A viral Reddit thread shows teachers are pushing back against the anti-memorization movement — and what it means for how we teach spelling.
What is spaced repetition? A research-backed guide for teachers and parents: how it works, why it beats cramming, the forgetting curve and spacing effect, and how to use it for spelling.
What is UFLI Foundations? A plain-English guide to the University of Florida Literacy Institute program, its scope and sequence, and UFLI word lists for spelling practice.
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.
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-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.
Understand the link between spelling, spelling tests, and the Science of Reading. Learn how systematic spelling instruction boosts reading and literacy skills.
