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.
Lorri – Private Pay (verified owner) –
This course will provide new teachers with suggestions of books to have in the classroom. It will also provide suggested activities to accompany the works. This course also shows how these specific books relate to the specific needs of gifted students.
Natasha – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
Love the specific books/ideas shared.
linda – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of ideas for books and activities
Stacy – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
This is a great course with wonderful ideas for children’s literature.
Kyoko – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
I love the actual books they introduced to us. It’s very useful information.
Rebekah – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas!
Kinnison – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Specific ideas and tools to take directly to your classroom
Lou Ann – Private Pay (verified owner) –
Great ideas!!!
Tony – FAIRBANKS LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course gives examples of a variety of children’s books that can be used to teach creativity!
Darby – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
The books and suggestions were great, but best for a teacher who is just starting out