UFLI Foundations | Flying Through Phoni

Science of Reading I ULFI Tips & Tricks I UFLI Foundations I Decoding I Spelling I Small Group Intervention I Literacy Games & Centers I Fluency I Assessment I Vocabulary Support I End-of-Year I Summer I Placement

Phonics strategies, resources, & inspiration, always aligned to the Science of Reading

If you’re an elementary teacher looking for practical, low-prep ideas, you’re in the right place! Here you’ll find real phonics strategies for the UFLI classroom — from a teacher who’s been in it.

How to Use the UFLI Foundations Intervention Placement Test

UFLI Foundations Intervention Placement Assessment

You know I’m all about using research-backed methods to help kids build strong, lasting reading skills. 🚀 That’s why I’m thrilled to talk about a brand new resource that's going to make a real difference for many of you: the UFLI Foundations Intervention Placement Test. 🤩

UFLI Tips and Tricks

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The Ultimate UFLI CLASSROOM CHECKLIST

Are you preparing your classroom for UFLI Foundations this school year? ❤️Check out the ULITMATE Getting Ready for UFLI Checklist! Whether you're new to the Science of Reading or looking to refresh your routines, this UFLI-aligned back-to-school checklist will help you confidently set up your phonics block, organize your materials, and get your students ready to read. Tell me where to send the PDF Checklist! What Is UFLI Foundations? UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Insti

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UFLI-Aligned Report Card Comments

Copy & Paste these GLOW/GROW UFLI-aligned report card comments!

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Where Do We Start? A Guide to UFLI Placement

A new school year means a familiar question: where do I actually start my students in the UFLI Scope and Sequence? For a long time, the answer from the UFLI team was to reach for the CORE Phonics Survey. But in July 2025, they released something better — a placement test built specifically for intervention. 🎉 In this post I'll walk you through exactly what the UFLI Intervention Placement Test is, how to give it, and how to use it to get your students started in the right pla

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Let me make your phonics block a little lighter

Head over to TPT and grab one of 200+ aligned, no-prep activities for tomorrow’s lesson. Or peek inside the membership for a whole year of seasonal phonics already done for you. 👇

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Hi, I’m Christan!

And I’m the teacher behind Flying Through Phonics.

My first year teaching reading? I was winging it. I had no training, no guidance, and no resources. I found myself scrolling through pages of phonics activities, wondering what’s aligned to the Science of Reading and what’s just fluff. I knew I needed something that aligned with my UFLI scope and sequence, so I could give my students targeted practice that actually matched what they were learning.

So, I started making what I couldn’t find. And as it turned out, other teachers needed these things, too! And Flying Through Phonics was born! Now I build resources that save teachers time and give students the purposeful practice they deserve. 💛

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Free UFLI-Aligned Intervention Lesson: 15+ No-Prep Pages of Small Group Practice for K–2.

Made for K–2 teachers using UFLI! These 15 no-prep pages are your ready-to-teach small group lessons & activities. Phonological awareness, decodable games, fluency, and heart words included.