Science of Reading

Rote Memorization Is Making a Comeback. Teachers Say It's About Time.

A viral Reddit thread shows teachers are pushing back against the anti-memorization movement — and what it means for how we teach spelling.

Spaced Repetition: The Science-Backed Strategy That Helps Students Actually Remember What They Learn

A deep, research-backed guide to spaced repetition for K-8 teachers, reading specialists, and parents. Covers the forgetting curve, the spacing effect, how it works in practice, the domains where it has been proven effective, and the tools that put it to work.

UFLI Heart Words: What They Are, Examples by Lesson, and How to Teach Them

A teacher's guide to UFLI heart words — the high-frequency words with tricky spellings that students need to learn by heart. Includes a complete list organized by lesson, classroom activities, and common mistakes to avoid.

UFLI Spelling Practice: Word Lists & Tools for Teachers

UFLI is a structured literacy approach from the University of Florida. Learn how Spelling Test Buddy supports UFLI word lists and phonics instruction.

UFLI Scope and Sequence: A Teacher's Guide to the Lesson Progression

A practical guide to the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence. Understand the phonics lesson progression across all 128 lessons, from CVC words through advanced multisyllabic patterns.

UFLI Word Lists by Lesson: Spelling Words Aligned to UFLI Foundations

UFLI-aligned spelling word lists organized by lesson and phonics pattern. Use these word lists for spelling practice, tests, and activities that match the UFLI Foundations progression.

How does Science of Reading interact with spelling and spelling tests?

Understand the link between spelling, spelling tests, and the Science of Reading. Learn how systematic spelling instruction boosts reading and literacy skills.