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Summer Sessions - Sparking Imagination and Critical Thinking With Picture Books!
Ms. Kuster - Gifted Education Specialist
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(9)
Harness the power of picture books to push children's creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. This class guides K-1 students to think differently using divergent, convergent, evaluative, and visual/spatial thinking strategies.
Class experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 2
Join me for an exciting 8-week summer enrichment club where your child will journey into a world of creativity, exploration, and learning, with each session offering a mix of hands-on exploration, creative activities, and story-centered learning. In this club, we'll: 📚 Use captivating picture books as springboards for creative thinking 📚 Go beyond the story to explore new ideas and perspectives 📚 Engage in fun activities that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving 📚 Strengthen...
1. Develop critical thinking skills through analyzing and interpreting story elements. 2. Enhance creativity by engaging in imaginative activities inspired by picture book themes. 3. Strengthen problem-solving abilities by tackling challenges presented in story-based scenarios. 4. Improve communication skills through discussions and collaborative activities with peers.
I have over 20 years of experience in education, specializing in gifted education, providing a solid foundation for teaching creative and logical skills.
If supplies are needed, I will let you know at least one week in advance of the session.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Some of the picture books we will use in class: The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear by Don and Audrey Wood Can I Have a Stegosaurus, Mom? Can I? Please!? by Lois G. Grambling When a Line Bends, a Shape Begins by Rhonda Growler. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin, Jr. How Will We Get to the Beach? by Brigitte Luciani and Eve Tharlet Curious George’s ABCs by H.A. Rey Ten Black Dots by Donald Crews
Some of the picture books we will use in class: The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear by Don and Audrey Wood Can I Have a Stegosaurus, Mom? Can I? Please!? by Lois G. Grambling When a Line Bends, a Shape Begins by Rhonda Growler. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin, Jr. How Will We Get to the Beach? by Brigitte Luciani and Eve Tharlet Curious George’s ABCs by H.A. Rey Ten Black Dots by Donald Crews
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(9)
After spending more than twenty years in the education field, earning a master's degree, and getting a specialized endorsement in gifted education, I've figured out what works in the classroom. As a certified teacher, my focus is on understanding...
Group Class
$13
weekly or $104 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
1-4 learners per class
