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.
Martha – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner) –
Loved how the presenters shared various titles of literature and broke it down into categories of thinking or creating.
Lizet – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
All the activities presented in this course are age appropriate for elementary students.
vidalina – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very beneficial!
Lisa – River View Local Schools (verified owner) –
The course was very easy to follow and understand. Many ideas were offered for all grade levels.
Marta – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This presentation offered practical and feasable strategies that can be implemented in my classroom.
Frances – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This course provided great ideas that allow students to be more expressive. I love reading and it included many books that I have used as read a louds for my students.
Grace – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course helps educators be able to find literature that will help students connect their emotions and be able to express their thoughts and share their ideas in an artistic and creative way.
Julia – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
It was very interresting.
Gwendolyn – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This course has you thinking of different questioning and ideas to use children’s literature, especially for their emotional and social needs.
Elsa Belinda – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Outstanding course!