The National Reading Panel (2000) made it clear: Systematic, explicit phonics instruction significantly improves reading outcomes, and small-group delivery can be one of the most effective ways to make that happen. Small groups allow you to target the precise skills students need, respond in real time to their progress, and accelerate growth.

But in real classrooms, small-group phonics can also be the most challenging part of the literacy block.

Multiple groups. Multiple skill levels. Limited minutes.