Reading Fluency and the Whole Child
Dr Marion LongPublished on: 02/08/2026
Old data can't show who a child really is as a reader. Discover how rhythm connects play and comprehension — plus a free Reading Fluency Tracker.
Reading Fluency
THE RHYTHM FOR READING ONLINE CPD BLOG
A positive relationship exists between sensitivity to rhythm & progress in reading.
Dr Marion Long
From Playground to Page: The rhythm of play.
Dr Marion LongPublished 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
Rhythm Blocks: The gap between effortful reading and reading well
Dr Marion LongPublished 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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