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.
CECILIA – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I loved how the teachers used different titles to introduce and make literature creative for students.
Sandra – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very helpful. I plan to use the literature strategies provided at the resources section.
CLAUDIA Y – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
very informative
CORINA – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This was an excellent PD.
Dawnette – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Helpful in introducing ways to integrate children’s literature in the classroom.
Denise – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I always love good book talks. Especially when they come with suggested activities. Well worth my time!
Lilia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the use of children’s literature to teach children to use their imaginations.
Heather – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I appreciate that there are activities and ideas that can be immediately used in the classroom. They also don’t use completely obscure books. I would like to see some more culturally diverse text included.
Jennifer – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
It was great!
Stacey – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Very effective course!