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.
Michelle – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
It had some good resources and ideas.
Roxanne – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Very good and helpful
Mindy – RIESEL ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting!
Diana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great Course with many different skills that can be taught through literature.
Jordan – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I like how these courses are very easy to navigate. I also really like the different strategies and activities the course provided.
Beverly – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
This course is great to get your creative juices flowing for children’s literature!
Cecily – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
very informal and helpful.
Noemi – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
ty
Nora – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
This was very creative.
Clemencia M. – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Unrelevant for 5th. Grade level.