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.
Tamara – BEEVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great and I loved seeing some books I didn’t know about
Michelle – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Loved, loved this course! It provided me with great books and activities that I can incorporate in my classroom!
Jody – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Love the literature suggestions
Elizabeth – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas!
Linda – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful information that can be used immediately in my classroom.
Carlos – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) (verified owner) –
I liked how they tied children’s literature and strategies for students to be critical thinkers.
Amy – NEWARK CITY (verified owner) –
It flowed well.
CLAUDIA – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Kary – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Great idea of using children’s literature to teach different Teks.
Loved the listing of books.
Rebecca – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I misunderstood the title. I thought this would be more about independent centers to develop creativity.