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

Rhythm, Attention and Belonging: Why Timing Matters More Than Effort in Learning

Dr Marion Long

Published on: 25/01/2026

Rhythm, attention and belonging shape how learning unfolds. Explore why timing matters more than effort for focus, fluency and engagement in classrooms.

Executive Functions

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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