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.
Estella – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I likes all the literacy books shown in this course.
Adriana – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Erika – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
This is a great course that provides children’s literature and how to effectively use it in the classroom.
Amanda – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner) –
Easy to use and plan for using in the classroom.
elaine – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner) –
I love the literature examples and the way it was presented.
Lindsey – NEDERLAND ISD (verified owner) –
They provided many useful ideas that are easy to do in real classrooms.
Jassmine – CRESTVIEW LOCAL – VAN WERT COUNTY (verified owner) –
This course is not what I thought it was going to be about. I love children’s literature, but I thought the title “Creation Stations” was more about creating stations where students were engaged.
Antoinette – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
This course was great. I loved that we were given book titles with actual activities to do with the books.
Cynthia – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of helpful literature to use in your classroom.
Beatriz – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course to encourage students to use their imaginations and increase their high order thinking skills.