[Kat's Mom]

Hi, LaVerne,

During my master's, the only resource book that I actually have used beyond the grad class and in the classroom is Words Their Way. I do not know if you're already familiar with it, but it helps you guage what level your readers are at phonetically and also then provides a plethora of games/strategies/activities (color coded for each stage in the book) for each level. I think this book is a must have for the elem. teacher and will help you lots. Maybe a Title I teacher or someone in your building may already have it for you to borrow? It also has great spelling inventories, word lists, etc. in it.