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.
Erica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I believe that this course was very beneficial in helping open my mind to new ideas.
Amanda – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked the presentation and resources used in this course. A lot of the books discussed in this course I am familiar with and know my students will enjoy reading them to think creatively.
Lori – River View Local Schools (verified owner) –
This was a great reminder of books to use for social/emotion learning,creativity, and several other areas of learning.
Margaret – River View Local Schools (verified owner) –
This course shares lots of good books to use in helping students with acceptance and individuality, problem solving and looking at things from a different perspective.
Maria – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Helpful for bringing in problem solving and creativity.
Amy – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
The ideas in this course will work with your entire classroom of children, and I appreciate that.
Deedy – Private Pay (verified owner) –
This was awesome! So many different ways to utilize good literature to teach kids.
Amanda – GOOSE CREEK CISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed hearing different ways that others use literature.
Sonya – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Loved all of the books and response ideas.
Robin – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Wonderful book ideas.