Description
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.
Selina – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
This course introduced me to many new books that I haven’t heard of. I wrote some down!
Virginia – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
This course has good examples
Betty – EULA ISD (verified owner) –
Very Informative
Molly – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Loved getting ideas for great books to read with my students.
Roberta – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas that can be used with all students in the classroom.
Bailey – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
This course is great! It gave so many great books that can help get students thinking critically and creatively. I cannot wait to do this in my classroom this year!
Lesa – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of different ideas using a variety of books.
Jill – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
Great books. Great ideas on implementing literature in the class.
Belinda – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed all of the strategies/ideas presented! Primary grade levels would definitely benefit from this presentation.
Stephanie – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Love the activities and the variety of books.