THE RHYTHM FOR READING ONLINE CPD BLOG

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

The rhythm of rest: How seasonal light shapes attention, learning and well-being

Dr Marion Long

Published on: 15/12/2025

How seasonal light and natural rhythms shape attention, learning and wellbeing. A cognitive science perspective on rest, rhythm and executive function in education.

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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