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.
Jennifer – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas for literature and critical thinking!
Maricela – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
I really liked the ideas they had for using literature to get the children to think creatively.
Melissa – RIDGEDALE LOCAL (verified owner) –
So many great, accessible books and fantastic, creative follow-up activities in this session. Excellent resource.
Marisela – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This is an excellent course to learn about different children’s literature.
Sandra – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very insightful and interesting.
CARMEN – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
A lot of good literature and strategies.
Jeannie – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Love all the ideas and suggestions. Very informative.
Maria – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Good ideas.
Elizabeth – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course.
Melissa – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
GREAT! I can use so much of this back in the classroom