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.
Adrianna – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This is a great way to incorporate students SEL needs into the classroom.
Rocio – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Very useful and interesting!
Diana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Spectacular course, super heplful.
Lisa – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Loved this course! It was very helpful and gave great ideas to easily implement in the classroom.
Gabriela – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I think this course is giving me a lot of ideas and fun activities to improve G.T minds
Kelli – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Fun!
Aileen – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
This workshop helped to learn more creative strategies for literature and how to use picture books for learning.
Diana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Liked the integration of literature to get students thinking critically.
Erika – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Great strategies to use with Children’s Literature!
Anavel – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great book ideas for each skill.