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.
Tamara – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
It was very helpful with sharing ideas on how to use children’s literaure in the classroom.
Brenda – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I loved all the books they presented. I had not heard of all of them. Using literature across the curriculum and with that social emotional component is so very important.
Calvin – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this because it was definitely a great springboard of ideas that I can use in my classroom. It was simple and practical.
Brianna – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
Gave actul books to read with students.
Diana – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Great books for creative learning
MARIANA – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This course offered excellent examples of how to incorporate children’s literature to lessons that promote out of the box thinking.
Christine – HERTFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Yes, this has been my favorite course!
john – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This presentation was very interesting and helpful for classroom teachers.
Desiree – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
This course offers strategies that are beneficial for primary students.
Ana – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great activities using children’s lit.