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.
Sandra – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
great
Amber – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course, I love being reminded how powerful books can be in the classroom and the variety of things you can teach with a book.
Maria Esther – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
I liked this course. I especially liked that there was a myriad of children’s literature that was given as examples to read in the classroom.
Ashleigh – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
This was awesome! I loved the ideas and fast pace. Very applicable to elementary. Love this!
Zante – DUNCANVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I loved all the book ideas and how to use the activities that engage students in life lessons.
Staci – HALLETTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Interested!
Jennifer – CHARDON LOCAL (verified owner) –
This is a great introductory course to children’s literature and how it can be used to enhance student thinking.
Debby – DUNCANVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This was a wonderful workshop – probably the best I have been to in several years. I love the use of hands on activities including art for the students. Fabulous!
Sarah – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
I loved this course. The ladies gave LOTS of examples of books and ways that they use the books with children. I felt like I walked away with so many lesson ideas that I could use.
Alejandra – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great concepts explored and can be taught at any grade level, as well as a lot of inclusion of literature!