Routines for Differentiating Phonics Instruction with Wiley Blevins
Podcast:Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ® | Science of Reading for Teachers Published On: Fri Sep 11 2026 Description: Episode 260In this episode, Wiley Blevins shares practical strategies for differentiating phonics instruction in both whole group and small group settings. We explore high impact routines, effective use of decodable texts, and how to meet diverse student needs efficiently.Wiley walks us through how to design routines that are expansive enough to serve everyone in whole group, while using small group for the high-intensity, targeted practice that takes kids further faster. Differentiation does not have to happen only in small group. It can live right inside the phonics routines you are already using every day. ResourcesDifferentiating Phonics Instruction for Maximum Impact by Wiley Blevins Looking for more literacy support and resources? Explore all of our podcast episodes, free listening guides, and classroom tools at literacypodcast.com.Interested in bringing Melissa & Lori Love Literacy to your school or event? Email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org.