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. Part 1 gives 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. Part 2 is a detailed walkthrough of a sample lesson using the accompanying powerpoint. Various resources for word work are explored. Part 3 looks at the online resources available to use with the programme: the Sound Wall, decodable passages, and games. How to monitor progress and provide small group support are explored, along with ideas for home-school links.

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• Monday 12th January 2026 - Part 1 (Overview of UFLI)
• Monday 19th January 2026 - Part 2 (Sample Lesson)
• Monday 26th January 2026 - Part 3 (Online Resources)

Bio - Deirdre O’Toole is a primary school teacher from Co. Meath. She has a keen interest in early literacy and is currently studying for her PhD in the area. She runs the Instagram page ‘Playful Classroom’ and the Facebook group, ‘Science of Reading Discussion for Irish Teachers’. Deirdre was the winner of the ‘Science of Reading Teacher of the Year 2023’ award by Nessy Learning. Deirdre has no affiliation with UFLI.

Learning Outcomes:

• Participants will be able to describe the structure and key components of the UFLI Foundations phonics programme, including its systematic and explicit approach to teaching phonics across Junior Infants to 2nd Class, and identify how it aligns with the Primary Language Curriculum Reading Learning Outcomes 4 & 5. 
• Participants will be able to plan and deliver phonics lessons using the UFLI Foundations framework, incorporating systematic review, explicit instruction, and practice of new concepts. They will demonstrate familiarity with lesson pacing and use of programme materials such as decodable texts, games, and PowerPoint resources.
• Participants will be able to use assessment data and observation to identify pupils’ phonological and phonics learning needs and plan targeted small-group or individual support. They will demonstrate how to adapt UFLI Foundations lessons and resources to reinforce specific skills and ensure all learners make steady progress in early reading development.

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