This webinar will give an overview of UFLI: the rationale, scope and sequence, manual, and online resources.  It also looks at some suggestions for assessment to help teachers plan a starting point in the programme.

UFLI Foundations Phonics programme is suitable for Junior Infants to 2nd Class.  It contains 128 units, with easy-to-follow lesson plans. Lessons take approximately 30 minutes, each consisting of systematic review and explicit teaching and practice of new concepts.  Free companion lesson resources are available online, including powerpoint presentations, games, and decodable texts.

Bio: Deirdre O’Toole is a Primary Teacher and is currently studying for her PhD in Literacy Education. She is passionate about early literacy, child-led play and making the classroom a fun place for the children to learn. Deirdre runs the Instagram page ‘Playful Classroom’. Deirdre has no affiliation with UFLI.