Creativity & Critical Thinking by Melissa Saphos

Creativity & Critical Thinking by Melissa Saphos https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0 How Does it Look? en-us 2020-07-16 07:01:46 UTC 2024-05-23 12:19:05 UTC hello@padlet.com HUGE APOLOGIES, FRIENDS! msaphos1 https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656275893 I neglected to click one, tiny button and make the padlet public.
#graceandgrowth]]> 2020-07-16 18:44:51 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656275893 Dawn Brooker Magnolia ISD https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656283018 Critical thinking looks like...]]> 2020-07-16 18:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656283018 Elvia Skriver Centerville ISD https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656283389 Creative students, they had to work together to form this. In the process, some ideas were dropped while others were implemented. They had to think and decide.]]> 2020-07-16 18:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656283389 Tonya Barrentine Buffalo ISD barrentinetd https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656283571 I taught Pre-K before my current position and let me tell you there are so many opportunities to have those children express their creativity through the centers you present to them. I would have sensory bins, crafts stations where they were in charge of the outcome. Shaving cream on the desk was the best!]]> 2020-07-16 18:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656283571 Charles Marik Somerville ISD https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656283597 Rendition of a creative classroom.]]> 2020-07-16 18:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656283597 Meagan Bellinoski Shepherd ISD mbellinoski https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656284122 I think that how creative kids will be for you as their teacher is going to stem from how inspired and encouraged and supported they feel doing so in your classroom space. This picture looks to me like someone very creative put it together with hopes of inspiring and fostering that creativity in their students. I love the flexible seating, I think the colorfulness is a good plus, I love that it looks like there are separate places devoted to different types or avenues of creative thinking in this space. ]]> 2020-07-16 18:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656284122 Creativity Looks Like... (by Renee Bull) https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656284419 Students using what's in them and what they've learned to create something meaningful.

]]> 2020-07-16 18:56:46 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656284419 Creativity kroseberry2 https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656285026 This quote says a lot in so little. If we do not cultivate a child's creativity when they are younger and teach them that it is okay to use it. They will end up pushing it down and they do not do anything with it. ]]> 2020-07-16 18:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656285026 Deanna Butler- Burton ISD https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656285466 When students are being creative they use all the tools that they can use. There is more than solution and use.]]> 2020-07-16 18:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656285466 Austin Warnke - Conroe ISD https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656285530 2020-07-16 18:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656285530 Creating smcghee5 https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656286069 I like the way he doing such good thinking while exploring with the toys]]> 2020-07-16 18:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656286069 Ron Clark Academy- Jeannie Robertson, Burton ISD https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656287450 I visted Ron Clark Academy 2 years ago. Ron Clark is amazing and the school, classrooms, teachers, and students exemplify creativity and critical thinking!!! Amazing!]]> 2020-07-16 19:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656287450 Cardboard Challenge lbell34 https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656287451 Allowing students total free range to accomplish a given task. Here they had to create a playable arcade style game. Students have the first part of the day to build and create and the second part of the day to play the games! ]]> 2020-07-16 19:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656287451 Jonathan Meurin Somerville ISD https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656287614 Creativity in classroom

]]> 2020-07-16 19:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656287614 Magnolia ISD- Nicole Hatley nhatley https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656288188 We did science fair and the students came up with their projects. This picture makes me think of one of my students.]]> 2020-07-16 19:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656288188 Creative Classroom https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656288354 Greg Moore Somerville ISD
students learning through group problem solving and cooperation]]> 2020-07-16 19:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656288354 Creative Classroom sjohnson177 https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656288671 STEM and STEAM, cross curricular]]> 2020-07-16 19:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656288671 Creativity in Elementary library lsears3 https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656288784 This shows a library where students are show creativity with Legos and they are using them in many ways. They are able to express themselves. ]]> 2020-07-16 19:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656288784 BRAZOS ISD Zeina Eze https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656289163 students original work displayed (this is not from my class). We did this project in my classroom but couldn't upload for some reason!

