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.
Erica – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I think this was very informative and provided other ideas that I had not truly thought about using.
Gracie – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It was an interesting course, great ideas using books
Delea – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
I like the books and activities they shared.
Jenny – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I loved this course. Good resources and lessons.
Marina – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Great strategies to implement in our classrooms
Laura – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great book ideas!
Gloria – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great activities for stations.
Nancy – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
good.. was appropriate for my age group
Melissa – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
I love all the literature ideas.
Lynnette – ANTWERP LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great ideas for using children’s literature to teach a variety of skills such as divirgent thinking, creativity, problem solving, etc.