Wilson Fundations is a research based phonological/phonemic awareness program designed for use in kindergarten through third grade general education classrooms. The program is based upon the principles of the Wilson Reading System. Fundations does not replace core literacy curriculum. It provides research proven strategies that complement the core curriculum and federal standards as well as meets the needs of all children.
Is Fundation aligned with Common Core Standards?
Fundations provides specific, measureable learning objectives that are aligned with the common core state standards for English Language Arts and Literacy for grades K-5.
How will I know is my students are responding to the Fundations program?
Fundation provides teachers with a progress monitoring tool which is designed to compare the skills taught to what students actually know.
Are there online resources and support available for teachers implementing Fundations?
Fundations provides online resources and support to teachers through the use of its Prevention Learning Community tool. Resources and support include lesson plan builders, progress monitoring tools, printable materials, monthly tips and tricks, a discussion board and ongoing updates to the program.
What does FUNdations look like in a Kindergarten classroom?
Kinder teachers should select a 30 minute time slot with their daily language arts schedule block to implement Fundations Kindergarten Curriculum. Fundation lessons focus on print knowledge, alphabetic principle, phonological/phonemic awareness, decoding skills, vocabulary building, fluency and speaking. The teacher should model and allow student to practice critical thinking, speaking, and listening skills during storytime activities.
References:
Lukens, J. (Producer). (2009). Fundations [youtube]. Available from http://www.youtube.com/watch?y=eY4ucerN5GY
Wilson Fundation Owl [Photograph]. (2013). Retrieved June 21, 2013, from: www.fundations.com
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