More Than 100 Brain-Friendly Tools and Strategies for Literacy Instruction

By: Kathy Perez

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Hardcover | 29 April 2008

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136 Pages

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27.94 x 21.59 x 0.97

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"This is a fabulous book! Hundreds of activities that can be implemented at no cost. Buy it, use it, and allow the genius of Kathy Perez to rub off on you."
-Harry K. Wong, Author
The First Days of School

Boost literacy achievement with these practical, brain-compatible strategies!

Activating prior knowledge, differentiating instruction, and creating interactive opportunities-these are key practices that optimize learning, according to brain research. This essential guide translates cutting-edge research into ready-to-use tactics to promote literacy development in your classroom.

Internationally recognized educator Kathy Perez offers a definitive collection of more than 100 field-tested strategies that can be implemented easily and immediately for maximum results at any grade level. The activities and tools provide strong building blocks for creating a dynamic, brain-friendly environment where teachers and students thrive. The book offers a flexible framework, step-by-step guidance, and key features such as:

Approaches to motivate students with hands-on learning
Specific techniques for differentiation and utilizing multiple intelligences
Tactics to strengthen reading comprehension and the meaning-making process
Pre-reading strategies, standards-based activities, planning templates, reproducibles, and other resources to boost student achievement

More Than 100 Brain-Friendly Tools and Strategies for Literacy empowers teachers, literacy coaches, and reading specialists with proven tools to cultivate active learning.

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"This is a fabulous book! Hundreds of activities that can be implemented at no cost. Buy it, use it, and allow the genius of Kathy Perez to rub off on you." -- Harry K. Wong, Author "This is a helpful, user-friendly book of easy-to-implement reading strategies. The coverage and length are appropriate for the busy classroom teacher." -- Mary Amato, Literacy Coach "The book is well-organized and covers important components for reading. This is a major contribution to the recent literature on reading and brain-based teaching." -- Marilee Sprenger, Educational Consultant "This book belongs on the desk of every teacher who wants to engage and excite students in brain based learning. Kathy Perez is the ultimate cheerleader for teachers and she gives teachers over 100 easy to use tools to help students succeed." -- Lori Oczkus, National Literacy Consultant and Author "What a great resource! Clear, concise, and current, Perez's book makes effective literacy instruction a reality for teachers everywhere." -- Rick Morris, Educator "These strategies will provide teachers, literacy coaches, and reading specialists not only with theory but proven tools that work, making for an important classroom pick." -- The Bookwatch, July 2008

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