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Beyond phonics: Why rhythm may be the missing piece in reading development

Beyond phonics: Why rhythm may be the missing piece in reading development

Beyond phonics: Why rhythm may be the missing piece in reading developmentDr Marion Long
Published on: 22/03/2026

Some children receive strong phonics teaching but still don’t read fluently. Research shows the missing link may be in auditory processing. Discover how rhythm-based intervention builds the bridge to fluency.

Phonemic Awareness
If they know the sounds, why doesn't their reading flow?

If they know the sounds, why doesn't their reading flow?

If they know the sounds, why doesn't their reading flow?Dr Marion Long
Published on: 16/03/2026

Children who know their sounds but don’t read fluently need more than phonics. Rhythm-based learning bridges the gap between decoding and fluency.

Reading Fluency
Building inclusive schools: How rhythm-based learning strengthens reading fluency and belonging.

Building inclusive schools: How rhythm-based learning strengthens reading fluency and belonging.

Building inclusive schools: How rhythm-based learning strengthens reading fluency and belonging.Dr Marion Long
Published on: 03/11/2025

Discover how rhythm-based learning can strengthen reading fluency, regulation and belonging in inclusive schools, making the curriculum accessible to all.

Reading Fluency
Rhythm and Reading: Strengthening Executive Functions and Fluency in Every Classroom

Rhythm and Reading: Strengthening Executive Functions and Fluency in Every Classroom

Rhythm and Reading: Strengthening Executive Functions and Fluency in Every ClassroomDr Marion Long
Published on: 13/10/2025

Discover how rhythm strengthens reading fluency, executive functions, and phonemic awareness. Learn why rhythm-based CPD helps teachers support inclusion and confidence through previously researched professional learning.

Reading 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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