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A positive relationship exists between sensitivity to rhythm and progress in reading.
Working memory and rapid progress: from phonics to comprehension
By: Dr Marion Long Published on: 19/04/2025Over the past 12 years, I’ve spent time in schools listening closely to pupils, collecting data, and noticing the quiet patterns that shape progress. This post reveals the trends that emerged over this time.
Reciting poetry: The role of rhythm in grammatical structure
By: Dr Marion Long Published on: 01/03/2025Have you ever wondered about the relationship between poetry and music? People often ask me why reciting poetry seems to help children, particularly those finding aspects of reading fluency and comprehension somewhat challenging.
Rapid progress: From phonemes to comprehension
By: Dr Marion Long Published on: 01/03/2025There are many challenges facing schools today, and yet, the work gets done and children are educated because the values of our education system are upheld by the extraordinary professionals who dedicate their lives to teaching.
Ears, eyes & voices: Rhythm in early reading development
By: Dr Marion Long Published on: 27/02/2025Early reading depends on efficient coordination between the ear and the eye for strong associations between letters and their sounds. Voices matter too, as poor oral language skills are a strong predictor of slower progress in literacy.
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How rhythm defines phonemic awareness
“It’s only an hour that they have with your 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.”
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