]]> 2020-07-16 19:04:01 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656289163 Navasota ISD Cullen McCloud https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656290556 Once students think outside of the box the possibilities are endless!]]> 2020-07-16 19:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656290556 Creativity in the classroom-Annie Mendieta https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656290594 When I think of creativity in the classroom I think students are thinking this way when it comes to assignments.]]> 2020-07-16 19:06:16 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656290594 Pam Roecker https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656290782 Creativity in a Classroom
We have our students create animal Habitats and then we display them in the classroom]]> 2020-07-16 19:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656290782 Brianna Jackson SomervilleISD https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656291527 In physics we create roller coasters to learn about kinetic and potential energy]]> 2020-07-16 19:07:44 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656291527 Navasota ISD Haylee Brewer https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656294451 Creativity with "trash" objects.]]> 2020-07-16 19:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656294451 Anderson-Shiro - Crystal Sechelski https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656301529 Adding critical thinking and creative thinking is another piece to the puzzle! ]]> 2020-07-16 19:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656301529 mdean72 https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656302374 2020-07-16 19:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656302374 Lauren Carlisle https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656302767 *This is not my picture* I have done this activity many times and the kids LOVE using their creative minds to build something for the gingerbread man to get away from the fox. Each STEM station has different materials to use to accomplish this. I am always surprised by how creative they are... more than I could be in that activity! ]]> 2020-07-16 19:23:49 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656302767 mdean72 https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656303745 2020-07-16 19:25:04 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656303745 South Park yourself! sabell9 https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656307008 Although we cannot watch the show, South Park characters are a lot of fun for my class to create. We study that style of character development in Animation class.I then ask the students to create a character of themselves as a South Park character. We then add them to an animation that we create in class. The students really enjoy the activity. Below is an example of one of my students work. ]]> 2020-07-16 19:29:55 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656307008 Kristine Schock- Burton ISD https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656307258 I presented this STEM challenge in my kindergarten classroom this past year. They were creative, worked together to solve problems and share ideas. It was a favorite! ]]> 2020-07-16 19:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656307258 Creativity haley_lawson2020 https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656307300 This is my idea of creativity! Students are creating their own game boards in summer school. I think this is a great way to allow students to express themselves. While it is also easy to incorporate any of the content areas. Not only do students get to be creative, but they can share their creations with peers as they play each others games. ]]> 2020-07-16 19:30:26 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656307300 Tyler Behrens- Magnolia ISD https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656307357 I use this image for a free write. I like to see what kids think is going on. I have used this image for kids to write captions when teaching purpose of text features. I have seen kids say this is a kid getting into paint and in trouble, one said it was a marble masterpiece.

]]> 2020-07-16 19:30:31 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656307357 Creativity in the Classroom https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656307772 Thinking outside of the box. Offering opportunities for students to work on projects, or develop solution to problems. ]]> 2020-07-16 19:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656307772 STEM CHALLENGE cfoley14 https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656308179 Bird Wing ADAPTATIONS Challenge we did in my 5th grade classroom.

Your challenge is to design a bird that will soar in our wind tube! The bird that soars in the tube for the longest period of time will be the winner! Scan the following QR codes to research bird wing adaptations. Record what you learn in your ISN! You’ll be using what you learn to help you design your bird wing prototype! When you finish grab an index card and explain how your research shaped your design. What have you learned about bird adaptations?

]]> 2020-07-16 19:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656308179 aramirez186 https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656308636 Calvert ISD - Andrea Ramirez: This was a couple of my own students. They wanted to see how high they could build their tower, and eventually made it into a structure that they could use as a ‘house’. Originally they were using the builder’s guide, but quickly threw it to the side so that they could do it their own way. Quite a few times, they took parts down and started over. ]]> 2020-07-16 19:32:28 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656308636 Rachel Church - Brenham ISD https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656310076 Here are some of my students using Ozobots where they draw and code a pattern for the "robot" to follow. They have a code sheet to follow so that they know what combination of red and green boxes and circles to draw. They started out in small groups and then the entire class put their papers in any order to create a large track for multiple Ozobots to move on.]]> 2020-07-16 19:34:27 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656310076 Using Creativity and Critical Thinking to Solve Problems debrabrowningmarinelli https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656315911 Present a common problem then give each team 3 different common items they can use to design an approach to solve the problem.

