Fundations

a place for sharing information, research, and implementation tips concerning the Fundations program
 * Fundations Tips**

Fundations is a multisensory language program that provides children of varying learning abilities a foundation for reading and spelling. Each level of Fundations presents skills through direct, explicit and systematic instruction. The program places an emphasis on phonemic awareness, phonics and study of word structure. Instruction in the areas of vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension is also provided. Some highlights of Fundations instruction include: //Skills are taught explicitly and systematically.// //Teachers model with “Echo” the owl puppet directing students to repeat sounds, words, and sentences.// //Multiple opportunities for practicing reading and spelling of isolated sounds, words, sentences, and stories.// A report from the Florida Center for Reading Research summarizes the program and shares research information concerning its effectiveness as a strategy for reading instruction for beginning and early readers. http://www.fcrr.org/fcrrreports/PDF/Fundations_Report.pdf
 * What is Fundations?**
 * Instruction is cumulative and scaffolds presented skills.**
 * Frequent assessments monitor student learning and skill mastery.**
 * A focus on building fluency through the reading of real words, nonsense words, and stories.**
 * Fundations Around the Web:**

Skills covered in Fundations - Grade 1 http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/bowen/pages/classroom_projects/first_grade2003/pages/fundations.htm including Fundations Trick Words - Grade 1 http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/bowen/pages/classroom_projects/first_grade2003/pages/trick_words.htm

Phonology and Sound Structure in the Fundations program a pdf version of a powerpoint presentation overviewing instruction with the Fundations program http://www.pattan.k12.pa.us/files/AYP/FUNinfo.pdf

Just the basics on multi-sensory language approaches to reading instruction form the International Dyslexia Association http://www.interdys.org/fact%20sheets/MSMethods%20FS%20N.pdf