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.
Lela – SOUTH POINT LOCAL (verified owner) –
Oh my gosh, I’ve been teaching 33 years, and I was excited to see several books previewed and activities for each book suggestions.
Jennifer – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
I love the literature provided in this course and the encouragement to use more children’s stories in the classroom to encourage creativity.
Jan – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
Literature is a wonderful way to teach many skills or introduce a skill.
Norma – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
very interesting.. helpful
Cathy – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
This course was awesome with a ton of amazing activities i can use in the classroom.
Melinda – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
I loved the literature…I had never heard of some of the books.
Olivia – NORWALK CITY (verified owner) –
This was nice. I liked the book ideas. I would like to see more of this.
Janeth – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas on use of literature.
Lyvia – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
I loved all these creative ways to connect children to the literature they read.
Paige – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course! I was taking notes the entire time and felt inspired to make my lessons more creativity centered