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Welcome to Natalie’s nook

I’m Natalie, an enthusiastic educator with a passion for creating engaging and effective Science of Reading resources.

Helping children unlock the transformative power of reading is one of the greatest joys of my work!

I believe that learning is most effective when it’s active, engaging, and meaningful. My resources are crafted to help educators create dynamic classroom experiences that empower students to explore, discover, and connect with the world around them.

I’m Natalie, your go-to teacher for Science of Reading resources.

My name is Natalie, and I am the face behind “Natalie’s Nook.” I bring over 30 years of teaching experience to my work as an educator and resource creator. Throughout my career, I have been driven by a passion for developing hands-on, engaging resources that make learning exciting, meaningful, and accessible for all students.

Throughout my career, I’ve focused on designing materials that bring lessons to life. I believe that learning is most effective when it’s active, engaging, and meaningful. My resources are crafted to help educators create dynamic classroom experiences that empower students to explore, discover, and connect with the world around them.

When I’m not teaching or creating resources, you can find me painting with my daughter, cycling, or sitting in the sun with a good book. These interests often spark new ideas that I incorporate into my work to keep it fresh and relatable.

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Happy Teachers

ufli foundations aligned decode and color activity

I teach Tier 3 reading support and have students in upper elementary grades who need at-home practice with each concept. Having this resource as a part of that rotation keeps homework engaging. They love it!

Diane M.

Elementary Teacher

ufli foundations aligned decode and color bundle

This is one of my favourite resources that I’ve purchased so far. I LOVE that Canadian spelling is included and that it aligns with UFLI. I found my Kindergarteners were more successful when I taught how to do the pages in small groups, and then they kept up with it all year as we moved through UFLI lessons! Several of those students told me this was their favourite literacy centre activity in Kindergarten.

Rebekah U.

Kindergarten Teacher

UFLI FOUNDATIONs aligned Sentence scramble

This is an easy to use, ready to go resource. I love that there are already differentiated versions for different students needs and that cut and paste is involved as an added fine motor practice. Great resource!

Jennifer M.

Elementary Teacher