UFLI Foundations is a structured, research-based early literacy program developed by the University of Florida Literacy Institute. It provides explicit instruction in foundational reading skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, word recognition, and early spelling. The program follows a clear scope and sequence, introducing letter-sound relationships and gradually building toward blending, segmenting, and decoding words. Lessons include visual, auditory, and kinesthetic components to support a range of learning styles.
The Smekens Comprehension Playbook, created by Smekens Education Solutions, is a collection of research-based strategies designed to teach young learners how to think about and understand texts. It focuses on key comprehension skills such as retelling, identifying important details, making predictions, and understanding story structure. The playbook provides a framework for introducing these skills through modeling, guided practice, and interactive learning experiences.
FLAME Math is a hands-on early math curriculum created by a teacher, for teachers. It is designed to build foundational math skills through engaging, developmentally appropriate activities. The curriculum covers number sense, counting, basic operations, shapes, patterns, and problem-solving. Lessons often incorporate games, manipulatives, and visual models to help children develop a concrete understanding of mathematical concepts.
Second Step is a widely used social-emotional learning program developed by the Committee for Children. It teaches core skills such as emotional recognition, self-regulation, empathy, friendship skills, and problem-solving. The program includes structured lessons with stories, visuals, and guided discussions that help children practice recognizing feelings, managing emotions, and interacting positively with others.