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) –
Great ideas that you can take and use in your classroom right now! Great books recommendations and activities to go along with the books!
Maria – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
I think this course was valuable. I enjoyed it. I love the ideas you presented. I love the ideas of perspective. I have always taught this idea using The Three Little Pigs and The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! by Jon Scieszka I now have other ways to teach perspective.
Marissa – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Enjoyed hearing about children’s books I wasn’t familiar with and the variety of ideas of how to use them
Jennifer – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I am a lover of children’s books, so this course is right up my alley.
Liliana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Amazing Course!
Kelsey – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
I loved all of the book suggestions from real teachers. Thank you!
Brenda – Region 17 ESC (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed seeing all the different books they used to teach different aspects of the GT mind set.
Rebecca – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Great course with excellent ideas that can be taken back to the classroom!
Jamie – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
This course was GREAT! I learned some many great ideas. I am excited to look at some of my favorite picture books and see how I can incorporate STEAM activities with them.
Lori – Region 17 (verified owner) –
Excellent use of children’s literature.