, with outline samples, topic samples, and how it is different from other essay genres, such as expository writing does not tell a story or expository writing does not persuade a reader but only gives facts and reasons. This comprehensive lecture further explains to students what expository writing needs such as: One topic Reasons supporting that topic Details supporting the reasons A conclusion re-stating the r
4th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
The French and Indian War (Lecture Presentation)
While you are in your colonialism unit, you may wish to supplement your lessons with this google slide powerpoint (15 slides) that outlines and offers an over view of: Terms and names Rivals William Pitt Treaty of Paris Small pox Proclamation of 1763 and many more "highlights" After viewing this powerpoint overview your students will be able to answer the following questions. Why were the French in North America?What caused the French and Indian War?What attributed to the deadly spread of small
4th - 12th
Close Reading, Social Studies, U.S. History
Introductions and Conclusions - detailed lesson with tips for all writers
Independent Study, Home School, Resource, ESL, and general English courses Detailed PowerPoint noting what to do and what NOT to do with lots of samples. Each slide addressing: The placeholder introduction, The restated question introduction, The Webster’s Dictionary introduction, The “dawn of man” or plot summary introduction, and more! If my store's products are aligning with your teaching/learning philosophy and goals please let me know!BlessingsKay
4th - 12th
Informational Text, 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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