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.
Jolane – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
Very useful in all levels of elementary learning.
Carissa – MOUNT VERNON ISD (verified owner) –
Love how well they explain the use of books to begin discussions and open ended activities to engage the gifted learner as well as use in a general classroom
Gabriela – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent and full of ideas.
Holly – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Great!
Andrea – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course.
Anne – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
This was a useful course, one that can be easily implemented in the classroom. Books open up opportunities in all areas of life.
Lori – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I loved hearing about new books that I could use with my students and some great ideas for engaging young learners.
Sarah – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I really like the examples of books and activities that were provided. It helped give me a starting point for more activities that foster creativity.
Michelle – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Great course! Loved all the books shown.
Jodi – NEW BREMEN LOCAL (verified owner) –
I love the way the course shows you several books on each concept and how to use them.