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.
Olga – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
I loved all the activities and ideas with each of the books. I will definitely try them out in my classroom.
Sarah – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
Fantastic ideas! Great literature resources.
Karen – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
I love the books shared here. There were some great ideas here that i will be able to take back and use in my classroom
Edith – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It’s very good. They give great ideas and activities.
Wendy – HOLLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas!
Mariella – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
This is a great course that offers examples of authentic literature that can be applied to student learning. The activities provided are excellent methods for students to make connections and apply what they have learned.
Mindy – HOLLAND ISD (verified owner) –
This course sparks new ideas on how to allow students to express themselves through literature.
Johana – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Love the literature/books they provided in the training.
Jennifer – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
I loved the ideas shared in this course. Great literature choices with lesson ideas for each.
Maria – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
I thought that the use of literature was very helpful in helping students understand about being different.