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.
Natalie – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
I came away with some great ideas for some book titles that I was already familiar with.
Leticia – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome ideas!!!
Marie – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
I loved it!
It had great ideas on how to take instruction of children’s books to the next level in order for students to see life in different perpectives and to promote creative thinking.
Julissa – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
It is alright.
Mireya – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
I really like the different ways literacy is incorporated!
Tabitha – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Candi – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
This books give some neat ideas for using children’s literature in creative ways in your classroom.
Ashley – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great content!
Kathy – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I love children’s literature, so this gave me even more ideas to use these wonderful books to help my students learn and grow!!
Susan – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Will be using these books in the classroom. Wonderful ideas!