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.
Elia – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Excellent activities for literature.
Stephanie – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
It was good but as a science teacher, I would like to see more examples to use in my class, this was more geared towards 3rd-6th grade.
Amy – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great resources!
Susana – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas in using literature.
Nora – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent ideas on how to implement literature in your daily lessons.
Ida – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
This course gave book titles and activities to do with students. Great!!
Jana – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Loved all the ideas that I can use right away. Not a lot of time involved in creating the activities, just gathering books, paper, etc. Can be used with students of all levels.
VERONICA T – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This course shows examples of books that can be used in the classroom to develop many skills such as creativity, divergent thinking,individuality and imagination. Great course!
Elena – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course with great ideas of activities we can do with books we already have in our classroom.
Maria – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
This course is very interesting. The thinking and strategies presented today will benefit my students greatly. I will enjoy reading these books to the students and implementing the strategies I have learned today.