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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.