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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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. Shelley – MARION CITY (verified owner) –

    I liked all the example of picture books and how each one is used to teach different concepts.

  2. Heather – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –

    Great references to children’s literature that can be used with all students in the clasroom to emphasize creativity and imagination.

  3. Patricia – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –

    I enjoyed learning so many creative ideas connected to reading.

  4. Tiffany – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –

    great

  5. Lana – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –

    I really liked this course and already have lots of ideas on how to utilize what they covered in the library and classroom.

  6. Angelina – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –

    This course was helpful in finding ways to use children’s literature to help students with their critical thinking skills. I did find that it seemed more geared towards elementary students, but I am already thinking of ways to make it work for my high school students.

  7. Jennifer – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –

    Excellent ideas

  8. Cassandra – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –

    I liked it.

  9. Veronica – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) (verified owner) –

    This course gives great literature examples and strategies for each.

  10. Dale – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –

    The introduction to the various children’s literature was nice. It was difficult to see the “factors” that differentiate GT from Regular.

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