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.
Diana – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
This is the perfect course for K-1 teachers to utilize the activities for all their students.
Blanca – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
I loved it!
Allison – River View Local Schools (verified owner) –
Informatice
Stacey – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Great course with lots of wonderful ideas!
Kathleen – ARANSAS PASS ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked the connection of literacy to GT enrichment activities. Loved the stories and activities that were chosen. Easily implemented in a classroom.
Tracy – CLEBURNE ISD (verified owner) –
Great examples of how to use literature in your lessons and to really get students thinking and creating new things.
Julie – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
It’s helpful to be given specific titles and activities.
Gissele – EVERMAN ISD (verified owner) –
Wonderful examples, and resources to use.
Jessica – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
Great ideas! really enjoyed this one.
Kristen – Prince George County Public Schools (verified owner) –
I thought that this course was amazing and I love when I get lesson ideas to take back and use in my classroom!