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.
Deanna – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
I love literature, and I love the idea of connecting activities to the book.
Ana Lorelly – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Even though this was geared for elementary and I teach middle school, I think using children’s book is very relevant at any grade level.
DeeAnna – NEDERLAND ISD (verified owner) –
This was amazing – great stories and ideas for the elementary classroom!
Amy – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I liked that they gave us ideas on how to use the literature along with ideas in the classroom to help our students.
Joann – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
Wonderful way of incorporating children’s literature in the classroom for different settings. The activities that were used to go along with the books were also very good for engaging students.
Karina – GALENA PARK ISD (verified owner) –
It has many details that help in a classroom and you can implement them right away.
PATRICIA – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I like the pacing, the examples provided, the the feedback requested after a topic was presented.
Raelynn – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
It was good
Leticia – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
The course is wonderful.
Katie – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner) –
love the book selections and LOVE the activity ideas