This is similiar to how 3M created the infamous Sticky Notes that we all know and love! (smiles)]]> 2020-07-16 19:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656315911 Magnolia ISD, Sara Caballero https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656316533 I love Makerspaces and I think at least every school should have one. A Makerspace is the epitome of a creative, innovative, engineering, and critical thinking space for all students regardless of ability. ]]> 2020-07-16 19:44:20 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656316533 Creativity in the Classroom https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656318203 Charissa Habersang- Crockett ISD: Give students a unique way to show you their understanding.]]> 2020-07-16 19:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656318203 Creativity in the classroom mramirez158 https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656322852 Brain bins are a great way for them to create anything they want. It helps them also with essential skills. ]]> 2020-07-16 19:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656322852 Sarah Isbell-Shepherd ISD https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656324821 This shows two girls finding alternate uses for a water bottle by making what looks like a misting fan.]]> 2020-07-16 19:57:28 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656324821 Creativity in the Classroom https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656327680 Michelle Applegate - Caldwell ISD

This is a photo of a makerspace, an area when students can go to build/create/develop ideas. In this picture, you see students working on different projects. The girl on the computer might be researching before she begins or she might be reading directions to the others. The two children in the middle are working collaboratively. The boy on the right looks like he is working on his own project, but he could be building another part to the whole group's project. This is an excellent example of how children can develop their creative thinking.]]> 2020-07-16 20:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656327680 LaKeisha Williams - Brenham ISD https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656327762 Maker Space
Here is an example of a maker space project where students had to use everyday items and create a form of transportation. This is where creative and critical thinking compliment each other. ]]> 2020-07-16 20:02:07 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656327762 Creativity Popsicle Stick Bomb https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656335460 Thanks to my eldest. These are Popsicle stick bombs. Thanks to her I find these sticks all over the house and continuously bombarded by these sticks. It does give idea to how I can use these in the classroom. ]]> 2020-07-16 20:14:47 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656335460 Creativity in the Classroom. srichard26 https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656348347 I use legos in my classroom. This is such a great way for students to explore creative thinking! Plus, you can incorporate the legos in almost every subject to teach meaningful lessons.

]]> 2020-07-16 20:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656348347 Clover Cochran: Enlarging a sculpture uses creativity and critical thinking. https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656353131 2020-07-16 20:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656353131 Creativity in the Classroom https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656381923 Arissa Enloe-Shepherd ISD]]> 2020-07-16 21:31:32 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656381923 Building a Spaghetti Bridge - Tammy Oldham https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656416705 Which shapes produce the strongest bridges?]]> 2020-07-16 22:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656416705 Inferencing with Fun Activities https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656418921 Potter- Trinity ISD
Who Kidnapped the Principal project.

If you google the project, you will find numerous versions of this project. I usually modify it to fit my kids. I get the principal and other staff in on it. I create a crime scene and the kids have to analyze the scene and figure out what happened. Then they have to figure out how to rescue the principal. Our favorite part is when the kids then create their own kidnapping and crime. They have to work in small groups to figure out who was kidnapped, why, and create a detailed crime scene that will help us solve the crime without make it too easy. ]]> 2020-07-16 22:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656418921 Creativity & Critical Thinking in the Classroom - Diane Wied https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656459139 This was an activity for my science class. Where they had to using everyday materials (recycle, reuse) to create a marble coaster that would allow their marble to roll the greatest distance after exiting their track. They had to have a least one uphill portion to their coaster after their downhill run. It could not be just straight down.]]> 2020-07-17 00:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656459139 Creativity and Critical Thinking in the Classroom - Shelby Spicer https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656475120 Critical Thinking and Creativity.
Giving you something and figuring out how to make it better/more productive/more efficient!]]> 2020-07-17 00:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656475120 Creativity https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656538046 I chose this pic]]> 2020-07-17 02:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656538046 Creativity in life kvilloutreix https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656539300 I chose this picture because it shows just how creative people can be. The child drew pictures and created a model. If given the opportunity, students can achieve greatness. Children could be assigned to create a photo or photo booth. They could be as creative as they want and they could share it with their peers. I love images like these because it shows you just how creative kids can be.

]]> 2020-07-17 02:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656539300 Critical Thinking- Kelley Tagudin https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656542941 Create a tic-tac-toe board with pictures of a related topic. Students must choose a connection between 3 that are in a row and describe why those three are related.]]> 2020-07-17 02:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656542941 Creativity and Critical Thinking - Maker's Space rmaier5 https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656583362 I absolutely LOVE Maker's Space. It uses STEM problems and allows the students to find the solution out of a list of materials. ]]> 2020-07-17 03:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/msaphos1/pu7bu05a9g48mow0/wish/656583362