THE RHYTHM FOR READING ONLINE CPD BLOG

A positive relationship exists between sensitivity to rhythm & progress in reading.

From Playground to Page: The rhythm of play.

Dr Marion Long

Published on: 26/07/2026

Long before children learn to read, rhythm shows up in how they play. What clapping games, ball games and songs reveal about reading readiness.

Reading Fluency

Summer Reading: What children really read in the holidays and how to get to know your new class as readers

Dr Marion Long

Published on: 19/07/2026

What children read in the summer holidays (unobserved and unmeasured) reveals more than any score. Plus a free Summer Reading Quiz for your new class.

Reading Fluency

Before the Year 8 Reading Assessment Arrives: What We're Seeing in KS3

Dr Marion Long

Published on: 12/07/2026

Reading fluency isn't just speed. Discover the invisible barriers behind Year 7 & 8 reading gaps, and a rhythm-based way to close them.

Reading Fluency

Rhythm Blocks: The gap between effortful reading and reading well

Dr Marion Long

Published on: 05/07/2026

Some children decode every word and still can’t read for meaning. A rhythm block is the hidden barrier, with five visible signs, Addressing a rhythm block is a gentler way to close the gap.

Phonemic AwarenessReading Fluency

How rhythm defines

phonemic awareness

“It’s only an hour that they have with you over the time that you come in over the six weeks and for it to be able to make, for a lot of them, up to a year’s difference in their reading ability is quite amazing really.” Year 3 teacher

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