The aim of the study is to investigate the methods for literacy learning that teachers in grade 1 work with and how the teachers individualize their teaching to suit the pupils. The methods for literacy learning examined in the study are the phonic method, the whole-word method and “learning on the basis of speech” (LTG). To arrive at results, two group interviews and an individual interview were conducted. The interview responses show that the participating teachers and the authors cited in the study agree in their view of literacy learning and individualization, such as advocating a combination of methods to achieve good results in teaching.