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Creative Thinking Skills: Holiday Lights
Carla Walk (M.Ed. Gifted Ed., Dyslexia Specialist)
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(3)
This class will guide students to transform the shape of a holiday light into something new and clever. It was originally created for gifted classroom, but all students can benefit from creative thinking. It is open to all students.
Class experience
US Grade 2 - 5
There are multiple ways to facilitate creativity with kids. I use two - SCAMPER and FFOE. Kids may choose different approaches. 1 The teacher will model the major concept of creative transformation with an instructional video. The example will be – This Is Not a Roll of Tape. 2 The teacher will expand those ideas by moving to a paper-Pencil version to model the process. 3 Students will examine the thinking prompt – a holiday light. They will expand the prompt to include their own...
This class is taught in English.
Students will use SCAMPER and FFOE strategies to challenge their thinking skills and creativity. Scenarios and prompts will set the stage for students to produce something new or transformed.
When not on Outschool, I’m currently a dyslexia specialist. I've taught for 35 years as a public-school teacher, 15 were spent in a self-contained, gifted classroom. My journey to teaching began at Marshall University in Huntington, WV. I studied Elementary Education and received a BA in that field. My graduate work was done at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. I earned a M.Ed. in Gifted Education. As a life-long learner, I keep returning to the role of student. I’m in year two of a two-year CALT program and look forward to being a Licensed Dyslexia Therapist. My love of books has guided many units and lessons over the years. It represents my passion and defines my belief that teaching children to read puts the world in their hands. My classroom book club is the hub of curiosity and connections. I live in South Texas with my husband and two dogs. We have three sons who are grown and busy on their own exciting journeys.
Homework Offered
Homework will not be assigned. The enrichment tasks and activities are optional.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
1 file available upon enrollmentA learner packet with picture prompts will be provided.
This session contains tasks that require flexible thinking. The process is much more important than the product as we are guiding students to think and create. Please review the description listed to make sure it’s a good fit for your student.
A learner packet will be provided.
Joined November, 2022
5.0
3reviews
Hello! My name is Ms. Walk and I love reading! I’ve been doing book clubs in my class, home, and coffee shops for many years. I always incorporate a concept scavenger hunt to broaden our understanding of the book, characters, and author. ...
Group Class
$11
per classMeets once
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
1-8 learners per class
