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.
Kim – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great course for elementary age!
Jennifer – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great course to reach ALL learner’s creativity! Enjoyed examples I ca take and use in my classroom tomorrow!
Cassandra – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
I love when the presenters have the books with them and can share their ideas. Lots of children’s literature is presented along with ideas for lessons to use with them.
Cindy – NEDERLAND ISD (verified owner) –
This is one of the most beneficial and interesting courses I have taken.
Deborah – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
I love all the great ideas of stories along with the activities that can be used in the classroom. I look forward to trying some out!
Michelle – PIQUA CITY (verified owner) –
Great course to incorporate more literature into your classroom.
Jody – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Loved it! Great list of literature that we an use at any grade level
Leah – Bedford City School District (verified owner) –
Lots of great take aways to apply to the classroom
Kensey – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
Had some good examples
Sarah – SOUTH POINT LOCAL (verified owner) –
It offered a lot of different books and activities that one doesn’t really hear about often.