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

Reading Comprehension, Executive Functions, and Rhythm-Based Learning: A New Frontier in Literacy

Dr Marion Long

Published on: 17/08/2025

Explore how executive functions and rhythm-based learning can transform reading comprehension outcomes in schools. Evidence-based strategies for policymakers and teachers

Executive FunctionsReading comprehension

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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