UFLI K-2 SMALL GROUP: Empowering Young Readers, One Sound at a Time!
Welcome to Our UFLI Reading Adventure! Empowering Young Readers, One Sound at a Time and unlocking the magic of reading with UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute) Foundations.
What's included
16 live meetings
12 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1-2 hours per week. includedProgress Report
includedClass Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 2
Beginner Level
Lessons follow a eight-step routine: Phonemic Awareness Visual Drill Auditory Drill Blending Drill New Concept Word Work Irregular Words Connected Text UFLI Foundations targets the following foundational reading skills: Phoneme blending and segmentation practice Accuracy and automaticity of grapheme-phoneme correspondences Decoding automaticity of words with previously learned concepts Explicit introduction of new concepts Decoding and encoding practice Reading and spelling irregular words Reading and spelling connected text
Learning Goals
Students will demonstrate foundational reading skills by accurately identifying and naming letters and sounds during an alphabet review, blending and segmenting longer decodable words, and recognizing and applying common digraphs (such as sh, ch, th, wh)
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)16 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Short a
Students will recognize, decode, and spell words containing the short vowel sound /a/ as in "cat" and apply this knowledge to reading and writing simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Short i
Students will recognize, decode, and spell words with the short vowel sound /i/ as in "pig," using CVC word patterns to build fluency in reading and writing. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Short u
Students will recognize, decode, and spell words with the short vowel sound /u/ as in "cup," using CVC word patterns to strengthen foundational reading and spelling skills. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Short e
Students will identify, decode, and spell words containing the short vowel sound /e/ as in "red," using CVC word patterns to develop accuracy and fluency in reading and writing. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
The UFLI program is designed for early and struggling readers, particularly those who benefit from explicit, systematic phonics instruction. It is especially effective for learners with reading difficulties (dyslexia, ELL, ESE, Tier 2/3).
Supply List
whiteboard and dry easer marker encouraged
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2025
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
State of Florida Department of Education: EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION GRADES K-6
ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER
LANGUAGES
READING ENDORSEMENT
Science of Reading Research and Professional Development (40 hours)
Certified and Trained to Implement UFLI FoundationReviews
Live Group Course
$48
weekly2x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
2-8 learners per class
