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.
Bree – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This is a great resources sharing rich literature and strategies to use in the classroom to facilitate creativity and higher levels of learning.
elsie – Springfield City School District (verified owner) –
I think this course is very helpful to all teachers.
MARIA B – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
For Creativity and Imagination, these books were very interesting to hear in the discussions and how to use them.
Daisy – MANOR ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the pace of the course and how I was able to answer reflective questions throughout the slides.
Molly – NEW BREMEN LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great book suggestions and activities to engage you minds and encourage creativity.
Elba – MANOR ISD (verified owner) –
This was a good course. Great ideas on how to utilize literature in the classroom. Enjoyed it.
Rosario – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
It had some interesting activities to try.
Kayla – Pilot (verified owner) –
Loved this course! Great book recommendations paired with creative lessons!
Alma – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It is definitely one of the most interesting trainings I have attended/completed. Ms. Bryant and Ms. Murphey presented interesting and useful information. I love the way how they paired each book with a specific teaching purpose/objective.
Ginger – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas to use in class with incorporating literature with students.