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Resources

Balmuth, M. (1982). The roots of phonics. New York: Teachers College Press.

Patton, S.J. (1989). Alphabetic: A history of our alphabet. Tucson, AZ: Zephyr Press.

Links

Between the Lions
This site provides activities for teachers and parents that support early literacy.

Big Ideas in Beginning Reading
This site provides information about assessment and instruction.

Dynamic Indicators of Basic Language Skills (DIBELS)
Downloadable screenings and progress monitors for Grades K–3 are found on this site.

Early Literacy
Activities for developing important early literacy skills are found on this site.

Florida Center for Reading Research
This web site has information about assessment and reading research.