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Articles that help teachers and leaders implement effective reading instruction, data-based decision making, and MTSS with confidence.

Elementary students reading together during small-group literacy instruction.

August 15, 2026 Foundational Skills

Phonological and Phonemic Awareness: A Strand 1 Small-Group Lesson Plan

Christopher Parker, Ph.D.

See how phonological and phonemic awareness fit into a Strand 1 small-group reading routine, why the opening minutes matter, and how to structure a focused 15-20 minute lesson for beginning readers.