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.
Magdalen – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
This was most helpful because it gave several examples of not only books one could use, but creative ideas that went along with the books. As i was listening, I was brainstorming other books I’ve read or have in my class library that I could also use.
Sherri – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
I loved all of the ideas for utilizing children’s literature in the classroom.
Brandon – Bedford City School District (verified owner) –
The book titles is for elementary school primarily.
Karen – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
This was great
Tanya – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
I like the creative activities and story suggestions in this class
Elizabeth – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the ideas in this training.
Denise – Coshocton City Schools (verified owner) –
This course had a lot of good ideas for having students respond to literature.
Stephanie – Ashtabula Area City Schools (verified owner) –
There are a lot of great ideas in this course. I would highly recommend.
LaChelle – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
I thought this was great. I loved all the practical examples that could be incorporated right away.
Tiye – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked this course because of the literature that was shared and the creative ideas and activities that you can do with your class.