Within the report, the expert panel determined that phonics is indeed an effective solution for improving children's ability to read and write words. Specifically, the report identifies systematic phonics instruction as a substantial and significant strategy for effective reading instruction. Furthermore, it has been established that phonics can be taught effectively to individuals, small groups, and entire classes. The earlier phonics is introduced to students, the more effective it will be. However, phonics is not designed to serve as a definitive answer or total reading program on its own. Consequently, phonics teaching is best implemented as an integrated approach with other forms of teaching, which establishes balanced reading