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

By Katherine D. Perez

"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 learningSpecific techniques for differentiation and utilizing multiple intelligencesTactics 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412926939
• ISBN13: 9781412926935
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Corwin Publishers
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.6" x 10.9"