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.
Micaela – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course, especially for reading teachers or teachers who have morning meetings for social and emotional discussions or lessons.
Kim – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
I have some of the books discussed here and now I have some lesson ideas to go with them.
Zulema – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the strategies mentioned and the book examples.
Lori – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This course gives excellent ideas that can easily be incorporated for use in the classroom. Several children’s books are introduced with activities and discussion questions/activity ideas are given as well.
Jackie – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I think this course was great and very informative.
Leighann – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Love this and all of the ideas! This is the way I would love to teach everything in the curriculum!
Ashley – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I loved the ideas and examples. I feel the presenters had great ideas they have used in their own classrooms!
Kelly – NORDONIA HILLS CITY (verified owner) –
Super ideas
Clair – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
I loved this course and the ideas given!
Jurae – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Great books, I have some books to buy over the summer.