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.
Monique – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful. They cite different books that we can use to promote creative thinking skills in students.
Sandra – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the many examples provided in the training, along with activities to go with each books.
julie – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course. It gave me many new ideas for problem solving, writing, and drawing.
Monica – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting strategies
Wendi – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Great!
Katelyn – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
This survey provided so many great resources to use in the primary classroom. You will walk away from this PD with ideas and resources that will help you use children’s literature in new and innovative ways within your classroom.
Michele – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
It was good, but it wasn’t what I expected. I was expecting Stations to use in my classroom that encourage creativity, based on the title “Creation Stations.”
Janice – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
Great books presented with examples and activities that were fun, thoughtful and creative.
Nancy – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
Love, love love! Thank you for the great ideas.
Irasema – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Informative and relevant