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Welcome to Learning Takes Root! I believe that real learning doesn't just happen — it takes root. It grows, deepens, and lasts. That's the heart behind every resource I create. At Learning Takes Root, you'll find thoughtfully designed, standards-aligned materials built for educators who hold high expectations for their students. Whether you're teaching the littlest learners or guiding older students through complex concepts, my resources are crafted to meet rigorous academic standards without sacrificing engagement. I know your time is precious. Every product in this store is classroom-ready, clearly organized, and designed to actually work — so you can spend less time prepping and more time doing what you do best: teaching. Here's what you can expect when you shop with me: *Standards-aligned resources across multiple grade levels *Rigorous content that challenges students and supports mastery *Clean, teacher-friendly formatting that's easy to implement *Materials that grow with your students — because deep learning is the goal Whether you're building foundational skills or pushing students toward higher-order thinking, you'll find resources here that plant the seeds for lasting academic success. Thank you for stopping by — I'm so glad you're here. Let's grow something great together.
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Preview of UFLI Aligned MEGA Bundle - 10 Helpful Resources to Print and Go

UFLI Aligned MEGA Bundle - 10 Helpful Resources to Print and Go

Everything you need to teach, organize, review, and send home UFLI phonics — in one complete, print-and-go bundle. 10 resources covering all 128 UFLI Foundations lessons, built from the ground up to match the scope and sequence, the heart word coding, and the structured literacy approach that makes UFLI so effective. What's included... 📖 Decodable Stories — Lessons 1–128 128 original decodable stories — one per lesson — with 8 decodable sentences, heart words in red, a comprehension question,
Preview of UFLI Aligned Flashcards with Spelling Pattern and Heart Words for Lessons 1-128

UFLI Aligned Flashcards with Spelling Pattern and Heart Words for Lessons 1-128

The fastest five minutes of your literacy block just got better. These UFLI-aligned flashcards put the exact phonics words and heart words from every lesson right in your students' hands — ready to cut, practice, and master. No prep. No searching. Just fluency practice that actually matches what you taught today. What's included... 94 ready-to-print pages — one per lesson from 35 to 128 — each featuring: 10 phonics word cards auto-sized so every word fills the card clearlyHeart word cards for th
Preview of UFLI Aligned Decodable Passages with Spelling & Heart Words Lessons 1-128

UFLI Aligned Decodable Passages with Spelling & Heart Words Lessons 1-128

You have found the "holy grail" of decodable reading practice that actually matches your UFLI lessons. 128 ready-to-go student pages, one for every lesson in the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence, from the very first letter sounds all the way to complex suffixes and spelling rules. ✦ The problem it solves... You follow UFLI faithfully — but finding reading practice that's truly aligned to each week's exact phonics skill and heart words? That's the gap. This resource fills it completely. Every
Preview of Heart Words Aligned to UFLI Lessons 35-120 with Sentences on the Back

Heart Words Aligned to UFLI Lessons 35-120 with Sentences on the Back

📝 Description Finally — UFLI-aligned heart word flashcards that go beyond just the word.If you teach using UFLI Foundations, you know heart words need more than repetition. Students need to understand the irregular parts, connect the word to its sounds, and see it used in context. These double-sided flashcards do all three — and they're the only set that includes the UFLI lesson number on every single card. What Makes These Different?✅ 100% aligned to UFLI Foundations — only permanently irr
Preview of Heart Word Bingo and Flashcards-UFLI Aligned-Science of Reading

Heart Word Bingo and Flashcards-UFLI Aligned-Science of Reading

This UFLI-aligned BINGO set turns irregular word review into the most anticipated activity of the week. All 90 permanently irregular heart words from the UFLI Foundations scope and sequence, packed into one ready-to-print bundle. What's included 30 unique BINGO game boards — no two are the same1 caller master list with all 90 words, checkboxes, and lesson numbers — so you always know what you've called90 heart word flashcards with small red hearts above the specific irregular letters — exactly a
Preview of UFLI Aligned Domino Game Lessons 35 & 36...Phonics Skills & Heart Words

UFLI Aligned Domino Game Lessons 35 & 36...Phonics Skills & Heart Words

Your students are going to BEG to play this game — and they won't even realize they're practicing phonics! 🎉 This print-and-play Word & Picture Domino Game is designed to review the short a phonics words and heart words from UFLI Foundations Lesson 35 & 36. Students match pictures to words to build a chain — just like dominoes — making it the perfect low-prep center, early finisher activity, or small group review game. ⭐ WHY TEACHERS LOVE IT... ✔ Zero prep once printed — just cut and lami
Preview of UFLI Aligned Home Practice Letters for Lessons 35-128

UFLI Aligned Home Practice Letters for Lessons 35-128

What if parents actually knew how to help their child practice phonics at home...and had fun doing it? These UFLI-aligned parent letters make it happen. One page per lesson, ready to print and send home, with great ways to support their reader. What's included... 94 parent-friendly letters — one for every lesson from 35 to 128 — each featuring: A warm, fun greeting that changes every week to keep it freshAll 10 phonics spelling pattern words for that lesson, large and easy to readHeart words wit
Preview of UFLI Aligned Picture Word Flashcards for Lessons 1–128

UFLI Aligned Picture Word Flashcards for Lessons 1–128

Phonics words kids can SEE — and then read. These UFLI picture flashcards pair every phonics word with a colorful picture so students can connect the spelling pattern to something real. Flash them during warm-up. Use them in centers. Send them home for extra practice. With 678 cards covering Lessons 1 through 128, you have a picture card for every phonics skill you teach all year long. What's included... 678 picture word cards — Lessons 1 through 128Each card shows a colorful picture, the word i
Preview of Keep at Home Labels (Avery 5160)

Keep at Home Labels (Avery 5160)

Using the Avery 5160 label template, print 30 colorful labels to add to student folders for home-school connection.
Preview of Return to School Labels (Avery 5160)

Return to School Labels (Avery 5160)

Using the Avery 5160 label template, print 30 colorful labels to add to student folders for home-school connection.
Preview of Pumpkin or Jack-o-Lantern Family Project for October (Editable)

Pumpkin or Jack-o-Lantern Family Project for October (Editable)

Include your families in this wonderful pumpkin or jack-o-lantern project!
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Welcome to Learning Takes Root! I believe that real learning doesn't just happen — it takes root. It grows, deepens, and lasts. That's the heart behind every resource I create. At Learning Takes Root, you'll find thoughtfully designed, standards-aligned materials built for educators who hold high expectations for their students. Whether you're teaching the littlest learners or guiding older students through complex concepts, my resources are crafted to meet rigorous academic standards without sacrificing engagement. I know your time is precious. Every product in this store is classroom-ready, clearly organized, and designed to actually work — so you can spend less time prepping and more time doing what you do best: teaching. Here's what you can expect when you shop with me: *Standards-aligned resources across multiple grade levels *Rigorous content that challenges students and supports mastery *Clean, teacher-friendly formatting that's easy to implement *Materials that grow with your students — because deep learning is the goal Whether you're building foundational skills or pushing students toward higher-order thinking, you'll find resources here that plant the seeds for lasting academic success. Thank you for stopping by — I'm so glad you're here. Let's grow something great together.

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I have been married to my wonderful husband for 21 years. Together, we have three great kids, two Boston Terrier dogs, and a black cat named Luna.