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One Size Doesn’t Fit All:
Making the Case for Differentiated Small-Group Reading Instruction

This interactive session for K–2 teachers highlights the transformative power of differentiated small-group instruction in helping young children master foundational reading skills. While whole-class instruction builds essential literacy foundations, targeted small-group instruction is proven to address individual needs and accelerate growth effectively.

Participants will:

• Discuss the impact of small-group instruction and how intentional, differentiated support empowers students to build reading skills at their own pace.

• Watch and evaluate small-group lessons to identify strategies that engage students, boost confidence, and guide progress from decoding to fluent reading.

• Review examples of texts that support early readers as they transition to independent reading, focusing on how various text types strengthen foundational skills.

Teachers will leave this session with a deeper understanding of why “one size doesn’t fit all” in literacy instruction and practical strategies for implementing differentiated small-group instruction to meet the unique needs of every reader.