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Thinking Beyond the Classroom
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Facilitator: Tracy Marshall, M.Ed. Gifted Ed, Retired DPISD Gifted Specialist
My name is Tracy Marshall. I am a newly retired teacher of 28 years from Deer Park ISD where I was the Gifted Specialist, teaching and assessing students in kindergarten through 5th grade. Five years ago, we moved to Beach City where my children and grandchildren also live. I am excited to offer classes in this area and become more involved with the community.
In the gifted program, we focus on critical thinking, creativity, logic, and reasoning. I have witnessed the growth in childrenās thinking skills when focusing on these areas and would love to continue to teach the fun activities that strengthen these skills.
I started a chess club consisting of 100 students at the elementary campus 10 years ago. Each year my students competed in regional tournaments. Seeing childrenās spatial reasoning and critical thinking develop through a fun game has been rewarding. The popularity of chess is on the rise!
I received my B.S in Elementary Education from The University of Houston; my Masters in Gifted Education and M.Ed. Texas State Certification in Administration/Principalship from The University of St. Thomas.
I look forward to working with your child!For more information, contact: [email protected], 713.822.6997
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Beginning Chess Camp
Chess Camp:
Beginning Chess
June 3-6 OR July 29-August 1
9:30a-11:30aCost: $100 Per Participant
$20 Discount for siblingsBeginning Chess players entering grades 3 -6 will be introduced to the games of chess. By the end of the week, the students will understand the moves, begin using chess strategies, and play games against other kids.
Chess is a game of strategy. Research shows playing chess can actually change the areas of the brain that focus on problem solving and recognition. If you like games that involve patience, perseverance, and attention to detail, Chess Camp may be the place for you!
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Intermediate Chess Camp
Chess Camp:
Intermediate Chess
June 3-6 OR July 29-August 1
12:30p-2:30pCost: $100 Per Participant
$20 Discount for siblingsIntermediate Chess is for players entering grades 3-6 who know the basics of chess and have played before. We will examine strategies, work on chess puzzles and games, and have time for 1 or 2 games against opponents each day.
Chess is a game of strategy. Research shows playing chess can actually change the areas of the brain that focus on problem solving and recognition. If you like games that involve patience, perseverance, and attention to detail, Chess Camp may be the place for you!
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Creativity and Logic Camp:
July 15-18
12:30p-2:30p
Cost: $100 Per Participant
$20 Discount for siblingsDoes your child have a creative brain? Kids could change the world with their creativity!
Engaging hands -on activities to teach kids to think on their feet. Brainstorming, patterns, codes, analogies, ciphers, logic grids, problem solving, Rubikās Cubesā¦we will do it all!
Ending with a building challenge to bring it all together.
Fun experiences with creativity, spatial reasoning and logic puzzles teach kids how to think!