Discover Intensive Phonics is a proven foundation for mainstream K-3 classrooms. The multi-sensory, explicit phonics instruction reaches all students and learning styles. It is a perfect supplement to core/basal reading programs and provides the hands-on systematic approach that so many students need for reading success. It is not just an alphabet soup of sounds; it is an effective reading system. Discover Intensive Phonics is used as a supplement to core reading programs, providing explicit, systematic phonics instruction. This multi-sensory and sequential approach has been researched and has been proven to be the most effective type of phonics instruction. This approach is effective for all students by appealing to all learning styles. Discover Intensive Phonics works to prevent struggling students from entering Tiers II or III of intervention. Direct assessments are frequently used to identify proficiency levels and to continuously monitor progress.