UFLI Foundations is a step-by-step, research-based phonics program that I use to teach children how to read and spell.

What UFLI Means for Your Child

• Focuses on sounds: Instead of forcing kids to memorize whole words, UFLI teaches them how individual sounds connect to letters.

• Builds step-by-step: Lessons move in a clear order from simple sounds to complex spelling patterns.

• Creates automaticity: The goal is to help your child read words smoothly and naturally without needing to sound out every single letter. [1, 2]

How to Support UFLI at Home

• Practice blending: Have your child say the sound for each letter (like d-i-sh) and then blend the sounds together to read the whole word (dish).

• Practice spelling: Say a word aloud, have your child break it down into separate sounds, and write down the corresponding letters.

• Explore official tools: You can find free parent guides, printable alphabet tiles, and digital resources directly through the UFLI Foundations Home Support page