Implementation of YouFly Foundations: Day One Steps

Webinar Overview

• Webinar Series: Focus on YouFly Foundations implementation.
  • Current session: Day One implementation steps (1-5).
  • Recording available on YouFly YouTube channel.

Logistics

• Manual Orders: Contact Ventress Learning for order queries.
• Questions: Use Q&A function during the webinar.
• Presenters: Dr. Holly Lane and Dr. Valentina Contest.

Lesson Implementation

• Scope and Sequence: Continuous from kindergarten to second grade.
• Lesson Structure: Suggested sequences for each grade.
  • Kindergarten: Getting ready lessons for sound wall and alphabet knowledge.
  • Older Students: Lessons introduce letters but not for mastery.

Preparation

• Classroom Routines: Establish routines and material management early.
• Instructional Routines: Predictable routines help students focus on content.
• Time Management: Follow recommended time for each lesson step.

Lesson Tools and Resources

• Materials: Manipulative letters, writing surfaces, and utensils required.
• Foundation Toolbox: Access additional resources and lesson slides.
• Lesson Slides: Available in PowerPoint and Google Slides format.

Day One Core Lesson Steps (1-5)

1. Phonemic Awareness Drill

   • Exercise: Blending and segmenting phonemes.
   • Purpose: Warm-up for decoding (reading) and encoding (spelling).
   • Video Example: Demonstrates student engagement.

2. Visual Drill

   • Activity: Students say the grapheme and its sound.
   • Purpose: Build automaticity with grapheme-phoneme correspondences.
   • Video Example: Teacher facilitates choral responses.

3. Auditory Drill

   • Activity: Students write graphemes that correspond to given phonemes.
   • Purpose: Reinforce phoneme-grapheme correspondences.
   • Video Example: Demonstrates correction procedures.

4. Blending Drill

   • Tool: Use YouFly Blending Board App.
   • Activity: Students segment and blend sounds to read words.
   • Purpose: Develop decoding automaticity.
   • Video Example: Teacher manipulating app tiles.

5. New Concept Introduction

   • Focus: Explicitly teach new grapheme-phoneme correspondence.
   • Include: Explanation of concept, articulatory gestures, and reading/spelling practice.
   • Recommended Teacher Language: Provided for clarity.

Expectations and Questions

• First Graders: Assess and start at the appropriate lesson level.
• Proficiency: Expect proficient readers after completing lessons through second grade.

Closing Remarks

• Further Support: Join Facebook community for questions and resource sharing.
• Upcoming Webinar: Day Two steps (6-8) will be covered on Wednesday.