Where is it:

The top of the screen

What it is: 

The top row with File, Edit, Image, Layer, etc.

I can statements:

• • I can open, save, and export files.

  • I can access Photoshop commands like filters, adjustments, and help.

Where is it:

Below the menu bar

What it is: 

Changes depending on the tool you select.

I can statements:

• • I can change brush size, opacity, and shape.

  • I can adjust tool settings to fit my project needs.

Where is it:

Left side of the Canvas - Workspace

What it is: 

All the main tools for editing, drawing, and selecting.

I can statements:

• • I can select and move objects in my image.

  • I can draw, erase, or clone parts of an image.

  • I can type text and add shapes to my project.

Where is it:

The Canvas - Center - Workspace

What it is: 

The area where your image appears and edits happen.

I can statements:

• • I can zoom in and out to see details.

  • I can pan and navigate to different areas of my project.

Where is it:

To the right of the Canvas - Workspace

What it is: 

• Sections that help you manage layers, colors, brushes, and history.

• Allows you to customize the work space

I can statements:

• • I can organize my work using layers.

  • I can adjust colors, brightness, and contrast.

  • I can undo mistakes using the History panel.

  • I can arrange panels to work faster.

  • I can collapse or expand panels when I need more space.

Where is it:

Part of Panels - To the right of the Canvas - Workspace.

What it is: 

Stacked “sheets” that hold different parts of your image.

I can statements:

• • I can work on one part of an image without changing others.

  • I can move, hide, or delete layers to improve my design.

Where is it:

At the bottom of the screen

What it is: 

Shows information like zoom level, file size, and color mode.

I can statements:

• • I can check my zoom level and image size.

  • I can confirm my color mode before printing or sharing.

• • Cheat Sheets: shortcuts, tools, and common workflows

  • Tutorials: step-by-step guides for beginners to advanced

  • Video Demos: showing tools in action, How to videos

  • PDF Guides / Quick Reference: printable for offline study

  • Tips & Tricks: Hidden Features / Hacks – e.g., clipping masks, smart objects, blending options 

• Video Demos: showing tools in action, How to videos, Step by Step guides for beginners to advanced.

• Mini Challenges: quick exercises for practice

• Before & After Examples: show transformation possibilities

• PDF Directions: Step by Step guides for beginners to advanced.

• PSD

• JPEG

• PNG

• TIFF

• RAW

• Web vs rint 

• Layers

• Masks

• Raster vs Vector

• Opacity

• Resolution

• More

• • Tools & Basics

  • Layers & Editing

  • Colors & Effects

  • File Management

  • Troubleshooting

  • Tips & Shortcuts

  • Project & Creative Questions