Phonemic Awareness: Ready-to-Use Lessons, Activities, and Games - Softcover

Victoria Groves Scott has been working in the field of special education for over twenty years. She is currently the director of assessment for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) and professor of special education. Prior to her appointment at SIUE in 2001, Scott was chair of the Department of Special Education at the Associated Colleges of Central Kansas. Although she is a professor by trade, she remains a teacher by heart. Scott received the Teaching Excellence Award from SIUE in 2006 and the 2006 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. She was chosen by her peers as the Kansas Council for Exceptional Children Outstanding Special Education Teacher of the Year for 1998, and was also awarded the Council for Exceptional Children Federation Award in 1999. She has conducted research in the areas of phonemic awareness, reading instruction, assistive technology, and assessment. Scott has published two additional peer-reviewed textbooks: Practical Cases in Special Education for all Educators (Houghton Mifflin) and Cases in Special Education Assessment (Allyn and Bacon). She received her doctorate in special education from the University of Kansas in 1995.

“This book is a must in any early childhood classroom. The lessons are concisely written and easy to implement. The activities and games are so creative, exciting, and fun that any child would be eager to participate. I cannot wait to use these in my classroom!” (Sonia Trehan Kelly, Director 2008-12-16)

"Teachers need to understand how phonemic awareness develops over time, especially in young students, so that they can sequence and pace their lessons appropriately. The author provides many useful lists of tasks that teachers can practice with and reflect on." (Marta Ann Gardner, Literacy Coach 2008-12-16)

“The lessons are presented in such a clear, concise manner that they′re appealing to read. I do not need to wade through a ton of verbiage to get to the meat of the activities.” (Carol Peterson, Second-Grade Teacher 2009-01-09)

"Scott understands the importance of phonemic awareness in reading and spelling. Her book is based on research, comes from direct experience with teaching students, and gives practical lessons that can be adpated for many age groups." (Jill A. Brown, Special Education Co-Chairperson, Modified Language Arts Instructor 2009-01-14)

"Research has proven the importance of phonemic awareness skills in children′s reading. This book will guide you to success from one skill to the next. It is written with teacher application in mind and is based on a solid foundation of research and real practice in the classroom. Scott′s book is packed with stimulating games, activities, and ready-to-use lessons on every page." (Mary Ellen Wade, Special Education Teacher 2009-01-21)

"Phonemic awareness is the base for establishing a child’s literacy development. This teacher-friendly book is a wonderful guide: children learn while having fun! It’s a must-have for a beginning teacher!" (Jamie Tillotson, Special Education Teacher 2009-01-27)