This study evaluated the teaching strategies and instructional materials used to develop the reading comprehension of Key Stage 1 learners in District 1-A, Schools Division of Sagay City, in response to the Comprehensive Rapid Reading Assessment tool results presented in EDCOM 2 indicating that 48.37% of learners in Sagay City are struggling readers, which prompted the examination of current practices to determine those most effective in supporting learners’ understanding of text. Utilizing a quantitative research design, the study assessed the implementation of pre-reading, during-reading, and post-reading strategies, alongside the use of printed, visual/graphic, and digital/multimedia resources. Data were collected during the second semester of School Year 2025–2026 via a validated structured questionnaire administered to selected teachers. Descriptive statistics, specifically mean and standard deviation, were employed for data analysis. Findings revealed that teachers habitually employed a wide range of evidence-based strategies across all phases of instruction, resulting in a very high overall level of implementation (M = 4.67, SD = 0.419). Specifically, pre-reading activities such as picture prediction and vocabulary preview (M = 4.72, M=4.66 ), during-reading strategies like questioning and think-alouds (M = 4.75, M=4.63), and post-reading practices including summarizing (M = 4.57) were consistently applied. Furthermore, the results indicated an extensive use of diverse instructional materials, with digital and multimedia resources emerging as the most frequently utilized (M = 4.65), followed by visual/graphic and printed materials (M=4.59). This study highlights a strong integration of technology and multimodal learning approaches. This underscores a robust integration of technology and multimodal learning. The study concludes that a comprehensive, strategy-driven approach significantly enhances reading instruction. Targeted interventions and continuous professional development are recommended to further sustain these high literacy outcomes