Getting Started with UFLI Foundations:

1. Order your manual. If you have any questions about ordering or shipping, please email the publisher:  info@ventrislearning.com
2. Make sure you have enough materials for each student to have:

1. A set of manipulative letters (usually magnetic letters and a board)
2. A writing surface and utensils (usually a dry erase board and marker)

3. While you are waiting for your manual and materials to arrive:

1. Watch the Implementation Webinar Series to learn how to use the program
2. Join the Facebook Community to ask questions and share ideas
3. Explore the Toolbox to find all the free resources to accompany the program

1. Take a look at the Scope & Sequence
2. View a Sample Lesson

4. Download the FREE resources

1. Implementation Support Guide
2. Printable Resources

1. Sound Wall Cards
2. Heart Word Cards
3. Grapheme Cards
4. Word Work Mat
5. Alphabet Tiles & Mat

3. Home Support Guide

5. Bookmark the Blending Board App

1. Watch the tutorial

6. Bookmark the Virtual Word Work Mat

1. Beginner
2. Intermediate

7. Check out the UFLI Game Generator

4. Once your manual arrives, you can prepare to teach a lesson:

1. Start by actually reading the introductory sections of the manual.  There is very important information in there!
2. You’ll want to start with the Getting Ready lessons to introduce the Sound Wall and, if needed, basic letter formation strokes. You can abbreviate these lessons if your students are ready. This is also when you’ll want to establish routines for materials and transitions with your students.
3. Next, find your starting place for the core lessons in the scope and sequence (pages 40-43).
4. Find your lesson in the Lesson Resources section of the Toolbox, and download the materials you'll need:

1. Lesson Slide Deck
2. Decodable Passage
3. Home Practice Sheet
4. Roll & Read

5. Read over the lesson plan, especially Step 5: New Concept Introduction, and preview the alignment of the lesson slide deck to the components in the lesson plan
6. Organize your materials
7. Start teaching!

Remember to come visit the UFLI Facebook community if you have any questions!