Creation Stations – Engaging the Primary Learner

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Presenter: Ashleigh Murphy &; Nancy Bryant, Katy ISD
Core Area: Creativity & Instruction, Differentiated Curriculum
Grade Level: Elementary
Hours: 1

Are you ready to create an out-of-the-box literature program? Using children’s books in the classroom isn’t just a good way to increase vocabulary and teach literacy. There are other ideas that can be taught through literature too

The course “Creation Stations: Engaging the Primary G/T Learner,” will teach you how to create a literature program that will help students engage in creative thinking, critical thinking, and communication skills.

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Let primary students amaze you with creativity and critical thinking skills. Discover great resources that are probably already in the school library to help you explore results-based thinking. Come with an open mind, willing hands, and a loving heart for the littlest learners!

In this course, participants will use children’s literature to help primary learners: 

  • Engage in creative thinking, critical thinking, and communication skills
  • Better understand acceptance and individuality
  • Practice problem-solving
  • Develop visual and spatial thinking skills

Presenter Bio

Ashleigh Murphey is a Gifted and Talented teacher in Katy ISD at Rylander Elementary. She earned a Bachelors of Science in Education specializing in English as a Second Language and Gifted & Talented education from Baylor University. Then she continued her education at Vanderbilt-Peabody University where she earned a Masters of Education specializing in Gifted & Talented education. Murphey started her teaching career in Australia for two years and then moved to Vietnam for one year. Since her international school experience, she has been teaching in Katy ISD for five years 

Nancy Bryant is a graduate of the University of Houston and has been teaching in gifted education for over 20 years. Her experience includes AP/GT English for 11th and 12th grades, 9th grade Pre-AP/GT English, and Challenge (Gifted Pull-Out program) for grades K-5. Bryant currently holds teaching certifications in English/Language Arts, Elementary EC-4, and the TEA Gifted and Talented endorsement. She loves working with students of all ages, and it is her goal to always challenge them to reach their full potential, both socially and academically.
 

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1212 reviews for Creation Stations – Engaging the Primary Learner

  1. Brenda – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –

    I loved the course. I loved that the presenters so freely shared many, many examples of children’s lit and activities to go with the books.

  2. Janice – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –

    Good resources and strategies to aid students learning and experiences.

  3. Michelle – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –

    Love all the ways you can use the literature. It is more than just reading a book to read a book. Each book can be used to teach something important.

  4. Lisa – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –

    Great for classroom use

  5. David – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –

    Great ideas using books to take the creativity out of the students.

  6. Kendra – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –

    I loved all the books that were shared along with the activities.

  7. Irisema – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –

    Great ideas on how to use literature in the classroom to help my students.

  8. Megan – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –

    I liked this course and seeing the books they use in the classroom.

  9. Rosalinda – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –

    Good ways for reading teachers to select books that go together to allow creativity in the class

  10. Emily – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) (verified owner) –

    I liked how it gave ideas on how to use different books, some of which I’m already using in the classroom.

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