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.
Laura – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
This was a good course to get ideas flowing with the students. I like how the books were different and I was able to learn about some new books.
Rocio – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
very fun and valuable information
Lauren – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
It was great! Gave excellent examples of children’s literature to use in the classroom and for activities to help promote student engagement
Nydia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It was more elementary, but still useful.
Nicole – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
Great children’s literature that can be adapted into many lessons to reach all students.
Marcia – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas and wonderful suggestions for read alouds.
Adelia – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Really enjoyed the course. It was fun and has great strategies.
colette – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Many great books were introduced today. The activities can be used throughout the school year. They can be used for any grade level. Many of the activities are great for small group work.
Elizabeth – MOUNT VERNON ISD (verified owner) –
This course offers wonderful examples of children’s literature to use in engaging ways for GT students.
ZANDRA – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
I like how this course gives a lot of examples of how children can get creative, probem solvers and critical thinkers.