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.
Ashley – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the class a lot and I love seeing new books to share with my class.
Angela – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative and beneficial for academic learning, as well as social emotional learning.
Elizabeth – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
Love all the different books and ideas to go with them.
Rebecca – BETHEL LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course gave a lot of fun books that offer creative and divergent thinking in the classroom.
Maria – SAN PERLITA ISD (verified owner) –
I thought the PD was wonderful and to the point. The ideas were great and can be used with GT as well as regular students.
Juana – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
Use read alouds to teach mini lessons.
Norma – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
This is a good training to adapt to any grade level .
Jennifer – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Great examples with current books that I can go back and use in my classroom now!
Jeanne – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked how we can use children’s literature to teach an array of topics. I also appreciated how this can be applied to Kindergarten -5th grade.
Kay – Coshocton City Schools (verified owner) –
I liked that this course can be for young learners as well as students in upper grades.