Creation Stations - Engaging the Primary Learner

$20.00

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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Description

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.

Additional information

Core Area	Creativity & Instructional Strategies, Differentiated Curriculum
Hours	1 Hour
Organization	TAGT
Grade Level	Elementary
Presenter	Ashleigh Murphey, Nancy Bryant
Course Content	Gifted, Instructional Strategies

1212 reviews for Creation Stations – Engaging the Primary Learner

Rated 5 out of 5

Samantha – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) – February 26, 2023

I love what they are selling – making children’s literature come to life.
Rated 5 out of 5

Kellena – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) – February 27, 2023

I love the values that are conveyed in each of the stories! Students need this so much.
Rated 5 out of 5

Thersa – PARMA CITY (verified owner) – February 28, 2023

I enjoyed the book talks and skills used to engage students. Thinking outside the box is often difficult and the activities and strategies given were very useful and relatable.
Rated 4 out of 5

Denise – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) – February 28, 2023

Great examples of using literature to support learning opportunities.
Rated 4 out of 5

Maricela – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) – March 1, 2023

I really liked how they tied in children’s literature and activities.
Rated 5 out of 5

Laura – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) – March 5, 2023

Love all the ideas with the different books!
Rated 5 out of 5

Summer – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) – March 9, 2023

Loved so many ideas that I can incorporate into the Kindergarten classroom!
Rated 5 out of 5

Jennifer – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) – March 10, 2023

I liked this course. It gave me new ideas on how to implement literature not only in ELAR but other courses as well.
Rated 4 out of 5

Olga – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) – March 13, 2023

It is very informative with great ideas.
Rated 4 out of 5

Blake – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) – March 13, 2023

I think the course was fine coming up with various different uses for children’s books. One suggestion would be fixing the audio as their was a large amount of cut out and loud pitches with the audio during the presentation. This did make it difficult to completely understand what was being said.