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.
Iris – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Shanee – East Muskingum Local Schools (verified owner) –
I really like the ideas for the books and the follow-up activities.
Amanda – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I love the idea of literature in all content. I enjoyed hearing the different ideas for each book as well as the differentiation for the grade levels.
Lilly – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Clemencia – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informational, I really enjoyed it.
Brandie – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked the use of books to extend our thinking.
Elizabeth – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I loved that I got to be introduced to books from a different perspective. I liked that I can target books not only for reading instruction but for mindset, social emotional and other content areas.
Alejandra – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I loved it! I plan to order the titles used in this presentation to add them to our library collection. The titles are so versatile and can be used for different lessons throughout the year.
Olivia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Herlinda – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
I will enjoyed this session, therefore 5 stars to the presenters.