At-Home Practices

Here are some fun ideas for using pop its to make writing practice more engaging and effective: Activity 1: Spell It, Write It, Pop It 1. Say the Word: Choose a word for your child to spell, such as "kite." 2. Write the Word: Have your child write the word "kite" on a piece of paper. 3. Pop the Letters: After writing the word, your child can use the pop it to pop the bubbles corresponding to each letter in the word "kite." This helps reinforce the spelling and engages multipl

Finding the right books for a child reading below grade level can be challenging. Children might struggle to connect with characters in books that feel too young, and the content may not be engaging. That's where high-lo (high-interest, low-readability) readers come in. These books are designed to capture the interest of older readers while being accessible to their reading level. Benefits of High-Lo Readers Engaging Content: High-lo readers are crafted to be exciting and rel

University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) UFLI Summary After more than two years of development and pilot testing, we are excited to introduce you to UFLI Foundations. This explicit and systematic program teaches students the foundational skills necessary for proficient reading. It follows a carefully developed  scope and sequence  designed to ensure that students systematically acquire each skill needed and learn to apply each skill with automaticity and confidence. Th