Favorite Teacher Resources
The voluminous research on the subject of phonological and phonemic awareness has created a new genre of teacher resources. The professional publications listed below are my "Top 10 Favorite Resources" for exploring the topic of Phonological and Phonemic Awareness.
Adams, M.J., Foorman, B.R., Lundberg, I., & Beeler, T. (1998). Phonemic awareness in young children: A classroom curriculum. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company.
Armbuster, B.B., Lehr, F., & Osborn, J. (2000). Put reading first: The research building blocks for teaching children to read. Jessup, MD: National Institute for Literacy.
Blevins, W. (1997). Phonemic awareness activities for early reading success. New York, NY: Scholastic Professional Books.
Blevins, W. (1998). Phonemic awareness songs and rhymes. New York, NY: Scholastic Professional Books.
Burns, M.S., Griffin, P., & Snow, C. (Eds). (1999). Starting out right: A guide to promoting children's reading success. National Academy Press.
Cunningham, J.W., Cunningham, P.M., Hoffman, J.V., & Yopp, H.K. (1998). Phonemic awareness and the teaching of reading: A position paper from the board of directors of the International Reading Association. Newark, DE: International Reading Association.
Ericson, L. & Juliebo, M.F. (1998). The phonological awareness handbook for kindergarten and primary teachers. Newark, DE: International Reading Association.
Mielenz, C. (1988). Enhancing the literacy development of your preschoolers and kindergartners. Bellevue, WA: Bureau of Education and Research.
Snow, C.E., Burns, S., & Griffin, P. (Eds.). (1998). Preventing reading difficulties in young children. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.
Yopp, H.K. & Yopp, R.H. (2000). Supporting phonemic awareness development in the classroom. The Reading Teacher,54 (2), 130-143.