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.
Cory – FAIRBANKS LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great course to get you thinking about new and deeper uses for your read aloud library!
Stephen – FAIRBANKS LOCAL (verified owner) –
Lots of great examples of using children’s literature in the classroom.
Lorissa – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great use of literature to engage young minds!
Dee Dee – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
More ideas for older levels
Cynthia – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
I would highly recommend it.
Gloria – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Love the fact that we can complete these at our own pace.
Kirsten – Morgan Local Schools (verified owner) –
Great ideas and real examples in an elementary classroom.
Mary – HALLETTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great examples! Will definitely utilize several of these in my classroom instruction this year!
Karen – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
This was a nice course on the use of literature in the classroom.
Jessica – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great activities